BIOGRAPHY

I explore new approaches to figurative art, combining simple figurative forms with elements of abstraction. I use simple colours and brushstrokes, avoiding inconsequential details, in order to focus on and to intensify emotion.

I want to make the heart sing.

 

​QUALIFICATIONS: DA (Edin), MA (RCA).

Drawing and Painting Diploma, Edinburgh College of Art (1964-1968).

Drawing and Painting Post-Diploma, Commended, Edinburgh College of Art (1969).

MA in Painting (with an essay on the style of Goya), Royal College of Art, London (1969-1972)

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AWARDS

Summer Scholarship, Hospitalfield House, Arbroath (1967)

David Murray Award for Landscape Painting, Royal Academy, London (1969).

E.Q.Henriques Gift for best woman artist, Royal College of Art (1972).

 Edinburgh Printmakers Publishing Award, 196th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy (2022).

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MEMBERSHIP

Visual Arts Scotland (elected Professional Member).

Society of Scottish Artists (Member).

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