Black Violet

08/09/2026

My week in a nutshell…

Helping andy singleton a little at his new studio in The Art House Wakefield.

Feeling close to tears with exhaustion after visiting Mama.

Spotting these incredible passion flowers in Wakefield.

Starting ADHD titration…

It’s been a mixed bag.

Back teaching this week and the universe has decided to give me razor blade throat pain before I’ve even made it to my first day back.

But the positives are that mum is still recovering well and my medication hasn’t made me grow an extra head or anything - in fact, I’ve even tidied up the garden and put some washing on so it might actually be working.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

This d***y boy has gotten me through a lot recently. We don’t deserve animals this cute ♥️

05/09/2026

Massive thanks to CHANTELLE BLAIR| PMU Artist | Cosmetic Tattooing for sorting out my overplucked 90s eyebrows! Highly recommend Chantelle as she really knows her stuff when it comes to semi-permanent makeup and is the loveliest person to chat to ♥️

05/09/2026

Last week I made friends with a handsome crow whom I shared some almonds with. These little moments in life are what bring me pure joy ♥️

30/08/2026

Mamma bear is out of ICU and now on a medical ward. We’re hoping she’s out of the critical stage and moving into recovery now 🙏🏽 I am so grateful for all the love and support. My mum is a fighter.

My dad went to visit my mum today and I took a much needed day with one of my soul sisters to Salts Mill.

We had crumpets and coffee, got to see some amazing art, jewellery and photography and spent way too long in the gift shops before heading to the river for a glass of fizz.

Additionally - we also got locked into the massive industrial carpark while it was heavily raining and thundering and lightning but as we’re both pretty chill we found it quite funny.

Home now dry and safe with my emotional cup filled up.

Thank you Sarah Cole ♥️

22/08/2026

Waited 4 years for this moment…I’ve been officially diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) with autistic traits (that was a little surprising)….

I have a LOT to process. Decades of feeling like an outsider, struggling with basic life stuff, struggling in schools and most jobs and realising that I’ve probably been masking my whole life - especially in social situations with the use of alcohol.

Too much to process at the moment - it’s validating for sure but I wish this had been spotted when I was a child.

I have no intention of watching the BS Channel 4 “documentary” which claims ADHD is a bit of a myth.

If you had my brain you probably wouldn’t want it!

Anyway…a lot makes sense now. Probably to quite a few people who know me too.

But as I said, a lot to get my head around.

In two months time I start titration for medication - be interesting to see if they help or if they uncover more of my autistic traits!

21/08/2026

Thank you to Abi Robyn Tonge | Tattooer for inking me with the most amazing tattoo and telling me “well done” afterwards for sitting so well (it’s good to be told!) - I will be back for more soon!

My jewellery is available both in store Art & Soul | Handmade Art & Gifts UK Leeds and Beverly (different styles) and online through their website.

Mark Murray - what can I say? This book exceeded expectations and I feel so inspired by all of the imagery and extensive research.

I’ve also managed to spend quality time with andy singleton and his amazing children who make me smile so much, do some creative planning, eat amazing Thai food, visit mamma bear numerous times and keep relatively sane - big win all around.