I work in oils, with mainly Galloway subjects and love finding new locations or secret viewpoints within the area. Other subjects that attract me are from high fells in the Lake District and Scotland and the amazing colours of the Hebridean islands. Mostly my work is of places that are recognisable but can be in fact imaginary. I'm fascinated by the changes light brings to a place, and lately I have focused on the more atmospheric seascapes – sunsets either with the subtle evening glow of Galloway, its eye-catching fiery warm colours, or highlighted reflections on dark, still waters. These have not been so much concerned with place as they are in a revelatory feeling I get from those special moments before dark descends. I have also been exploring the new series that began last year – “Into the Wind” – resulting in expressive imagined seascapes, generally with more movement in – often with a turbulence you aren't sure if you can see, disappearing beneath night clouds and dark distance. Some of this work has been recently exhibited at the Visual Art Scotland exhibition in Edinburgh, and I will be producing new pieces in the series for Spring Fling. There is a cross-over with these and 2 earlier themes – Sea Spirits and Wind on the High Tops. I like to revisit these more semi-abstract themes and find new ideas.