I have chosen to look back through my archives to give a behind the scenes look at how my work has developed over the years.  Mostly unseen works stored away in my studio Plan Chest, these are works that will stay there for my reference.  Included will be a few paintings that I see as … More 10 days, 10 artworks. Day two

I have been invited by Sarah Mcfayden to post 10 artworks for 10 days.  Thank you, it’s been great to revisit. I have chosen to look back through my archives to give a behind the scenes look at how my work has developed over the years.  Mostly unseen works stored away in my studio Plan … More 10 days, 10 artworks. Day one

When invited by the Pier Arts Centre to pull together some thinking about my working practice during Covid-19 I was happy to contribute.  It’s a strange old time. See link below or visit The Pier Arts Centre Website for a read. http://www.pierartscentre.com/blogs/11/6/2020/artist-profile-series-laura-drever  

Last month while I was finalising my exhibition ‘Fea’, James from Creative Scotland popped along to my studio for a peedie chat.  We had a cuppa, talked about my work – my process, development and inspiration.  It was grand to take a step back and share. See the link below of the short film…   … More A peedie visit from Creative Scotland

Orkney landscape has always been the focus of my practice.  Walking, memories and experiences of Orkney landscape inform the work. Orkneys unique light, the elements, moments, natural objects and movements within the landscape are all recorded by memory during walks and transferred to sketches and canvases on return to the studio.  Reflection of the place … More fea

Rebecca Marr came a visit to Tooin in October, we had a conversation about my studio, how I became an artist and my influences – a great programme full of the arts – listen to my voice from 17.34mins  

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to come and  visit Scarsa at my Open Studio, I have met many interesting people and received lovely comments about my work. Today is the last Saturday open 10-12.30 (please note hours for today have slightly changed).  I will be around next week on Monday, Tuesday … More Thanks!

I am off to Hoy next month for some family time – cant wait to relax, unwind, get lots of fresh air and explore.  Maybe I will come back ready to paint like last year – Scarsa is a 5ft painting reflecting  time spent in Rackwick and walks to the old man of Hoy- it is … More Scarsa painting

Scarsa is a pop-up studio exhibition opening to the public on Monday 6th June.  I am looking forward to welcoming visitors to view my latest collection of work throughout June – please feel free to come along. Since my last solo exhibition in 2014, I have been building a new collection of work while undertaking … More Scarsa