Winter working
With the weather decidedly wintery, and the short daylight hours in Scotland this time of year, any opportunity to get outdoors is very welcome. Sketching is a challenge though, as fingers quickly become too numb to hold a pencil or brush. But there is nothing better than walking on a…
Lockdown
May was a glorious month, weather wise and the start of lockdown. The city of Edinburgh was traffic and people free. A couple of friends and relatives took some photos recording this eerie atmosphere. Since then I intermittently worked on these 5 watercolours since then. Interestingly I was intrigued to…
Art Course
Had a great week at Higham Hall with tutor Robert Dutton. Robert specialises “en pleine air” mixed media landscapes of the more remote bits of the north of England. Fascinating course with lots of tips and insights into loads of materials. A day trip out in the rain failed to…
Pictures on Walls
It’s always a pleasure to visit buyers of my work and see the pieces hanging in their home. I make a joke about I like to warn them so they get get the work down from the attic, but with my good friends Steve and Amanda I even hung the…
Painting out of doors
Thoughts on outdoor painting…
Leith School of Art final show
Very excited to be in this online exhibition with my printmaking buddies!
Artist’s statement: My process
A borders way of life… I am a landscape Artist and Printmaker living in the Scottish Borders. This often-overlooked area is rich, not only visually, but also in its history, its people and its folklore. I have explored the region by cycling and walking. I can draw many parallels and…