Hello everyone, I’m just back from a wonderful few weeks in Italy, celebrating my anniversary in Florence before spending a week teaching with Flavours Holidays in Venice. Every day since returning, I find myself closing my eyes and dreaming of those ochre and sienna-coloured streets, the warm light, and of course the gelato shops that seemed to appear around every corner. One of the first pieces of advice I was given was to avoid buying gelato from displays where the ice cre

There’s a small moment from the other day that’s kind of stuck with me, and I’ve been turning it over in my head a bit. I was outside the V&A in Dundee, about to go into the Catwalk exhibition, and I noticed this street sign that had clearly just been added onto a normal road sign. It had this tartan background and said, “Be excellent to one another.” And I just immediately thought of Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (the film). That whole, slightly ridiculous but also kind

Sometimes I want to paint with bright, bold, high-chroma colours. Other times, a muted, limited palette is exactly what I need. There is no plan, no formula — just a feeling that guides me from one painting to the next. My mind is like a butterfly, flitting from one flower to another. I cannot settle on a single “style” or a trademark image in the way many artists in the commercial art world do. When you look at my work, you may see an array of different imagery, colours and

I’m back at my desk after what feels like both a long and incredibly short break. Isn’t that always the way with time off? It was a...

What a whirlwind! I'm feeling absolutely shattered but truly happy after a non-stop weekend celebrating my exhibition, “Our Golden...

I have been thinking lately a lot about the triangle. (I know! My brain can be very random at times but bear with me.) I’ve been thinking...

Hello, arty ones! I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to update you on my progress (or lack thereof!) with my...

As many of you know, I am in full swing preparing for my upcoming exhibition, "Our Golden Thread." It’s a time filled with a mix of...

My Upcoming Art Exhibition "Our Golden Thread" in St Andrews! I have some fantastic updates to share with you all! If you’ve been...

Hello everyone, and apologies for the radio silence! I’ve been in full creative mode, balancing both my own artwork and teaching, and I...

I don’t know about you, but this year seems to have flown by faster than usual. Every year, time seems to slip away more quickly, and...

Hello, everyone! After a whirlwind few months, I’m thrilled to be back and to share some exciting updates with you. It’s been a while...

I feel like my most recent body of artwork is nearing completion and will soon be ready to share with the world. Right now, I’m on the...

Exciting Updates and Upcoming Events! Dear Art Enthusiasts, I hope this message finds you well and inspired. I’m thrilled to share some...

Do you ever doubt yourself and lack motivation? Being a self-employed artist means I rely on self motivation. I would love to say I feel...

Can imagination act as a gateway into a connection with the Divine? What part does imagination play in the life of an artist? Here are...

As an artist, I often find myself at a crossroads between staying true to my unique vision, and creating work that resonates with...

We have already sailed through February and are almost half way through March. Time is just flying by. Sometimes the only way I remember...

The New Year is well and truly underway but I feel like I am only just getting going again. It has taken me some time to get back into...

Hello lovely art lovers. Welcome to Novembers arty farty update. Lots of exciting things have been happening this month. It has been...