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
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
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
A very Merry Christmas to you! It has been quite a year here and I would like to thank you for being part of it – for your kind words and encouragement. The kids are just about to finish school so cleaning my brushes, and switching off for a bit. All the very best for … More Merry Christmas to you!
Limro has been on the walls of Browns Gallery for a couple of weeks now and the response has been very humbling. For me, there are a few reasons for this: The messages received from folk are always welcomed. Working as an artist can often mean a lot of time by yourself, in your own … More Limro – some thoughts…
Delighted to be sharing details of Limro. Please accept this as an invite to attend If interested, you can keep up with my daily activity over on social media. Thank you for your interest and support. If you are unable to make it in person and would like an online preview please contact Browns Gallery … More Limro at Browns Gallery, Inverness
In January 2023 Jeremy Sutton Hibbert visited the studio to take portraits for his photography project Artists of Scotland. I had just returned from a weekend trip to Amsterdam with dear friends, the studio had not been worked in for a few weeks. The winter light was harsh and I was tired (in the best … More Artists of Scotland – Jeremy Sutton Hibbert
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
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)
Laura Drever 