Welcome Painting

I was born in Scotland and brought up in a very creative household. I learned to draw and paint from an early age taking great joy from close observation of my subject and trying to capture some special detail. My family and I emigrated to New Zealand in 1992 and I have enjoyed developing my art in this country. My focus is now on oil painting having previously worked with watercolour and acrylic paint. A lot of my inspiration comes from the light and colours of this land and it’s flora and fauna. My garden is a constant joy for me-it is filled with colour and contrast -there is always a painting there for me. I thoroughly enjoy the journey that painting takes me- always to somewhere I didn’t intend to go.