About

Water and pigment, for me it's a magical combination.

I find my inspiration in the effect of light and weather on the landscape. Dramatic stormy skies, or days when scudding clouds cast shadows on the ground; each is equally interesting. Old, crumbling buildings are another subject that I look for. I love their interesting shapes, and their nooks and crannies, as well as the sense of history in them.

 

 

My work is in watercolour, and I paint in a traditional manner. The subtleties and challenges of the medium are the things that I find constantly absorbing.

I come from an artistic family and I have always had an interest in art of various kinds. I spent a short time following a more conventional career in agricultural research, but my creativity needed an outlet. I chose to take a different direction with my life, and I taught myself how to paint with watercolour.

I grew up in the south of England, but my mother was Scottish, which gave me a love of Scotland and its landscapes. I now live in Caithness, and my studio is on the edge of the wild and open Flow Country. I have shown my work throughout the Highland area, and have had buyers from the UK, USA and Europe. Since 2007, I have exhibited with the Society of Caithness Artists. In the first year I was fortunate to attract the attention of His Majesty King Charles III. Since then the King has become a regular patron and has built a large collection of my paintings at the Castle of Mey.

 

Some comments from happy customers

"Thank you for delivering the paintings...... very happy with them seeing them on the internet doesn't do them justice. Look forward to seeing more of your work and purchasing from you in the near future."

"Got my painting! It's awesome! The image on the computer just didn't do it justice. The only issue I have now is the fact I want it in my office and my wife wants it in the den. Hope your painting doesn't wind up in divorce court! Thanks again and keep them coming."

"I was fortunate to purchase two of your watercolours on a recent visit to the Castle of Mey with HRH The Prince of Wales. I am now an admirer of your work !!"

"Just to say the painting arrived today and it is fantastic. I am really pleased with it. I think it captures the scene brilliantly. Well done."

"I have received your painting yesterday and as usual very pleased with the result. You should have seen me un-packaging the parcel it was like all my Christmases rolled into one."

"Thank you for the painting, it arrived safely this morning. I can’t wait to get it framed and hung. I love your paintings, you seem to be able to capture the colours, wildness and beauty of the Scottish countryside. When I holiday in Scotland I am always sad to leave, your paintings remind me of happy times spent there."

"My daughter had tears streaming down her face and I thought something was wrong, but she told me that she was just emotional about the lovely painting that she had received".

"I have received the two pictures today and am extremely pleased with your work."

"I received painting today extremely pleased again with your work. I look forward to buying from you again, already have an idea. Thank you again for your service."

"Thank you for delivering the paintings.... very happy with them seeing them on the internet doesn't do them justice. Look forward to seeing more of your work and purchasing from you in the near future."

"Thank you so much for my painting. Its just stunning! I love it. You’ve captured the beautiful countryside perfectly – I feel I could just step into the painting. It’s going in pride of place on my lounge wall where I will be able to daydream to my hearts content."

"We thought that you would like to know that the watercolour has arrived safely. It is absolutely beautiful, and we are sure that our son will be delighted with it when we give it to him for his birthday."

 

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