Climbing this short rise the view to the west and north opens out- Schiehallion and other hills I can’t quite name. Swallows dart across the topmost fields, old hawthorns berried into the hill . Eyebright, birdsong, gorse, bees.

More drawing at Old College today #Edinburgh

One from yesterday when I spent lots of time walking around Edinburgh #mixedmedia

Sketching yesterday in Edinburgh #mixedmedia #sketchbook

Sketch, Ruby Bay, Elie .

Filling sketchbooks at the moment, hoping that these will translate into new paintings soon #Edinburgh #sketchbook #mixedmedia

Dahlias and roses .

Life is a walk in the park

Studio Sale: I have several new paintings and preparatory sketches available. Simply send me a message if you are interested. Thanks! #Edinburgh #artforsale

Studio Sale: I have several new paintings and sketches for sale. Simply send me a message if you are interested in any of the works. Thanks! #Edinburgh #artforsale

New work: Charlotte Square #Edinburgh mixed media on paper

A few sketchbook pages filled today on the rooftop of the National Museum of Scotland #Edinburgh

Early next year, we will be hosting our next exhibition celebrating Orkney's recent art graduates. If you went to school in Orkney or attended UHI Orkney, graduating in 2024-25 with any art degree, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Today we celebrate the birth of Alan Davie (1920-2014) with Magic Circles, 1989 from our Collection © The Estate of Alan Davie. All rights reserved. DACS 2024 #PierArtsCentre #AlanDavie

“To the Sea, From the Land” is live on the Tatha Gallery website, ahead of the opening on 11 October. Delighted to see red dots already. Alongside 2 other artists, I’m showing a new series of small landscapes, together with a selection of larger works: tathagallery.com.

A work in progress today… Hopefully there will be more to share soon! #oldcollege #Edinburgh

Thank you so much!

A couple of warm up drawings this morning after a quick visit to Old College #Edinburgh

Sketching in Edinburgh today #mixedmedia #sketchbook