I generally don't draw things

that move, apart from clouds, which I draw a lot​ and the odd bird​.​ I like to draw things that show - the passage of time; the beauty of a moment; the majesty of presence.​I love sharp lines, bright colours, rough textures, patterns and a little humour.

 

Urban, industrial, residential and rural scenes all feature

 

in my work​. I am always on the look out for inspiration and with my camera as my viewfinder I am constantly snapping views, skies and textures which I use in my art.

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I really enjoy mixing mediums together. In my digital work I often scan my pencil drawings, which I colour on the computer before layering with different combinations of effects and photographic textures.​ In my most recent paintings I did pen drawings over acrylic and gloss paint backgrounds.

 

​Over the years I have also created a whole range of "MadeUp" posters. Inspired by film, music and books these prints incorporate the wonderful world of fonts and are filled with local trivia, history​, ​pop culture references​ and puns.

 

I work from real life and for this reason ​much of my work is Edinburgh-centric​.

My inspirations include Pop Art, 20century advertising posters and Oriental art (including calligraphy, painting and woodblock prints), particularly Hokusai. ​My style together with my influences often results in a retro feel to my work.​