Visual Artist living and working in Orkney.
February has started with the end of The Northern Isles at the Scottish Gallery. Unfortunately I didn’t make it down to see it in person as it’s been fairly busy at home getting ready for my Solo in March. It has been really encouraging to see the positive coverage of the group exhibition – a … More February
Happy New Year! Orkney is covered in snow at the moment and is looking wonderful. The usual vibrant colours have turned monochrome with small hints of blue sky appearing now and again to show the islands at their best. This is what I so love about Orkney, each season shows it off in a new way, makes … More January
Wishing you a wonderful time of rest, love and light. Thank you for being here, sharing my walks and creativity – it is really lovely to share. Merry Christmas!
December already. The last twelve months have whizzed past – like a lot of folk I’ve only gotten used to writing 2025 and the time is nearly here to write 2026! Isn’t it crazy how time works? I’m really aware that nothing said above is very unique (actually laughing at myself writing that as the … More December
Over half way through November already. The darker days have arrived and today it feels colder than it has for some time, a few snowflakes falling so could be in for a chilly few days. The heater is on full tilt to help keep warm in the studio, while artwork is packaged ready for the … More November
A few trips to Spain have taken up this month. Swimming in the Mediterranean, soaking up the sun, being surrounded by Gaudi and Miro and spending time with family. In between times, painting has been intense, walks have been needed to refocus and thoughts that go along with preparing for a solo exhibition have been on … More October
I’d like to use this months blog to highlight activity that has been keeping me busy. Thank you for keeping in touch and following. The process of naming artwork can take time. Some artists title the work before they start, others as they go and a good few that will do it when the piece … More September
Summer holidays – even though the kids are old enough to look after themselves – are always a bit of a juggle. To prepare for term time I’ve gone on a few walks to reset and get prepared for being back in the studio regularly. While walking, finding love heart stones (and Groatie Buckies) is … More August
July has been full to the brim so far. A Drever family weekend to Dalmigavie Lodge, a trip down memory lane to Edinburgh, The Orkney Island Games 2025. Just how the Summer months should be. With all this happening time to paint has been limited, but that is ok. Dalmigavie Lodge was a beautiful spot … More July
The Studio had a bit of a facelift at the end of last month. Space has been very tight lately so I channeled my inner construction skills from Art School and made a partition – to those who did this as part of their studio allocation/Degree Show you will know the joys! MDF boards are … More June
Laura Drever 