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Jul 23, 2024
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...
Jun 21, 2023
Lemon Meringue Pie with Cream
Funny title, eh? Let me explain: I've been using a very limited palette in my recent mixed-media paintings. To help me remember, I've...
Jul 5, 2022
Over Hill and Dale
These mixed-media paintings were made during a five day "Walking and Drawing" course in North Yorkshire with Debbie Loane of Lund...
Apr 10, 2019
Shades of Joy : a magazine feature
I was delighted to have my art work chosen for the lead feature of a brand new local quality magazine "Tyne Valley Living". Well k
Jul 29, 2018
Summer in the studio
I’d like to give you an insight into my work in progress in the studio this summer. I’ve spent a couple of months working on a new...
Apr 10, 2018
Creating a composition: the inside story
Many of you have asked me about my inspiration, how I get started with a new composition and how I've developed my distinctive landscape...
Sep 2, 2017
Inspired by the Lakes
There are some natural places that are deeply inspiring and evoke a sense of awe at their magnificent beauty. Earlier this summer, I was...
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