I attended George Street School of Art in Dumfries and obtained my HND in Art and Design. Whilst at college I was introduced to many different subjects and techniques but the one I kept coming back to was printmaking and decided this was the way forward for my art.

My favourite techniques are reduction linocuts and etchings, as these seem to challenge both my logical and creative sides.
Reduction linocuts use the same piece of lino for each print and each different layer is cut from the same piece of lino, thereby reducing it as the piece progresses.
My etchings are made using non-toxic etching solutions and I prefer using an aluminium plate, as this gives a tonal softness called aquatinting without the need to prepare the plate first.
I also make woodblocks, following the Japanese printing method, which uses watercolour paint instead of ink. The wood is artists grade plywood as this gives a good clean cut.

As part of my college course we were asked to make an artists book. These books are usually hand made, follow no rules and are as interesting and varied as the artists imagination. I used all my printmaking experience to make my first book, which then lead to more and I started becoming more adventurous with styles and bindings.

To buy directly from me, my work, (and sometimes me) can be found in an artists co-operative situated in south west Scotland.
I have my pieces in two locations here;
The Artists and Makers shop, 141 King Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. DG7 1DX (Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm all year round.)
The Mill On The Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway. DG7 2HS (Open seasonally from April to October, 10am-4pm daily.)