Horse models and drawings

In an attempt to "solve" the problem of a particular sketch, I have now created small wire and tape models so that I can draw from different angles and loosen up my thinking.Taking this a bit further to show the horses in a mysterious…

Abstract monoprints September 2025

Process prints using monoprint and drawing into result to explore and have fun.  Using limited palette influenced by Japanese woodblock artist Hiroshige.  I will continue with this project through more drawing, construction, collage…

Abstract Horse in Landscape sketches

I very much like these little abstract drawings from a few years ago, created with raw spontaneous energy and certitude.

Oil studies of Newmarket

Back catalogue of Newmarket studies made a few years ago.   Here's the first one.  I have altered it very slightly. I will be adding more of these

Drawing the skeleton at Dicks’s Vet, Edinburgh

 Fabulous morning last week studying from the equine skeleton at The Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.   However much I study and learn, there is ALWAYS a new stage of understanding.  Thanks to Gottfried Bammes, I…

Charcoal studies of the horse’s head

First studies for my new exhibition next year in Dunblane.  I am looking again at the horse's head.  This time with deeper understanding.  

Wallhangings

NEW!   Wallhangings at Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair, Newcastle.  All sold.

New series of abstract paintings

The above painting "The Red Road" is special for me - a breakthrough moment between shape, subject and colour.   The series abstract paintings below are a development of this painting. 

Abstract sketches

Free interpretations from a series of 30+ landscape sketches made during a visit to the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire in 2017.  Small works on card, using acrylic paint and allowing it to go as it pleases to unexpected effect.  Ongoing…

Abstract horse drawings from the archive

I discovered these semi abstract drawings in my archive.  I did them as part of preparation for my exhibition, "The Horse in the Heart"at Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh in 2016. They seemed very daring and strange at the time!  Now I…