I grew up in Galloway (South-West Scotland) surrounded by peaceful woodland, rugged moorland and beautiful coastline. I graduated from Edinburgh University with an M.A.(Hons) in Fine Art in 1999. A very successful degree show inspired me to commit myself to painting. I primarily paint from a studio in my house.
My inspiration is derived from the magnificent Scottish landscape, particularly the west coast. The recurring themes in my work reflect the dramatic effects of weather on the mountains and shorelines, trees and of course my favourite place, Edinburgh.
The changing light and atmospheric effects have provided endless ideas and I seek to capture something of that. My palette is strongly coloured with a wide tonal range, principally in oils. The physical act of painting is important to me with paint surface a prominent element as I strive for simplicity of form and overall unity. The paintings I have recently completed attempt to envelop the viewer in the prevailing atmosphere.
I am delighted to be quoted as one of the ten most exciting contemporary Scottish artist to collect. [Link]
Galleries where my work is exhibited currently or in the recent past
Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh
Velvet Easel Gallery, Portobello
Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright
Colinton Arts, Edinburgh
Watson Gallery, Edinburgh
Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge of Allan
Scotlandart.com, Glasgow
Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh
Moy Mackay Gallery, Peebles
Strathearn Gallery, Crieff