Glimro, my latest collection of work will be exhibited at the Scottish Gallery in March (more details and invite to subscribers to follow later this week). This new body of work reflects walks, thoughout the seasons, around the coast of Orkneys mainland. Over the years I have spend time circumnavigating the coast, collecting snippets along … More Ward Hill
Wideford is one of the few hills to climb in Orkney. Walking from Kirkwall to Wideford is fairly straightforward – either on the road or up the tracks. Once at the top the views of Orkney are wonderful – patchwork fields, the outer islands, the Hoy Hills and a bird’s-eye view of the town and … More Wideford
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
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
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
Laura Drever 