BIOGRAPHY

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My work explores the relationship between landscape and memory, horizons and emotion. I love the creative exploration of dramatic weather and scenery, capturing the beauty of a glimpse of sunlight through a dark cloud, or a golden reflection on deep distant water.  I paint where I love being: the Scottish outdoors with its mountains, lochs, beaches and thunderous skies. I paint instinctively and loosely, predominantly using acrylic paint on canvas, often with the addition of gold leaf.  

I studied English Literature and Language at University before working in publishing in Edinburgh and London. I’m drawn to art for similar reasons that I love books: escapism, imagination and a shared connection. 

Lockdown kickstarted my determination to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a professional artist. I completed four years of courses at Leith School of Art which not only honed my style of abstracted landscape painting, but gave me the opportunity to meet other artists.  I have exhibited at the Borders Art Fair, the Dundas Street Gallery, the Moy Mackay Gallery, the Torrance Gallery and twice at the Edinburgh Art Fair. I have sold my work, as well as commissioned paintings, throughout the UK and overseas.

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