I went to Edinburgh College of Art as a mature student, it was a decision that changed my life and has taken me on a constant journey. I have been Artist in Residence with the National Library of Scotland: The Scottish Centre of Diaspora Studies at Edinburgh University and Craig and Rose Paint Company.

I have has several solo shows that included painting and installation with the Park Gallery, Falkirk; Amber Arts, Edinburgh; The Stanza Poetry Festival, St Andrews; and the Scottish Borders Council at different venues.

Group exhibitions include: Cameron Contemporary Art, Brighton, the Affordable Art Fairs, RSA Open Exhibition, Scottish Society of Artists Exhibitions, Visual Art Scotland.

If you would like to see some of my film work please click on this link: https://vimeo.com/user19584398
Paintings

Paintings

In my painting I am drawn to the sea and coast; the power of the sea; its constant motion, its changing colours and surfaces, its significance to human history with the countless journeys taken across it. For me it is an integral aspect of Scottish landscape and holds so much of Scotland’s history both in livelihoods and emigration.Collages

Collages

My collages or mixed media works depict a fusion of sea, maps and text,, 3 components I find very inspiring.
They are all on paper. I price them individually so please get in touch if you see something you like.Pentland Days

Pentland Days

During lockdown I decided to do a drawing project about the local area. I wanted to look at the Pentland Hills, where I have lived for 23 years, and see it afresh. So on my daily walk I found a scene or a vista or a detail that I wanted to do a drawing of. These are the results.Slate

Slate

I have always been drawn to using surfaces in my work.