Oil on canvas
48 cm x 48 cm (with frame)
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
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
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)
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
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 framed)
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)
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)
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
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
A walk through the Hermitage never fails to provide solace and cheer.
Oil on canvas board
28×28 cm (39×39 cm with frame)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
The tides returning at Port Seton Harbour creating patterns in the sand.
Acrylic on paper
24×17 cm (42×33 cm with frame)
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)
Seeing less and reflecting more
Oil on paper
33×23 cm (54×44 cm, double mount with frame and glass front)
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)
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)
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)
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)