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Shifting Coastlines: sketching the coast
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a lovely 4 day art course at Paintbox School of Art in Cockenzie near Edinburgh. The tutor was the...
Jul 23, 2024


Rear view mirror: monotypes in reverse
I've been creating monotypes for more than 30 years - since my early days at art school but I still keep making discoveries for new...
Jun 13, 2024


Garden of delights: collage art in progress
As a keen gardener, I often find myself drawn to the vibrant beauty of gardens and flowers. There's something inherently captivating...
May 13, 2024


Upon reflection: Northumberland Castles
I've had an ambition for a long time, to create seascapes that include our wonderful Northumberland coastal castles, the sea and...
Mar 13, 2024


New cat & bird paintings
If you've followed my creative progress for a while, you'll know that I've been experimenting with paint and collage alongside my...
Feb 8, 2024


On Cloud Nine: expressive sky paintings
Over the Christmas holidays and New Year, I've been working on these moody skies monotypes. I'd been feeling frustrated with the slow...
Jan 12, 2024


Remembering Sycamore Gap
It's just over a month since the tragic felling of the famous Sycamore Gap tree beside Hadrian's Wall on 28th September 2023. This is a...
Oct 31, 2023


Having field day!
At last, I can share these new original monotypes! I've been working on them for a long time so it feels like quite an achievement to...
Sep 21, 2023
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