Summer holidays – even though the kids are old enough to look after themselves – are always a bit of a juggle. To prepare for term time I’ve gone on a few walks to reset and get prepared for being back in the studio regularly. While walking, finding love heart stones (and Groatie Buckies) is … More August
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
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
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
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
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
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?)
Laura Drever 