Acrylic on canvas board.

21x17" approx. Silver and Black Frame. Double Mounted.

I have taken the inspiration for this painting from the ever restless Atlantic sea around the coast of Scotland. The lighthouse is flashing its warning out to passing ships.

18x22" approx.
Acrylic on canvas board.
Antique Pine frame, double mount.

Based on the Golden Eagle of Scotland in its natural Highland habitat. Inspiration is gained by close observation to nature.
This painting may be read in two ways. The first is the natural depiction of the bird in its habitat, the second is that the word 'Volant' is translated to mean flying and is to be found in Heraldry.

Watercolour

picture size 9" x 7" approx

Inspired by the Japanese Artist Hokusai

This painting contrasts the Kingfisher, who is seen in action, darting between the stillness of the Iris flowers.
This will be displayed at the forthcoming "Oriental Dreams" exhibition the be held in Wanlockhead, Southern Scotland on July 14th 2007.

Watercolour

Picture size 7" x 9" approx

Inspired by the Japanese artist Kiyonaga

Depicting the beautiful CherryTrees which blossom at the coming of Spring.

Encaustic

This painting shows the dramatic effect which can be gained by my use of strong colours available in this art form and which is typical throughout the mediums I work in, and reflects the inspiration of nature and light which is often commented upon.

Water-colour

The Pink Magnolia.
Finished size 16x19" approx.including frame.

This beautiful Blossom lends its self perfectly to this medium, the flowing lines and graceful petals are set against a pale green background which is painted with a 'pearly' water-colour wash.

Encaustic

Finished size including frame 8"x11" approx.

This work is a compilation of many of the waterfalls which I have seen.The natural colours and the force of nature are represented to their full advantage.

Acrylic on canvas board.

This painting, depicting a Gold Panner working the water,
is based on a popular pastime which is popular here in my village in Scotland which is renowned for its Gold.

The pan contains actual pieces of Gold found here in the burn.

Acrylic on Canvas board.

Finished size 17" x 13" approx.

Based on an 18th c. Scene of  a group of curlers playing a rink on a curling  pond here in Scotland on a winters day.
The attention to the smallest  detail and the winter light is typical of my work and reflects the way that nature is an ever present inspiration.