The Artist's Work
Iwork mostly in oils and acrylic in a fairly tight, realistic style and, greatly inspired by the magnificent Scottish coastline near my studio, a large part of my work is oil paintings of seascape and coastal scenes, including boats and harbours.
I particularly enjoy capturing light reflecting on the sea as the sun sets and the contrast between the light and the strong, dark shadows and silhouettes it creates.
In addition to painting, I am also an illustrator. I produce detailed illustrations and black and white drawings covering a wide variety of subject matter. I am particularly inspired by the textures and contrast created when man-made creations are in the process of being reclaimed by Nature like crumbling buildings and stonework, decaying wood and rusting machinery...see the triptych titled ‘Time’s Devouring Hand’ on the ‘Illustrating and other work’ page.
Fine Art Gallery 2
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This gallery of my paintings and illustrations includes (from left to right).
- Peach Sky, Arran 14 x 14 ins. Oil
- Nest Egg 10 x 10 ins. Oil
- Rum and Eigg 8 x 20 ins. Oil
- Sunset, Forth Bridge 10 x 25 ins. Oil
- Mitchell Lane, Glasgow 12 x 12 ins. Oil
- Boat Wreckage 8 x 12 ins. Pen and Ink
- Ailsa Craig at Sunset 8 x 8 ins. Oil
Have a look at the prints of my oil paintings and illlustrations or contact me if you are interested in commissioning a painting.