about me

I studied Drawing & Painting at Glasgow School of Art from 1979 until 1983.   I was taught by James D Robertson, Barbara Rae, Jack Knox and John Cunningham.   

James D Robertson was my mentor from 2005 until his death in 2010. 

I'm a painter.    I tend to be drawn to subjects that visually stimulate me.   In addition, the process and the craft of making paintings are very important to me, so draughtsmanship, mark making, composition and the intelligent use of colour are all key tenets of my work.    I try to make best use of these tools to create rich and dynamic paintings.

awards

2016  Diplomate of the Paisley Art Institute (PAI)
2013  Elected member of the Royal Glasgow Institute Of The Fine Arts (RGI)
2012  2013 Mackintosh Residency, Collioure
2009  Riverside Gallery Exhibition Award (RSW)
2009  Joe Hargan Award (PAI)
2008  Alexander Graham Munro Award (RSW)
2007  Elected member of Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW)
1996  Armour Award (RGI)
1995  James Torrance Memorial Award (RGI)
1983  Armour Prize (GSA)