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I rediscovered
the joys of painting on retiral as a senior partner in a major Scottish
architectural practice.
What started as a hobby has now developed into a full time occupation
as an artist in watercolour, acrylics and mixed media. Subject matter
is wide ranging, with special inspiration coming from the Scottish
landscape and townscape. I just love studying the play of light
as the weather affects the scene before me, the sun, the shadows
the mood. As a native of Skye, I particularily enjoy the highland
scene, especially Assynt, where my wife Morag and I have a house.
Following is a selection
of this artists work, please phone (01350 728855) to see what we
have available.
Ericht walk, Blairgowrie
watercolour
350 x 250
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Clachtoll Sea
acrylic
490 x 390
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St. Monans Boats
watercolour
350 x 380
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Rum from Laig Bay, Eigg
watercolour
410 x 350
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Regular forays
to the continent result in plein air interpretations of the cities
of mainly France, Spain and Italy including the painters jewel in
the crown, Venice. I usually go with painting groups comprising different
nationalities and have made many long lasting friendships this way,
while also learning so much.
As an active member of Dundee Art Society and Broughty Ferry Art Society,
where I teach a painting class, I enjoy the company of like minded
souls. I demonstrate watercolour painting throughout Scotland,and
have won a series of awards including Scottish finalist in Channel`s
Watercolour Challenge, the Artist Magazine`s Summer Painting Competition
2004.( Front cover of Dec. issue) and first prize in the Spring 2007
front cover Competition for the Ken Bromley Art Supplies catalogue.
Having exhibited widely throughout Scotland, I now have paintings
in private collections all over the world.
The main event in the 2008 calendar will be a return to the Pittenweem
Arts Festival where I share an Exhibition with fellow painter, Liz
Yule.
Currently, due to pressure of work, exposure is restricted to the
venues in Aberfeldy, Meigle, Pittenweem, Dunkeld, North Berwick, Dundee,
Edinburgh, Beauly and Lochinver. I do several charity shows in the
year, and undertake private commissions when time permits.
Commissions include work for Perth and Kinross Council, paintings
of Perth to be presented to Perth, Australia (featured on Australian
TV) and to Schaffenburg, Germany
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