This year my calendar includes paintings from a number of trips over the last 15 months together with memories from the past.

 

I am working my way through the Small Isles and have now visited Eigg, Rum and more recently, Muck. For me each island is very different in terms of colour, light, atmosphere and coastline. On the way to Muck, travelling through Glencoe I was persuaded to plunge into the fresh water pool where the three rivers meet. A fabulous refreshing experience and not as cold as I thought it would be! Having passed through Ballaulish we stayed at a beautiful spot in Appin before making our way to the Corran ferry to visit once again the stunning Sanna Bay and Ardtoe Beach before reaching Mallaig. Such a beautiful coastline with magnificent views to the Isles. 

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I have over recent years  been painting predominantly in oil, working outdoor as well as from sketches and photographs. My emphasis is on colour, light, mood, capturing how this connects to my feelings and to the spirit of the land and sea. There is definitely a relationship/connection between nature and my mind. You will see that my work tends to be vibrant and colourful portraying the beautiful and dramatic views of the landscape and coastline, whilst bringing out the rhythm and texture by using different techniques and brush strokes.

 

When the urge to paint is strong I just want to drop everything and get lost in my own world where I can observe and immerse myself within the environment.