The morning light (2025)

Oil on canvas

48 cm x 48 cm (with frame)


Finding the space (2025)

Oil on canvas

64 cm x 54 cm (with frame)

The forest (2025)

Oil on board

48 cm x 48 cm (with frame)


My Earth’s Gravitas (2024)

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

Bridges (2024)

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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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)

Ephemeral darkness again

(2023)

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

Persistent change (2023)

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)

Ethereal city (2023)

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)

Meditative reflection (2023)

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)

Pathways (2023)

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

Not alone (2023)

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)

Skiers in the Swiss Alps (2023)

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

Everlastingly

Everlastingly (2023)

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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Summer stream (2023)

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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Waiting for spring (2021)

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)

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Spring has wings (2021)

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)

Emerging hope (2021)

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)

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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)

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Nature’s charm (2021)

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

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Fearless (2021)

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)

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Missing Edinburgh Festival (2021)

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)

Home with sparrows

Home with sparrows

(2020)

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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The rhymer’s eildon tree (2020)

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)

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The Enduring (2020)

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)

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Reassuring constancy of the Hermitage (2020)

A walk through the Hermitage never fails to provide solace and cheer. 

Oil on canvas board

28×28 cm (39×39 cm with frame)

Boundless Bounty (2020)

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)

Layered light

(2020)

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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At the Eildon Tree

(2020)

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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Earth Moods - Ephemeral Darkness

Ephemeral darkness (2020)

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)

Sunny Horizon

The Edinburgh horizon (2020)

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)

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Missives of Nature (2020)

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)

Earth moods - Radiance and Hope

Radiance of hope (2020)

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)

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Free spirit

(2020)

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)

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Sufussed Brightness (2020)

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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Calm at Glencorse (2019)

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)

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The Confluence

(2019)

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)

Earth moods: Walking home

Walking Home

(2019)

Acrylic on paper 38 x 48 cm

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CAREFREE ABANDON (2019)

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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Yellow hills (2019)

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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Hidden secrets at Loch Leven

(2019)

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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Miles to go

(2019)

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)

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Ethereal city (2019)

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)

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Returning tides (2018)

The tides returning at Port Seton Harbour creating patterns in the sand.

Acrylic on paper

24×17 cm (42×33 cm with frame)

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The shoreline (2018)

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)

Morning mist at Flotterstone (2018)

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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Harmonious flow (2018)

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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Purple Rain (2018)

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)

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Shoreline, land and the shifting time (2018)

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)

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Dawning reflections (2018)

Seeing less and reflecting more

Oil on paper

33×23 cm (54×44 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)

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Promises cast in stone (2018)

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)