Another piece in Whitehouse Gallery

A larger piece, now on show and for sale at the Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright
"White Phlox and Windfall" oil painting
Generous neighbours and friends gave me the flowers and apples for this still life

Volunteer Portrait Models Required Broughton House Kirkcudbright

Portrait volunteer models required!
This weekend, renowned portrait painter Euan McClure is holding a workshop in Broughton House.

Saturday, short poses are the order of the day, so if you have a spare hour, we would love the chance to sketch you!

Sunday, 11-4 models for the whole day will receive lunch
So if you are at a loose end this weekend or just fancy the experience, please email with your phone number or leave a message on 01557 331313

Rozelle House Save the Children Exhibition

I am happy to tell you I sold both my paintings that I had showing in the Save the Children exhibition held at Rozelle House, near Ayr. This was the first time my friend Pauline and I had shown in this particular exhibition, she also sold her two pieces.

These are are my two paintings

Friday Class

 What a great day my artists had yesterday! I run beginners drawing and painting classes every Friday, mornings and afternoons. They all got stuck in to the exercise, producing charcoal sketches from a black and white photo, then went for it with colour, in oils. Their colour choices are beautiful.

There is one space in my afternoon class.....come along and give it a go!

Whitehouse Gallery Deadline

Paintings all finished, framed and delivered to The Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright! Never thought I'd make the deadline...it hasn't been without its stressful moments!
"Enchanted Christmas" opens on Saturday 8th November, please come along and see my new work and all the other gorgeous paintings and craftwork

Ullswater

Here are a couple of sketches from Ullswater. I didn't sketch them in the rain and wind! The Lake District does lend itself to the drama of mist, rain and gales, it's beautiful but I am getting a bit fed up getting soaked every day!

I usually can't look sheep in the eye since I read the book Under the Skin, (the film does not do the book justice , partly because it changes the fundamentals of the story!) I looked these sheep in the eye and asked "are you a clone?" They stared back.........Please read the book.......then you will understand...........

Enchanted Christmas, Whitehouse Gallery, Kirkcudbright

After my last 10 hour day of painting, I've completed my ten pieces for Kirkcudbright's Whitehouse Gallery's Christmas exhibition "Enchanted Christmas" beginning on November 8th!

I may have had a bit of a "jug" fest! I didn't realise that I owned so many!

Everyone welcome!