an exhibition of work at
the - 1896 Gallery
Boat of Garten
Now Finished
This collection of art is more of a varied selection from across Scotland. Connection is still key, the inspiration for them comes from a day out in the Cairngorms, many walks along Reiss and Keiss Beaches, holidays on the West Coast of Scotland and the Borders, plus time spent in Orkney. All time spent with those I love including my faithful 3 dogs that are almost always along for the walk.
A connection to my work and what I make is needed, emotions and memories are invested in what I create. I have found that my best work is inspired in this way. The landscape can be familiar or new; the important thing is the connection with another, enjoying the company of people and, or, my dogs, all whilst walking.
This exhibition of 20 pictures have yet again been inspired by several days all spent with my loved ones. That coupled with a love of what I do, I can only hope, shines through to you the viewer.
Summit Stretch
Summit Stretch
Detail of - Summit Stretch
Room View of - Summit Stretch
Summit Stretch
Sgor Gaoith
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 55x55cm / Frame Size - 73x73cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Greener on the Other Side
Greener on the Other Side
Detail of - Greener on the Other Side
Room View of- Greener on the Other Side
Greener on the Other Side
Sand Dunes between the North Sea and Reiss Golf Course
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 55x55cm / Frame Size - 73x73cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Stuck in the Middle With You
Stuck in the Middle With You
Detail of- stuck in the Middle With You
Room View of- Stuck in the Middle With You
Stuck in the Middle With You
Knoydart
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 25x85cm / Frame Size - 36x98cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues
Detail of- The Moody Blues
Room View of- The Moody Blues
The Moody Blues
Reiss Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 46x46cm / Frame Size - 63x63cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price -SOLD
Singing the Blues
Singing the Blues
Detail of- Singing the Blues
Room View of- Singing the Blues
Singing the Blues
Reiss Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 46x46cm / Frame Size - 63x63cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Stopped in my Tracks
Stopped me in my Tracks
Detail of- Stopped me in my Tracks
Room View of- Stopped me in my Tracks
Stopped in my Tracks
Keiss Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 36x36cm / Frame Size - 53x53cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Rhythmic Land
Rhythmic Land
Detail of- Rhythmic Land
Room View of- Rhythmic Land
Rhythmic Land
Scotts View, Melrose
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 36x36cm / Frame Size - 53x53cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
The Way Forward
The Way Forward
Detail of- The Way Forward
Room View of- The Way Forward
The Way Forward
Sgor Gaoith
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 36x36cm / Frame Size - 53x53cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Prime Location
Prime Location
Detail of- Prime Location
Room View of- Prime Location
Prime Location
Camasdarach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 30x30cm / Frame Size - 43x43cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Corran Narrows
Corran Narrows
Detail of- Corran Narrows
Room View of- Corran Narrows
Corran Narrows
Loch Linnhe
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 30x30cm / Frame Size - 43x43cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Boundary Lines
Boundary Lines
Detail of- Boundary Lines
Room View of- Boundary Lines
Boundary Lines
Galloway Hills
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 30x30cm / Frame Size - 43x43cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Old Boathouse- Camasdarach
Old Boathouse- Camasdarach
Detail of- Old Boathouse- Camasdarach
Room View of- Old Boathouse- Camasdarach
Old Boathouse
Camasdarach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 22x22cm / Frame Size - 33x33cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Big Sky - Dunnet Beach
Big Sky - Dunnet Beach
Detail of- Big Sky - Dunnet Beach
Room View of- Big Sky - Dunnet Beach
Big Sky
Dunnet Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 22x22cm / Frame Size - 33x33cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Downpour Day
Downpour Day
Detail of- Downpour Day
Room View of- Downpour Day
Downpour Day
Keiss Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 22x22cm / Frame Size - 33x33cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Headland Homes
Headland Homes
Detail of- Headland Homes
Room View of- Headland Homes
Headland Homes
Orkney
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 22x22cm / Frame Size - 33x33cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Boathouse Blues
Boathouse Blues
Detail of- Boathouse Blues
Room View of- Boathouse Blues
Boathouse Blues
Dunnet Bay
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 20x20cm / Frame Size - 28.5x28.5cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Walk at Dusk
Walk at Dusk
Detail of- Walk at Dusk
Room View of- Walk at Dusk
Walk at Dusk
River Wick
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 18x18cm / Frame Size - 28.5x28.5cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame
Ray of Light
Ray of Light
Detail of- Ray of Light
Room View of- Ray of Light
Ray of Light
Reiss Beach
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 18x18cm / Frame Size - 28.5x28.5cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
Back to the Bothy
Back to the Bothy
Detail of- Back to the Bothy
Room View of- Back to the Bothy
Back to the Bothy
Galloway Hills
Paint / Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 18x18cm / Frame Size - 28.5x28.5cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in a white wooden box frame.
Price - SOLD
The Little After thoughts
8 Little Stitched Abstract Pictures
Made from the bits left over from collaging my other work. Placed with purpose and love, then machine and hand stitched, to create little bits of joy in their own right. May you fall a little bit in love with them like I have.
Little After Thought No 1
Little After Thought No 2
Little After Thought No 3
Little After Thought No 4
Little After Thought No 5
Little After Thought No 6
Little After Thought No 7
Little After Thought No 8
The Little After thoughts
Fabric and Paper Collage/ Machine and Hand Stitched
Work Size - 13.5x13.5cm / Frame Size - 24x24cm
Mounted on off white mount board / Framed in grey painted wooden box frame.
Artist Information
The work is developed using layering of various techniques.
Drawing is important, it is the primary step to each piece. I draw simply in black biro, within sketch books, trying to capture the movement and feelings of the place.
The final pieces start with paint reflecting the sketch, which is used to define colour value, informing the following layers. These next layers are collage - both fabric and paper – then, finally, machine and hand embroidery. The resulting work is both considered, and intuitive, with several dimensions to it: image, composition, colour, line and texture.
Please Note -
Colour representation is as accurate as I can make it, therefore it may be slightly different is real life
All the artwork shown in situ, in the rooms, is done by a digital app, therefore again there will be slight differences in real life.