A Studio Visit

Hogmanay traditionally involves ‘first footing’, or the arrival of the first guest after midnight on New Year’s Eve. Whilst this hasn’t been possible this year, let’s visit some modern Scottish artists in their studios instead.…

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Working from Home

With the furlough leave scheme coming to an end, more people than ever are working from home. Let’s take a look at the ‘new normal’ of work away from the open plan office, via paintings…

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The Studio at 32 York Place

Whilst scrolling through the colour and noise of Instagram, a low-toned Mother and Son portrait slowed my finger to a stop. Taken by the photographer David Eustace it showed Elizabeth and Guy Peploe, daughter-in-law and…

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Simple Pleasures

Join me in celebrating some of the Simple Pleasures that many of us are able to enjoy whilst living under lockdown, via works in public collections.

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‘How to Home School’ feature for the Fleming Collection

I am delighted that my feature ‘How to Home School‘ for the Fleming Collection has been published on their website. The Fleming Collection website explains that it: “Furthers an understanding and awareness of Scottish art…

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