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Representing My City at McManus Galleries
The new Dundee case was unveiled last month in The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum – and two of my wee creations are in there! The enamel pin I designed to help us fundraise for Discovery Walk and the bottle that I created for Law Brewing Co ‘s Dundee Cake Ale are now part…
Tales of the Unexpected – ‘The Golden Thread’
I’m delighted to have been invited to be a part of this exhibition with Archive Collections and Museum Collections, at the University of Dundee. I’ll let the brilliant Matthew Jarron tell you more about it and then as you scroll down I’ll tell you the story that I found in the archives. Join us for…
Re-loved and Recycled Art for Open Studios
Been tidying up my studio and prepping for our open studios and I might have got a wee bit carried away! 😅 Decided to paint my super scruffy old paint cupboard. Poor old thing was so peely and sad looking, needed a bit of love. What do you think? Like it? 🌿💚 Open Studios: 6th…
An Illustrated Journey through the New Children’s Theatre Suite at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
It is so wonderful to be able to announce that the series of giant bespoke murals I created especially for the new Children’s Theatre Suite at Ninewells are now installed, and the first children (and their families) are now being looked after in the suite! I am so very honoured to be a part of…
Light The North Lighthouse – ‘Puffin Playground’
Did you know that puffins love helter skelters? These ones do! Introducing the ‘Puffin Playground’, my 2.5m tall lighthouse sculpture for Light The North art trail, fundraising for Clan Cancer Support. When you are going through tough times it can feel a bit like you’re on a Helter Skelter. The lyrics from The Beatles song…
Help us Design Adventures for the new Children’s Theatre Suite at Ninewells!
I am so excited to be able to announce that I will be creating a whole series of giant bespoke illustrations for the new Children’s Theatre Suite at Ninewells! Local children and their families can help choose the artwork theme for the reception/waiting area of the suite. I can’t wait to see what they pick……
Dundee Windows Project – Sending Smiles From Sunny Dundee!
“Dundee Windows is part of the City Centre Recovery activity from Dundee City Council, re-animating the city centre and welcoming people back to our streets.” I am delighted to one of six artists chosen to “create exciting artworks in vacant windows in the city centre.” The other artists are: Tracey Stewart, Sarah Chacko, Agency of…
Wooden Diorama Mural for Roxburghe House, Dundee
We unveiled the giant wooden diorama mural that I created for Roxburghe House on Friday. It was inspired by patients, staff and the beautiful surroundings, including Balgay Park, Dundee – what a brilliant day! Creating the mural for Roxburghe House has been such a pleasure and a huge honour. The fantastic patients and staff have…
Dundee Cake Ale
When cake becomes beer! Have you seen Law Brewing Co’s latest creation? Dundee Cake Ale. It’s been a delight to work with Danny on this one. The label ties in with my Sunny Dundee range featuring some of Dundee’s iconic buildings. You can also spot the famous Dundee dragons and lilies, an intricate River Tay…
Sunny Dundee
It’s all in the Dundeetail! Did you know? Dundee is the only south-facing city in Scotland that regularly clocks up more hours of sunshine than any other. ☀️ 2018 saw ‘Sunny Dundee’ becoming a popular term in Dundee with #sunnydundee appearing everywhere – often coupled with bright yellow sunglasses and big smiles. The Sunny Dundee…
Family Life Story Mural
In Feb/March 2017 I created this mural for an incredibly lovely family. It tells the story of their lives with lots of hidden details in amongst a garden filled with their favourite flowers and creatures. What an absolute pleasure!
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