Black Gesso, dried petals, brass embellishments, acrylic and soft pastel on canvas.

16 x 20 inches

I love the name ‘Refuweegee’ because Glasgow welcomes everyone, especially those who are struggling and new to the city. The theme of the piece is about the old and the new and how styles change but human behaviour has common traits in every generation and century. However there is a hope and awareness dissolving old ignorance and embracing inclusivity. As one of the narratives says, ‘We’re all Jock Tamson’s Bairns’!

The back of ‘Serene Screen Cherry Blossom’ A swallow flying off in the night. Inspired by the illusions of the sky and water at night, not knowing where one starts and one ends.

Decoupage techniques with black gesso.

This was 4 weeks in the making but I have been thinking of this one for several years. It is a comment on single use plastics and the danger to the earth they are causing. I have used recycled plastic beads (the clear ones from recycled ocean plastic), reclaimed wood and a reclaimed frame. The montage words have been thoughtfully chosen and even include a recycled plastic wrapper made from potato starch which arrived in the post covering a magazine just towards the end of completing the piece.

Made during the first lockdown after finding the green glass heart on the beach

50 X 40 cm Gesso on Canvas

Inspired by the Archways, Alleyways and Closes of the capital city as well as some of my traditional signatures (thistles and montage), a joy to make. Displayed in a reclaimed frame.
(measures 16.5" x 19" inside frame and 20.5" x 27.5" outside)

Montage including all the highlights of Edinburgh

Inspired by St. Giles Cathedral 'crown' with silhouette of Edinburgh skyline.

16 x 12” Gesso on Canvas Board

Made especially for Canadian relatives :-)

Gesso, pastel and lacquer on 30x40cm Canvas

16 x 12” Gesso on Canvas Board

£50

16 x 12” Gesso on Canvas Board

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16 x 12” Gesso on Canvas Board

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Gesso, pastel and lacquer on A3 canvas board

Gesso thistles enhanced with dried flora of thistles and bracken.

Each piece measures 24” x 8”

With handmade frame.

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12 x 10 inches

12 x 10 inches

A series of smaller Thistles using a different textured technique.

24 x 20.5” on Wood

I have always loved Peacocks but was brought up with the superstition that they (or the feathers in the house) were unlucky. Being attracted to the beautiful colours I did some research and found that the superstition probably came from the 'eye' in the feathers but in some cultures this is seen as protection from 'the evil eye' and good luck. I prefer this 'explanation' - 'Stunning in its beauty, the peacock is considered the manifestation of the celestial phoenix on earth'

Gesso, pastel, gold leaf and lacquer.

16x20” Gesso, Hessian, gemstones, dried petals and soft pastel on canvas.

12” x 36” Gesso on Canvas

£250

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7x5” Frame

Helensburgh Beach Sea Glass, glue gun and gesso

Captured the Moon at 3.20am!

06.07.20

Top left detail

Middle detail featuring Drawing Room fireplace tile design

Bottom Montage left to right, original construction, Mr & Mrs MacKintosh, the Hallway entrance, the Drawing Room, the Sleeping Princess and fireplace tiles, the Hallway Clock, Front elevation, artist impression of 'The Box', MMM's anti-macassar and a wee nod to the National Trust.