In search of some inspiration and because the cafe has the best scones ever, yesterday I went to the Harley Gallery near Worksop to see an exhibition of tapestry by Jilly Edwards. The work is based on journeys through the landscape and consists of panels, strips and pieces that are installed in their own exhibition cases. I like the way that these small samples become focussed and precious.

 Photos by author, tapestries by Jilly Edwards

The thing that struck me most was that she had abstracted the aspects of the landscape that interested her and had used these to create blocks and slashes of colour and texture, sometimes using text, but all evoking and suggesting the subject not merely representing. This is something I am struggling with in my own sketchbook work. Fortunately, Jilly was on hand to answer my questions. I came away from the exhibition, not only inspired but also armed with some helpful advice.