A Scottish artist, based in Glagsow, working in drawing, painting and printmaking. I create abstracted, painterly images which suggest a narrative but leave space for the viewer’s interpretation. My interests lie in local and personal identities and histories approached from a feminist perspective.

I am currently exploring imagery of fire. On the one hand fire is a dangerous, destructive force, but the spectacle and warmth it provides can also bring people together to gather round, celebrating or sharing stories. Throughout history, fire has also been a source of light in dark times and this seems apt in the present, as the world faces many challenges.

I began my professional artistic journey at Leith School of Art, attending evening classes alongside my career as a primary teacher before spending 2 years on The Painting Course.  I have also studied painting at Gray's School of Art, drawing at the Royal Drawing School and printmaking including at Glasgow Print Studio, where I am a member.

​I have experience in delivering engaging art workshops for adults, children and families, and have also worked as an Art and Creativity Specialist Primary Teacher sharing my love of creativity and image making with the next generation of artists - and being inspired by them in return!

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Awards, Residencies and Exhibitions

Group Exhibition                Members' Christmas Show, Glasgow Print Studio                              Dec 2024

Group Exhibition                  "what in the world", A New Primer, St Margaret's House, Ed               Oct 2024

Open Exhibition                   Visual Arts Scotland 'Then &Now', Dalkeith Palace                                  Aug 2024

Open Exhibition                   SSA 'Threads', Christopher Boyd Gallery at Old Gala House                        July 2024

Open Exhibition                   Spring Show: Awakenings, Six Foot Gallery, Glasgow                                    May 2024

Group Exhibition                  "Snug", Arkade Gallery, Aberdeen                                                                            April 2024

Award                                      VACMA, Creative Scotland/Glasgow Life                                                            April 2024

Open Exhibition                   "Alt-D, Through Drawing", Arkade Gallery, Aberdeen                                      July 2023

Award                                      Jacksons x ASP Award Winner                                                                              June 2023

Group Exhibition                  "Nothing Is Forever", Ardo House, Aberdeenshire                                        June 2023

Open Exhibition                   RSA Annual Exhibition, Edinburgh                                                                         May 2023

Bursary Award                      Participant in "Sustaining Life As a Creative: Working With People"               2023

Group Exhibition                 "Give Me These Moments", Arkade Gallery, Aberdeen                                    April 2023

Group Exhibition                 Arkade Resident’s Exhibition, Arkade Gallery, Aberdeen                            Sept 2022

Award                                     Caram Trust Award, Gray’s School of Art                                                              July 2022

Group Exhibition                 Behind Closed Doors, Gray’s School of Art                                                        April 2022

Group Exhibition                 SSA 30 x 30 at Borders Art Fair                                                                             March 2022

Award                                     The Painting Prize, Leith School of Art                                                                 July 2021

Group Exhibition                 Leith School of Art End of Year Exhibition                                                           July 2021