This walk starts at Dingieshowe, along the sand dunes and through the golden grass. Dingieshowe is best visited while it is windy – so WALKS here are frequent! The waves and grass are the best thing about it, not often that either are still. Always catching the light.  I remember this beach as a child. … More Dingieshowe

I was gifted a stone in 2007 from an artist friend during an International Artist Residency in Hoy, organised by Triangle Arts Trust. It has sat on the shelves in my studio ever since, acting as a memory of the residency, all that I learnt and the people I met. Gifts like these mean an … More BU

Last year I began to look that little bit harder during (the normal) walks. I guess it was to do with restrictions and a fear of what was going on. Being advised that unnecessary travel was not permitted and being asked to stay home to keep everyone safe. For my practice that meant a number … More BALFOUR

Throughout the month, I would like to tell you a little bit more about each of the works in WALKS. For those interested it will give a little more insight into my work and for me, it will allow me to share the things that come up in real life conversations. To start I would … More Hill(s)

Firstly, thank you for all of your support for my online launch of WALKS. The visits to my website were something else and the messages received were very encouraging. As an artist is it always a bit daunting releasing your creativity into the world for folk to see – hours of work and personal thoughts … More Thank you, Thank you.

A beautiful evening. If this was a different time I would be enjoying your company with a glass of wine talking about the walks I’ve taken, Orkney’s unique light and how beautiful Orkney is. I would be letting you know how walking is my time to take a breath, absorb all I enjoy about our … More WALKS – A SNEAK PEEK – ENJOY

Thank you for following and showing an interest in my practice. On Saturday 1st May at 12 noon a new collection of work will be launched – WALKS is a collection of over 30 new works with a focus on some of places I (re)visited in Orkney during 2020.  Throughout May paintings will be introduced, … More WALKS – how it is all going to work.

WALKS is a collection of new work with a focus on some of the places I (re)visited in Orkney during 2020.  Throughout May paintings will be introduced, storied told and places of interest detailed. I am a Drawer, Painter (and novice) Printmaker of Orkney Landscape.  The primary focus of my practice has always been the … More WALKS – an exhibition of new work made in 2020

Thank you to everyone that has signed up to my Newsletter, it is lovely to welcome you. I am excited to announce plans for my next exhibition. Like most people, plans have had to be adjusted and new ways of working created. For now a Save the date for you. Nearer the time, I will … More EXHIBITION COMING SOON…

I have a full day in the studio today – without any distractions – Keith took time away from work to make sure the kids were happy and getting on with school work. I have been painting since first thing this morning, my head is feeling a bit fuzzy and my arm aches due to … More Spring is coming