Learning the ropes: From Paints to Landscapes Ladies and Gentlemen, today’s blog takes us back to the raw bones of skill and structure to the dust, the flame, and the wisdom of the trades that built the world around us as i revist the journey in construction on Watkins Square Cardiff. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that construction isn’t just a job it’s a language of craft, care, and community. It’s not just scaffolding and schedules, it’s the stories behind the walls and the hands that shaped them. I still remember the first time I picked up a paintbrush. Back then, I thought it was about colour just covering the wall. But over time, I learned the truth: painting and decorating is an art form, and preparation is the canvas. I was blessed to be taught by a true master of the craft Mr. Stephen Salway, a painter and decorator whose precision and pride in his work left a mark on me that still carries through today. He didn’t just teach technique; he taught discipline, awareness,