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Work in progress: December
New month: new work Back to the Cairngorms for my next few paintings. My inspiration for this piece lies in the way the land forms a narrow strip between the loch and the sky, and the contrasting patterns created by the forrest. This sketch was created on a trip to Newtonmore earlier this year and…
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In the spotlight
Clouds over the Forth I started this piece in August and, what with a few interruptions for commissions, it has taken until today to get it finished. I now have a love/ hate relationship with it. My inspiration for starting it was in the quality of light in the sky and the river. Despite my…
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In the Spotlight
In the Forest These three oil paintings were inspired by numerous visits to the Cairngorm area in the Highlands of Scotland. At a time when travel options are limited, they remind me of the peace and tranquility of the Abernethy Forest and the gentle lapping of the water on the shores of Loch Mallachie. Trees…
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From the archives
Princes Street Gardens An old favourite, this print is taken from an original acrylic painting created in 2007. Several well known Edinburgh landmarks can be seen from this vantage point on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. In the immediate foreground is the NationalGallery of Scotland. The Scott Monument and the Balmoral Hotel are also visible…
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