Visual Artist living and working in Orkney.
This summer the Royal Scottish Academy will present Frontiers, an exhibition considering the place of painting in contemporary Scottish art. Co-curated by Robbie Bushe RSA and Flora La Thangue, Frontiers: Painting in Scotland Now will explore the ways in which artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium of painting and reveal it to be a vital connection … More Frontiers : Painting in Scotland Now
During the Easter holidays (April 2024) we made our yearly visit to Rackwick to say hello to my Birds. In 2008 (the year I was pregnant with my first child) I folded 100 paper birds while on a residency with 20 International artists. The birds have just had their 16th birthday. There are 10 still … More Burnmouth Birds
August 3rd – September 8th 2024 Royal Scottish Academy – Frontiers : Painting in Scotland Now
Delivering workshops to participants from Upside Downs Orkney : a group for young people with Downs Syndrome and Inclusive Orkney : who support children with additional support needs and their families, has been fantastic for all involved. Each young person was accompanied by family members (parents/carers and/or siblings) allowing time for everyone to be creative, have fun … More Drawing Orkney (2)
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to find me here (and on Socials) after my brief appearance on the Orkney episode of Landscape Artist of the Year. A peedie challenge for folk to find Laura Drever when my name was pronounced “Laura Driver” on National Television. Drever is a very common name … More New Collection(s) New Opportunities (New name?)
Delivering Art Workshops that encourage inclusivity, creativity and fun is an important part of my practice. The most recent series of workshops are underway. Working alongside participants from Upside Downs Orkney : a group for young people with Downs Syndrome and Inclusive Orkney : who support children with additional support needs and their families, has been … More Drawing Orkney
I am excited to be invited and involved in an exhibition, showcasing artists from Orkney. Orcadia promises to be great. Included in the line up is Anne Bevan, Ingrid Budge, Magdalena Chonju, Samantha Clark, John Cumming, Colin Kirkpatrick, Rebecca Marr, Louise Martin, Frances Pelly, Frances Scott, Sigurd Smith, Alan Watson and myself. Great company to … More Orcadia at Browns Gallery in Inverness
The striped fields are slowly disappearing in Orkney and the greens are fading slightly. New colours are starting to appear and the weather is thinking about turning. The light is less. And I love it! It’s been a busy time in the studio preparing for what is next and keeping up with the day to … More Patchwork fields, Walking and Watching
Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I live and work in Orkney as an artist. This morning I was part of a conversation with someone about what makes it special to be an artist here. For me its the light, the lay of the land, the changing colours, the strength of the wind, the … More Orkney and art(ists)
…and painting, printmaking and drawing. It is easy to think that not much has happened over the course of a year, however on reflection it turns out that in fact lots has come between then and now. A day can be swallowed up waiting for paint to dry, it can disappear when walking a new … More A year of reflection, collecting and walking…
Laura Drever 