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“Atmospheric acrylic paintings to seduce your soul, and compliment your living space”
Artists Statement
My work is an expression of both the spiritual and the physical senses, inspired by the delicate boundary in landscapes and seascapes where the earthly meets the celestial.
I paint what I feel rather than simply what I see. Each painting evolves organically, becoming a journey through the movement of paint across the canvas and the textures that emerge along the way. I work intuitively with large brushes, sponges, and palette knives, before refining selected areas with fine lines and ink.
Mark-making is at the heart of my process. It is the starting point of every painting, from which I build layers of colour and texture, often allowing the work to reveal its own direction. I wait for the painting to present itself, responding to what unfolds on the canvas rather than imposing a predetermined outcome.
My aim is to share with the viewer the ethereal qualities of paint itself—its ability to capture the essence of a place, a moment, and a feeling—inviting them to experience their own connection with the work.
My Story
I grew up in Glasgow where i spent many years working in legal firms joining a large property investment company. I finally left the office environment for good early 2024 to pursue my passion for art. My artistic journey began at school, where I dreamed of becoming a painter. In 1981 I applied to Glasgow School of Artand was accepted into my second-choice course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Artin Dundee. At that point, however I decided to accept a job offer with a legal firm in Glasgow believing i wouldreapply the following year. Life had other plans. My career took over, and my art remained on the back burner for many years
Looking back, those years taught me a great deal about people, their influences, personalities and individual styles. Ive always enjoyed being surrounded by by strong vharacters and drawing inspiration from their energy.
Living and working in a busy urban environementmeant I was surrounded by high-rise buildings and offices. When I moved to the Isle of Bute in 1999, I was overwhelmed by the contrast of the expanisve sea and sky. the dramatic change in landscape awakened something in me and continues to inspire my work today.
Over the years, I studied through part-time classes at Glasgow School of Art, Strathclyde University, and a variety of artist led workshops, developing new techniques while enjoying the company of fellow creatives.
Now in my sixties, Ive recently moved to Troon on Scotlands Ayrshire coast. Already, Im captivated by the exceptional light accross the water towards the Isle of Arran, and Im excited to create a new body of work inspired by these beautiful surroundings.
Artists Statement
My work is an expression of both the spiritual and the physical senses, inspired by the delicate boundary in landscapes and seascapes where the earthly meets the celestial.
I paint what I feel rather than simply what I see. Each painting evolves organically, becoming a journey through the movement of paint across the canvas and the textures that emerge along the way. I work intuitively with large brushes, sponges, and palette knives, before refining selected areas with fine lines and ink.
Mark-making is at the heart of my process. It is the starting point of every painting, from which I build layers of colour and texture, often allowing the work to reveal its own direction. I wait for the painting to present itself, responding to what unfolds on the canvas rather than imposing a predetermined outcome.
My aim is to share with the viewer the ethereal qualities of paint itself—its ability to capture the essence of a place, a moment, and a feeling—inviting them to experience their own connection with the work.
My Story
I grew up in Glasgow where i spent many years working in legal firms joining a large property investment company. I finally left the office environment for good early 2024 to pursue my passion for art. My artistic journey began at school, where I dreamed of becoming a painter. In 1981 I applied to Glasgow School of Artand was accepted into my second-choice course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Artin Dundee. At that point, however I decided to accept a job offer with a legal firm in Glasgow believing i wouldreapply the following year. Life had other plans. My career took over, and my art remained on the back burner for many years
Looking back, those years taught me a great deal about people, their influences, personalities and individual styles. Ive always enjoyed being surrounded by by strong vharacters and drawing inspiration from their energy.
Living and working in a busy urban environementmeant I was surrounded by high-rise buildings and offices. When I moved to the Isle of Bute in 1999, I was overwhelmed by the contrast of the expanisve sea and sky. the dramatic change in landscape awakened something in me and continues to inspire my work today.
Over the years, I studied through part-time classes at Glasgow School of Art, Strathclyde University, and a variety of artist led workshops, developing new techniques while enjoying the company of fellow creatives.
Now in my sixties, Ive recently moved to Troon on Scotlands Ayrshire coast. Already, Im captivated by the exceptional light accross the water towards the Isle of Arran, and Im excited to create a new body of work inspired by these beautiful surroundings.
