The Secret Place Painting

My paintings are inspired by nature, animals and the colours and light of the seasons. I am also fascinated with the human form and expression. Painting helps me to keep a balanced view of the world by deeply observing and interpreting it’s beauty. I have been painting and drawing for as far back as I can remember and consider myself to be a self taught artist. I studied illustration in Edinburgh before heading to London where I began my freelance creative career back in 1999. Initially I set up a small business as an illustrator and calligrapher for pub and restaurant chalkboards. Before long I had requests for murals and bespoke canvases. My illustration work also grew and I became more involved with vector work and character design. In 2012 I moved back to Edinburgh and continued in that vein for a while. Although I enjoyed my work, I found myself mostly sat in front of a computer. I realised I missed the messiness and freeness of working with paint so I decided to start creating my own art. And here I am.