Boundless Bounty
The Pentland woods and paths provide immeasurable freedom. Youngsters enjoying the nature’s bounty, particularly during the 2020 lockdown summer is the inspiration for this work.
Oil on canvas
70×70 cm (75×75 cm with frame)
Ephemeral darkness
Using a limited palette seemed a nice way to portray the light shining through the trees and that the sunrise is just a moment away.
Oil on canvas board 29×29 cm (46×46 cm, double mount with frame)
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The rhymer’s eildon tree
The tree that once stood tall at the Pentland hills. This tree reminds of me of the legend of Thomas the Rhymer who once stood under a tree where he met with the fairy queen.
Oil on canvas
70×70 cm (75×75 cm with frame)
The Labyrinth (2023)
The complex maze of trees and foliage has an elegant secretive order.
Oil and marble dust with PVA glue on canvas board
39 x 39 cm (46 x 46 cm framed)
The shoreline
Imagined hills and shores of the Firth of Forth – viewed when landing at Edinburgh airport.
Plaster of Paris and dry pigment and oil paints on board
42×59 cm (45×62 cm with frame)
Not alone
I was inspired when I met a small tree on Pentland hills that was shining brighter and inspiring others – including me.
Oil on Canvas
60 x 60 cm (73 x 73 cm framed)
Emerging hope
The fire within us that is never extinguished, helps us carry on with a new hope for a better world.
Plaster of Paris with adhesive and dry pigment with oil paints on board.
30 x 30 cm (unframed)
Waiting for spring
The woods and paths provide immeasurable pleasure in all seasons. Looking through the mind’s eye, the trees in winter - whether small or big - seem to be waiting for spring to arrive to show off their colours.
Oil on canvas board 70 x 50cm (84 x 63 cm with frame)
spring has wings
The snow topped trees shining in the winter sun reminded me of the colourful and joyful spring that awaits us.
Oil on canvas board 70 x 50cm (84 x 63 cm framed)
The Enduring
Glass half full and half empty but we need to continue to endure.
Oil on canvas board 29×29 cm (46×46 cm, double mount with frame)
My Earth’s Gravitas
Memories of wandering in the unending natural spaces having fun with friends has inspired this painting. The wide expanses of land, waters and sky have come together as a day dream.
Oil on canvas
90 x 90 cm
Pathways
While having no boundaries in nature, man-made bridges can become an instrument of maintaining distance and control.
Oil on canvas
80 x 100 cm
persistent change
Change is the norm, sometimes glass half full and half empty but we need to continue to endure.
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm ( 73 x 73 cm framed)
Rivers of calm (2021)
The calm waters of rivers provide a serene and welcome retreat from the maddening crowds.
Oil on canvas board with plaster of Paris with adhesive and dry pigment 70 x 50 cm (84 x 63 cm framed)
Ephemeral darkness again
Using a limited palette seemed a nice way to portray the light shining through the trees and that the sunrise is just a moment away.
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm ( 73 x 73 cm framed
Ethereal city
This oil painting is a reminder of my numerous visits at the city centre when we were making our way to a festival venues.
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm (73 x73 cm)
THE CONFLUENCE
Texture, variation of media and audacious colours used to depict go as you want and grow as you like.
Plaster of Paris, pigment and oil paints on MDF board.
60×41 cm (64×44 cm with frame)
Meditative reflection
Emerging from self-reflection, questioning our beliefs – is progress really rehashing the past?
Oil on canvas
60 x 60 cm ( 73 x 73 cm framed)
home with sparrows
Pentland woods - home to birds and squirrels where - the sun streams through creating a speckled curtain of light. The birds singing at the top of their voice is a welcome sound of tranquillity, peace and harmony.
Oil and cold wax on canvas 40×40 cm (45×45 cm with frame)
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Bridges
Memories of wandering in unending expanses where land, water and skies have come together has inspired this painting. While there are no boundaries in nature, man-made bridges can sometimes become an instrument of maintaining distance and control.
Oil on Canvas, with marble dust mixed with PVA glue and dry pigment
50 x 50 cm (54 x 54 cm framed)
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Summer stream
Vegetation and cascade join together to create an alluring landscape in a Scottish summer.
Oil on canvas
39 x39 cm (46 x 46 cm framed)
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SKIERS IN THE SWISS ALPS
The sun brings out the colours of the Swiss Alps with a calling to enjoy the bounties of nature.
Oil on canvas
39 x 39 cm (46 x 46 cm framed)
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At the Eildon Tree
The tree at the Pentland hills is inspired by the legendary story of Thomas the Rhymer who met the Queen of the Fairies.
Oil on canvas board
28×28 cm (39×49 cm with frame)
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radiance of hope
Inspired by fairy-tales of bright, dark and fun times. The ubiquitous trees are always a source of hope, happiness and colour.
Oil and cold wax on canvas 40×40 cm (45×45 cm with frame)
Layered light
Inspired by the fluid layers of light generated in the morning sun – from Braids to Blackford.
Oil on canvas board
29×29 cm (46×46 cm, double mount with frame)
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nature’s charm
The winter snow provided a charming display of warmth and joy fulfilling the dream of a white Christmas.
Oil on canvas 76 x 62 cm
Missives of Nature
The Scottish hills and the moody sunset of winter continues to enliven and deliver its message of hope.
Mixed media, oil on canvas 76×61 cm (81×66 cm with frame)
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Sufussed Brightness
Varying brightness of sun through the trees of the Braid Hills golf course exude a multi-coloured promenade.
Oil on canvas 40×40 cm (45×45 cm with frame)
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The edinburgh horizon
First light in the Scottish capital city. Historic Scotland stands proud in the new light.
Oil and cold wax on canvas 40×40 cm (45×45 cm with frame)
Everlastingly
Scottish oak and juniper interspersed with my memories of the banyan tree inspired this image. Then peaceful shade with the Firth of Forth in the background is unquestionably from Edinburgh.
Oil on canvas 70×70 cm (75×75 cm with frame)
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Fearless
Kite – fearless in the sky. The free spirited nature brings out the fun spirit amongst the mortals and the immortals – all flying high.
Oil on canvas board 28×38 cm (39×49 cm with frame)
Walking Home
Acrylic on paper 38 x 48 cm
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CAREFREE ABANDON
Texture, variation of media and audacious colours used to depict go as you want and grow as you like.
Oil, plaster of Paris and acrylic ink on canvas
35×29 cm (51×45 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
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missing edinburgh festival
Missing Edinburgh Festival
The cancellation of the Edinburgh Festival in 2020 inspired me to paint the distant sparks of lights on a dark lockdown night.
Oil on canvas board 40×50 cm (44×54 cm with frame)
Morning mist at Flotterstone
The luscious beauty of Pentland hills provides the inspiration for many of my paintings. The use of mixed media and texture is to emphasise the ever-changing seasonal ambiance of the countryside.
Mixed media on paper
29×29 cm (49×49 cm double mount with frame and glass front)
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Free spirit
Kite – fearless in the sky. The free spirited nature brings out the fun spirit amongst the mortals and the immortals – all flying high.
Oil on canvas board 38×28 cm (49×39 cm with frame)
Miles to go
This painting is inspired by the recollection of stories of Buddha leaving his worldly possessions in search of the nirvana.
Acrylic and ink on paper 47×33 cm (66×52 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
Hidden secrets at Loch Leven
Shadows of trees and bushes in the waters of the loch create a secretive environment – are they hiding something.
Acrylic on paper 20×21 cm (39×40 cm, double mount with glass front frame)
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Promises cast in stone
Balanced, synchronised yet chaotic assurances from nature.
Acrylic and plaster of Paris on paper
22×31 cm (44×53 cm, single mount with glass front frame)
Returning tides
The tides returning at Port Seton Harbour creating patterns in the sand.
Acrylic on paper
24×17 cm (42×33 cm with frame)
Purple Rain
Clouds and rain as perceived through the mind’s eye.
Acrylic, powdered pigment and plaster of Paris.
21×21 cm (25×25 cm with frame)
Harmonious flow
Parting of ways and reuniting
Water colour and ink on paper
46×42 cm (67×64 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
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Reassuring constancy of the Hermitage
A walk through the Hermitage never fails to provide solace and cheer.
Oil on canvas board
28×28 cm (39×39 cm with frame)
Calm at Glencorse
The luscious beauty of Pentland hills provides the inspiration for many of my paintings. The use of texture is to emphasise the ever-changing seasonal ambiance of the countryside.
Oil on paper
39×27 cm (58×48 cm, double mount with glass front frame)
Shoreline, land and the shifting time
Imagined hills and shores of the Firth of Forth – viewed when landing at Edinburgh airport.
Acrylic and plaster of Paris on canvas board
18×25 cm (34×41 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
Yellow hills
Edinburgh in spring with vivid colours of Gorse.
Water colour and gouache on paper
34×19 cm (53×40 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
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Dawning reflections
Seeing less and reflecting more
Oil on paper
33×23 cm (54×44 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
Ethereal city
An imagined city or real Edinburgh.
Water colour and gouache on paper
20×29 cm (38×40 cm, single mount with frame and glass front)