Good Morning Gariwerd!
June 15, 2026
This wee treasure is off to the big city (Melbourne) for the 50×50 exhibition at Brunswick Street Gallery.
Category: painting
Cianalas
May 11, 2026
The phenomenology of belonging There’s no place like home, Toto, but what makes a place feel like home? When I arrived in Australia some 20 years ago I immediately felt at home in the landscape, and yet it’s a far cry from where I grew up in Scotland. I still think of Scotland as home … More Cianalas
Landscapes of Belonging
December 21, 2025
In February I’m starting a painting project that I hope will help me unpack my sense of identity as a migrant to Australia from Scotland. This year-long project comprises a two-month period of immersive painting and solo wild camping across two landscapes that have shaped my identity: one month in the Scottish Highlands where I … More Landscapes of Belonging
Landmarks exhibition opening event
September 7, 2025
Had a great time at the opening of Landmarks III, an exhibition of paintings by Graeme Galloway and me. Met some lovely folks and caught up with some old friends I hadn’t seen in an age. Melissa and Kir from ArtPuff did a great job with the show, and I think it looks really tasty. … More Landmarks exhibition opening event
Preparing for an Art Exhibition
June 2, 2025
There comes a point when you have to stop painting and prepare for exhibition. … More Preparing for an Art Exhibition
An Art Journey S1 Ep1
April 27, 2025
Originally, I titled this post My Art Journey, but I always feel titles beginning with My have a whiff of the sort of book you might write in prison after a failed coup in Munich. So, it’s just An Art Journey. One among so many others. I’m writing it for two reasons: people keep asking … More An Art Journey S1 Ep1
art about place 