I studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1981-1986 under Jack Knox, Jimmy Robertson and Barbara Rae. There was a great emphasis put on expressive painting in the studios, and drawing the figure in the life room. At this time the GSA also had a facility at Culzean [ with Robin Hume as artist in residence] and this was always the highlight of any term. It was here I first really started to look at the West Coast landscape in my work.
Pure painting, the language of forms and colours, and the elegance and simplicity of draftsmanship are my main concerns although I have recently been working in the field of public art and this poses new exciting challenges for me.
Public and Private collections include: the National Portrait Gallery, London; the British Broadcasting Corporation; Culverwell & Co, Edinburgh; Palisade Properties, Glasgow and The West End Window, Ashton Lane, Glasgow.