Tarry a While – in an Edinburgh Garden
The first time I visited Dr Neil's Garden, I took a sharp intake of breath - it was such a surprise. Located next to the ancient Duddingston church and just along from The Sheep's Heid (both reputedly the oldest in Scotland) this is a fragrant oasis of green calm....
‘Talk to Me’ A Chatty Arty Night!
Last week has flown by. I'm back up north again after a wonderful trip to the 'Meet the Artist' event and talk at the Caversham Picture Framer, in Caversham, just north of Reading. I received such a warm welcome and met some lovely art-enthusiasts. The Caversham is a...
Talk to Me
'Talk to Me' is the name of my new exhibition which opens at the Caversham Picture Framer on Wednesday 1st October 2025 and runs until 9th November. This is so exciting! The work has been unfolding since early Spring and I'm really looking forward to seeing it all...
Step into SPRING
There's a new exhibition opened up in the Tolbooth, Lanark. 'Spring' is a group exhibition of work by a few of the many talented artists working here in the Clyde Valley. I'm delighted to have some of my own work included in such great company. Please do look up the...
Borders Art Fair with Visual Arts Scotland
'Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams...
Unfurling to Spring
February feels optimistic here on the Braes. Snowdrops are out, the days have started to lengthen, birds are singing and I'm keen to get back to painting after a restful January spent updating my Artwork Archive inventory - which may sound dull but I'm really pleased...
Rooflines
I’ve been on a diversion back to our built heritage! My earlier artwork focused on drawing and painting streets in town conservation areas – often the overlooked parts. One project I was involved with was painting the rear views of Lanark’s twelve named Closes, many...
Rhythm – A Capital Week!
What a blast to see my work on the walls of this beautiful art gallery in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town! This has been an unforgettable week and though the timing was quite a challenge with so many other things going on, it was a big push for me to finish a new...
‘Rhythm’ Art Exhibition Opens Easter Monday 2024
The car is loaded, sandwiches have been made and I'm ready for an early start. Tomorrow six of us artists will be setting up our group art exhibition 'Rhythm' in Dundas Street Gallery, in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. This has been a really enjoyable process -...
The Old Lock up Gallery
I received some welcome news the other day that my painting 'April Morning 2' has been selected to appear in the Spring Open Exhibition at The Old Lock up Gallery, in Compton near Matlock. This is a beautiful gallery in Cromford, Derbyshire and I'm really happy to be...
Scottish Society of Artists – 125th Annual Exhibition
The Society of Scottish Artists is holding their 125th Annual exhibition at the Maclaurin Art Gallery in Ayr. This is one of the largest and most prestigious shows of contemporary art in Scotland and you can imagine how delighted I was to learn that one of my...
Art at the Dovecot, Edinburgh
My year spent on the Professional Development course, at Paintbox School of Art, Cockenzie was intense, fast-paced, fun, stretching and worth every minute! Our end of year show happened almost six months ago and I'm still catching my breath whenever I think back on...