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I suppose that lockdown has made us all embrace technology a little more hasn’t it? I know that I had been thinking of creating films of my painting process for a while now in order to help my students understand the techniques and materials that I use. But actually a lot of feedback has focused on the calming and peaceful ... Read More

What a roller coaster the last 12 months have been with the inclusion of inspiring art courses, art and business mentors, and more recently art fairs. I have been painting now for 20 years which is scarily now a lot longer than my years as a graphic designer, and yet my design training still underpins my approach to my art. ... Read More

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This day workshop is for those who would like to understand how batter to select and use colour in their work. A lot of positive reactions to my work are in direct response to my use of colour. My passion for colour is one of the reasons I love to paint and I could happily while away days simply mixing ... Read More

A celebratory day of drawing, painting, printing and collage. Inspired by all things natural and beautiful we will spend a day immersed in play and experimentation as we build up a series of mixed media studies engaging with colour, texture, pattern and of course serendipity… All materials will be supplied so just come along and enjoy a day of creative ... Read More

This 2 day course will give you the opportunity to really get to grips with the versatility of acrylic paint and the various mediums on offer. From thin transparent glazes to thick impasto textural passages of colour the opportunities abound with this amazing medium. DAY 1 will see us creating a series of ‘samples’ as we apply various colourways, textures ... Read More

I am pleased to announce that I will be showing with The Laurel Gallery at the Edinburgh Art Fair this year on the 23rd – 25th November. We have complimentary tickets available, please email if you if you are interested. The Thursday evening preview will be on from 6 – 9.30pm with the doors opening at 11am on the Friday, ... Read More

Staying Curious… “I believe that curiosity is the secret. Curiosity is the truth and the way of creative living. Curiosity is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Furthermore, curiosity is accessible to everyone. ” Elizabeth Gilbert ‘Big Magic’ I love to set challenges and open up different channels of enquiry for both myself and others. ... Read More

I am currently getting work organised for my November solo show in Edinburgh at The Laurel Gallery in Stockbridge. I have been busy making a new series of abstract paintings on wooden panels and I am just loving this prototype frame that has been made especially for them. I have had a lot of fun trying the different pieces in ... Read More

Staying Curious… “I believe that curiosity is the secret. Curiosity is the truth and the way of creative living. Curiosity is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. Furthermore, curiosity is accessible to everyone. ” Elizabeth Gilbert ‘Big Magic’ I love to set challenges and open up different channels of enquiry for both myself and others. ... Read More