Each painting is based on my extensive travels through the countryside that I portray. I paint in
my studio using both photography and my knowledge of the specific locations to equally
influence the art. As I paint I like to visualize the entire landscape including the contours and
valleys not visible in the final painting
My current focus is on contemporary landscape and seascapes. I love to portray the dramatic
Northern California scenery where I currently live, in addition to my native North of Scotland
which has a very different kind of beauty.more
