buttercup rug

buttercup rug

size: 136 x 94cm

replenishing the exhibition space

Mum and I had a quick rearrange of the "marking time" exhibition today which we are trying to keep running throughout the summer. Luckily we have both finished new pieces recently which filled in the gaps where things have sold and gone off to new homes.

I have also added my new monotype drawings to my main exhibition wall. It's good to rearrange things every so often to keep the space feeling fresh.

sleepless in hoxa

I often have great difficulty falling asleep which is bad as I naturally need a lot of sleep to function properly. On the upside, it was absolutely beautiful from 3.30 to 4am this morning and I quietly worked on a couple of paintings. If I can't sleep I might as well be productive and appreciate the midsummer light.

waiting...

I really shouldn't be a painter as I severely lack patience. Waiting for oil paint layers to dry drives me nuts!

cathedral arches rug

Inspired by the architecture of St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney light.

size: 74 x 125cm

sea froth

19cm square (framed)

oils and gloss on ply

*sold*

monotyping

I've been playing around with monotypes over the past week with mixed degrees of success. That's part of the fun I suppose!

There's a directness and a quality of mark making with monotypes which always appeals to me. I may draw into a few of the prints once they dry to see if they can be developed any further.