Sir William Gillies Award from RSW

My painting was awarded at the 142nd Royal Society of Watercolour Annual Open Exhibition 2023 at the Royal Scottish Academy.

Out on the Isle of Uist painting

Working outside with a limited palette, capturing the essence of the day.

On location, the Isle of Harris

Sometimes you get to sit in paradise feeling the luckiest person on the planet.

My studio

I am fortunate to have a bright studio space, attached to my house, to work and display my paintings in.

Sometimes you just have to swim !

Really immersing myself in the subject matter. This is on the Isle of Raasay off the Isle of Skye. I couldn't resist.

Sketchbooks

Sketching makes you look closer, it helps you see and record things whilst being immersed in the atmosphere and elements of a place.

outside and in

My paintings are a combination of working outside, often in the most beautiful places on the NW coast of Scotland, and back in my studio in Glenshiel.