Artist And Tutor
Current
Freelance
North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
I create experimental drawings which are constructed via a combination of blind drawing and meticulous detail. I mainly produce figurative studies, which are inspired strongly by organic elements. I also enjoy depicting animals using mixed media such as ink, watercolour, pencil and pen. Notable Exhibitions -Degree show, The Glasgow School of Art“Selected Graduates”, The Biscuit Factory, NewcastleSelected alumni exhibition via Ayr CollegeGroup show, The Mansfield Park GallerySolo show, Harbour Arts CentreMacLean Museum, GreenockDNA Hub, GlasgowVarious, Scotland, via Borrowed Space“Creative Banter Presents Merge”, Skypark, Glasgow (Curator)“The Hand That Feeds”, Glasgow, (Co-Curator)East Kilbride Arts Centre"Phases", The Backdoor Gallery (with Susan Laws) Various city centre venues via Grey Wolf ArtArt For Care, Glasgow Art Club100 Flowers, New South Glasgow Hospital Long Live Art, Argyll Arcade (Organiser) Solo show, Dysfunction Gallery Visible Women 2016, Redlees StudiosEdinburgh Macmillan Art ShowGAG - I Heart Bathroom Art, The Space Visible Women 2017, Kinning Park ComplexSolitude, Lillie Art Gallery (with Laura Kiddie)The Art of Divine Inspiration, Whitespace EdinburghSeasons of the Witch, Glasgow Theosophical Society --I have experience facilitating workshops with people of all ages and abilities - in collaboration with community groups, schools, social enterprises and charities including; Ayr College, The Big Draw, Enable Scotland, Voluntary Arts Scotland, Willowbank Special Needs School, Nik’s Creative Station, Scottish Forestry Commission, Art Fusion, East Ayrshire Council, Sketchaman Life Drawing, Diversity Arts, University of West of Scotland and Hansel Village. Workshops include teaching drawing, printmaking, mask-making, papercrafts and recycled material crafts. This role also involves the installation of arts and crafts items made by community groups - in public spaces.
