Welcome to the Toadstool Trail! A magical outdoor nature trail filled with curious adventuring and playful togetherness that spans the generations. The Toadstool Trail is all about capturing the magic of nature, about being playful, about being together across generations, and about being outdoors. It’s about encouraging people to find the multitudes of benefits to…
Tag: Scottish Artist
A Look Through A Window
Working together with women from The Glens Projects – Glen Isla and Glen Clova – to create a sculptural piece for their community, whilst reflecting the women themselves. Created to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 and found at Arbroath Harbour, with stunning views out to sea, over the harbour and town and…
Dundee Dots
The Dundee Dots are colourful and fun but not just that, they also hold a lot of meaning in their bold designs. They represent our city’s history and also some other nods to our present and future. These dots bring you Jute, Jam, Journalism, Adventure and more… Blue Dot – Represents Jute. The Dundee jute…
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…
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……
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…
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!
Exhibition: River Deep Mountain High
RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH – Archives to Artworks An exhibition to mark the Year of Coast and Water curated by Archive Services at the University of Dundee. Artists and creative writers were invited to respond to the University’s rich collections on the themes of rivers, seas, coasts and mountains. Original photographs, journals, plans and specimens…
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