Queen Margaret University

A graphic recording capturing 'The East Lothian Climate Hub Launch'.
Insights were captured from the Steering group and the Chair about what the Hub aims to do, accompanied by a series of presentations. The culmination of my graphic recording featured illustrations encapsulating the networking sessions and engaging Q&A interactions. Overall, the event proved to be both interesting and informative, My gratitude is extended to Lil for the opportunity to participate in a wownderful evening.

Autumn

What a wonderful day we had. Autumn has arrived! My pop-up Creative Art Workshop began in the beautiful Willow Room and Garden, Cockenzie House. The morning was spent exploring a wide range of objects from nature, sea and shore that was connected to the changing season. Dementia Friendly East Lothian was such joy to work with. #dementia

The robin

One of my favourite British garden birds, the little robin red breast. I found out recently that some robins travel as far as Portugal or Spain in winter. In my garden this autumn I seem to have two duelling males. The illustration below is a drawing of a single robin perched on a branch with the Firth of Forth in the background. I have included my favourite East Lothian landmark, The Bass Rock.

#ink #watercolour #bassrock #eastlothian #robin #britishbirds #illustration #wildlife

The John Byrne Award

I submitted this painting as my entry in The John Byrne Award. I paint animals primarily because I love them and of the strong bond we as humans cultivate with them. We care for them and love them, most of time, as we do our cherished family members. #love #painting #johnbyrneaward

The Colour Blue

I'm such lover of the colour blue. Any shade or tone. I am in the process of creating my own shades of blue to use in my harbour and seascape paintings. My favourite so far I have titled ‘Heady Blue. A combination of Violet, French Ultramarine and Titanium white, and with a little something extra added for warmth.

A Blue moment in time

Introducing a new colour titled ‘Mckay Blue’.

This is a small painting I did from a photograph that a friend of mine took. We were visiting The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. I really like the combination of the rich tan colours of the bench with shades of blue on his clothes with pink and salmon colours of the walkway. ,

Mckay Blue is a mixture of Prussian Blue and Primary Blue. Titanium White was added later for highlights and used on his black coat and rucksack.

This small painting will soon be for sale in my gallery under portraits.

I used Heady Blue for the mid tones.