June

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

May

Radula markings – limpet journeys. Natures patterns. Finding these marks while walking never gets less exciting. Nature is amazing. I wonder if these limpets know that they are drawing a beautiful pattern? I don’t suppose they do, think that is what makes them even more wonderful. Do they make them all by themselves or is … More May

April

Just back from a few days in Rackwick – the place where time slows down. “Here is where peace begins” The colours, smells and textures of Rackwick are quite unlike anything else. My niece who came out for a day trip said “this place has a unique kind of energy”, she is not wrong. After … More April

March

All of a sudden another month has appeared and it’s over half way through. The weather has been mixed so far but this week seems to be giving real signs of Spring. Big blue skies and daffodils appearing at the side of the roads and new growth making everything look greener than a month ago. … More March

February

The studio has been a busy place, February has slipped away in a bit of a haze of busy. There have been a few highlights worth mentioning – walks, completed projects, messages from folk that have hung their paintings in their homes. New paintings started. My Monday mornings usually start with a coastal walk. I … More February

Frontiers : Painting in Scotland Now

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