As folk who know me are aware, I am a lover of all things 'art and design'; whether it is appreciating or partaking. I have been painting and exhibiting my work for 20 years now (EEK!) but over the last few years I have had little time to relax and enjoy this past-time. However, having re-discovered my love of painting with oils (I have always used acrylics or watercolours and haven't painted with oil since art school!) I have somehow managed to make the time. These images show 3 paintings of Caithness scenes, completed this year; my first attempts at oil painting.

1- Caithness sky, currently on display at the Caithness Artists Exhibition.
2- Dunnet beach, sold to a collector
3- Reiss beach

When I paint I love trying to capture light, so most of my works are sky-filled or water related. I like to keep my work simple, allowing the colours to set the atmosphere, either through light, shadow or reflection. At the moment I am planning to 'supersize' my work, working on a larger scale than normal, perhaps even simplifying my work further... watch this space. Whatever happens... I cant wait to sse how it develops.