My passion for art began in my teens, fuelled by a love of drawing and painting that grew with me throughout childhood. Moving from my hometown of Arbroath to Edinburgh over 30 years ago marked a pivotal moment in my journey. Surrounded by the city’s vibrant culture and historic beauty, I found fresh inspiration to pursue my artistic ambitions. Although my formal studies were in an unrelated field, my creative drive remained constant. Over time, I honed my skills while juggling a career as an editor and caring for my young children, and in 2008, I decided to devote myself entirely to art, becoming a full-time artist.
The mood and atmosphere of places that ignite my imagination are at the heart of my work. As a child, I was mesmerised by the rhythmic flash of the Bell Rock lighthouse and the distant twinkle of lights from St Andrews and Fife’s East Neuk, visible across the dark expanse of the North Sea. These dreamlike memories and the intricate details of Edinburgh’s architecture feature prominently in my art. Since moving to Aberdeen in 2021, I have discovered new inspiration in the landscapes of northeast Scotland.
As a self-taught artist, I believe rigid rules should not constrain creativity. My mixed-media approach allows me to create landscape-focussed artworks using oils, watercolours and pen and ink, as well as various printmaking techniques. Sometimes I like to combine vibrant colour palettes with dynamic, expressive lines and brushwork. At other times I prefer to work towards a more serene outcome. Each painting results from an internal and very personal reaction to a specific place and the atmosphere that inspired me to make something out of it.
In addition to the work I show and sell in galleries, I have been privileged to complete commissions for several organisations including Aberdeen Art Galleries and Museums, The Northern Lighthouse Board and Strathberry Ltd., collaborating on projects that also reflect my unique artistic style.
My paintings and prints have also been exhibited in renowned exhibitions, including those held annually at the Royal Scottish Academy, Aberdeen Artists Society, the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour and the Society of Scottish Artists.
Visit my Shop page to browse fine art giclée prints and occasional original works, or get in touch via the Contact page to enquire about commissions or for further information.
Currently showing with:
Ballater Gallery, Ballater
Frames Gallery, Perth
Greens & Blues, North Berwick
Portsoy Gallery, Portsoy
Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
see my Blog for the latest news and exhibition information
Corporate Clients & Commissions:
Aberdeen Art Galleries & Museums (Commissioned 3 prints, 2024)
The Northern Lighthouse Board, Edinburgh (Painting commission, 2025)
Strathberry Ltd, Edinburgh (Painting commission, 2024)
Tobermory Distillery
Multiply Agency, Edinburgh
Carbon Financial, Edinburgh
Adelphi Distillery
Maclean & Bruce
Robert Graham 1874
St Columbas Hospice
A selection of Exhibitions and projects includes:
2025 – Winter Show, Ballater Gallery Gallery, Ballater (Nov – Feb 2025)
2024 – 30th Anniversary Show, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (21 July – 8 September)
2024 – Summer Show, Greens & Blues Gallery, North Berwick
2024 – Solo Show, Graystone Gallery, Edinburgh (10 Feb – 10 March 2024)
2024 – Scottish Landscape Awards, City Art Centre, Edinburgh (4 Nov – 4 March)
2023 – Paintings & Prints: From Scotland To The Moon, Inverness Creative Academy (10 June – 15 July)
2023 – Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) Open
2023 – Solo Show, Frames Gallery, Perth (3 March – 25 March)
2023 – The View, Ballater Gallery
2023 – Water of Leith, Water of Life, Graystone Gallery, Edinburgh (10 March – 22 April)
2023 – City, Coast, Creatures, Colinton Arts, Edinburgh (26 Jan – 30 March)
2022 – Mixed winter Exhibition, Graystone Gallery, Edinburgh (11 Nov – 2 Jan 2023)
2022 – Mixed Palette, Colinton Arts (20 Oct – 21 Jan 2023)
2022 – Big Painting Show, Ballater Gallery (16 Sept – 12 Oct)
2022 – Aberdeen Art Fair, Ballater Gallery (September)
2022 – Pittenweem Arts Festival (Invited Artist with Fife Dunfermline Print Workshop)
2022 – Aberdeen Artists Society Open, Aberdeen Art Gallery 16 April – 3rd July2022
2022 – Frames Gallery, Perth, The Art of Printmaking (19 Feb – 26 March)
2022 – Heriot Gallery, Edinburgh, Land & Sea (Feb-March)
2021 – Heriot Gallery, Edinburgh (Winter Exhibition)
2021 – Braemar Gallery, Braemar
2021 – Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Autumn Exhibition)
2021 – The Quay Gallery, Aberdour
2021 – Fidra Fine Art, Gullane, Bass Rock (4 Sept – 3 Oct)
2021 – Scottish Society of Artists, Insectarium – Fear and Fascination (3 June – 25 July)
2020 – Marchmont Gallery, From Edinburgh to The Moon Solo Exhibition Preview on February 16th
2020 – Frames Gallery, Perth (Dunfermline Printmakers Workshop)
Preview on 7th Feb
2020 – The Velvet Easel, Portobello (Of Night and Light) – until 1st March
2020 – Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh Small Paintings
2019 – St Columbas Hospice, Edinburgh (Annual Art Show 24-27 Oct)
2019 – Frames Gallery, Perth (40 Years of Excellence)
2019 – Eion Stewart Fine Art, Stonehaven (The Printmakers, May-July)
2019 – Fidra Fine Art, Gullane (Architectural Landscape, Jan-Feb)
2019 – Society of Scottish Artists Annual Open (Dec – Jan)
2018 – Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) Annual Open (Nov – Dec)
2018 – Royal Scottish Academy (Summer Open Exhibition)
2018 – Gallery Henizel, Aberdeen (Until March 2019)
2017 –Frames Gallery, Perth (Winter Exhibition – until March 2019)
2018 – Washi Umi O Koete, Dunfermline Library (Oct – Jan 2019)
2018 – ArTay, Perth Festival of the Arts
2018 – Washi Umi O Koete, Glasgow Print Studio (March)
2017 – Washi Umi O Koete, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop (November)
2017 – The Velvet Easel, Portobello (Winter Show December)
2017 – Howe Street Gallery, Northern Lights Solo Show (23rd – 29 November)
2017 – Dancing Light Gallery, Whitmuir (October – January 2018)
2017 – Gallery Henizel, Aberdeen (Winter Exhibition November – 3 March 2018)
2017 – Frames Gallery, Perth, (Winter Exhibition, November – March 2018)
2017 – Royal Scottish Academy (Summer Open Exhibition)
2017 – ArTay, Perth festival of the Arts (18-21st May)
2017 – Strathearn Gallery, Crieff, Grand Art (22 April – 21st May)
2017 – Gallery At Fifty Five, Stonehaven
2017 – Morningside Gallery, Small Paintings Exhibition
2017 – Frames Gallery, Perth, Winter’s Beauty (19 Nov – 28 Jan 2017)
2017 – Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) Annual Open
2016 – Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) Annual Open (November 2016)
2016 – Macmillan Art Show, Bonhams, Edinburgh (25-28th Aug)
2016 – Maggie’s Cancer Care Charity Event, Edinburgh (June 23)
2016 – Gallery Heinzel Summer Show (11 June – 20 August)
2016 – St Columbas Hospice Art Show, Edinburgh (2-5th June)
2016 – ArTay, Perth festival of the Arts (May)
2016 – Frames Gallery, Perth, The Art of Printmaking (5 March – 2 April)
2015 – Society of Scottish Artists (SSA) Annual Open Exhibition (Dec 21 2015 – Jan 18 2016)
2015 – Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen (Winter Exhibition, November 2015 – March 2016)
2015 – Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline (Dunfermline Printmakers Exhibition Dec – Jan 2016)
2015 – Edinburgh Art Fair
2015 – Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline, Northern Lights Solo Exhibition (November 2015)
2015 – Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen (Mixed Summer Exhibition, June 2014 – August 2015)
2015 – ArTay (Perth Festival of the Arts)
2015 – Frames Gallery, Perth (March) Scottish Printmakers
2014 – Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen (Mixed Winter Exhibition, 14 Nov 2014 – March 2015)
2014 – Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh (Winter Exhibition)
2014 – St Andrews Museum & Gallery (Sept–November)
2013 – Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts Open, McLellan Galleries, Glasgow (Nov/Dec)
2013 – Impact 8 International Printmakers Conference, Duncan of Jordanstone (Aug)
2013 – Dunfermline Printmakers Summer Exhibition, Lochgelly Center
2013 – Boxed set commissioned by The Carnegie Trust as part of Dunfermline Printmakers
2013 – Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour Open 2013, RSA Edinurgh
2012 – Winter Exhibition at the Meffan Gallery, Forfar
2012 – Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) Open
2012 – 20/20 Print Exchange, Hot Bed Press (touring exhibition throughout UK)
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