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Carl Jung on the permeability of Psyche
In this quote Jung is describing his experience of the tower he constructed at Bollingen on the shore of lake Zurich. This suggests that...
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Apr 92 min read

Studio Update
First newsletter of the year, with work in progress, a recent ramble in the Black Mountains, and inspiration in the form of a John...
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Jan 28, 20241 min read

Arthur Machen - A tale of curious connections
In the current newsletter I explore strands of my life and art that seem subtly interwoven with Arthur Machen, a writer of mysterious and...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read

Winter Collection
9 new images are available for Winter. Some are available from me directly through the webshop, others are currently at exhibitions. You...
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Dec 17, 20221 min read


130th Society of Scottish Artists Annual Exhibition
This new acrylic painting, titled 'At The Roots Of Silence', is included in the Society Of Scottish Artists Annual Exhibition, now open...
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Dec 17, 20221 min read

New work available
A new collection of acrylic and ink on paper artworks. Click the image below to see the Newsletter with further details, or visit the...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read

Into The Black Mountains (1)
The first in a series exploring this fascinating and very beautiful area of Wales. Click the image to read...
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Jul 31, 20221 min read

Two new works in Visual Arts Scotland Annual Exhibition
I will have two works on paper in this Visual Arts Scotland exhibition. Originally due to be held at the Royal Scottish Academy in...
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Mar 11, 20221 min read


Cardiff M.A.D.E - Winter Art Wall
It's been a while coming, 13 years to be precise, but I have work on a wall in Wales once again. Opening on Saturday 20th November, the...
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Nov 14, 20211 min read


A Note From The South Country
Latest Numinous Landscape newsletter - A brief ode to the chalklands of my home, with reference to the writings of Edward Thomas, and the...
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Aug 6, 20211 min read

Re:Connect - Society of Scottish Artists exhibition
I had the pleasure of curating this exhibition alongside SSA Council members, in the capacity of invited artist. Work by SSA members on...
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Jun 2, 20211 min read


#tendaychallenge - 6. The first work I sold.
In 2015 I exhibited my first work in exhibitions outside of an educational context. 'Blood Moon' and 'Black Gem of the Desert' appeared...
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Feb 25, 20211 min read


#tendaychallenge - 3. What is the Earth an expression of?
Over the past few years I have been a member of the Scottish Centre For Geopoetics, which has proved to be an enriching resource for...
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Feb 22, 20212 min read


Society of Scottish Artists 30x30 exhibition
Usually a component of the SSA's annual exhibition, this online exhibition is comprised of a selection of works by members, priced at...
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Nov 27, 20201 min read
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