Landscape
Encaustics
Aurora Series - The Aurora Borealis, which can be seen in the Highlands of Scotland on clear winter nights forms a major part of my inspiration
 Northern Cloudscape |  Midnight Magic |  Exploding Sky |
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 by aurora light |  golden sky |  aurora borealis |
 Green Aurora |  northern lights |  Reflected Aurora |
 stormy aurora |
Sea Series - Living in a small seaside town, the varied nature of the restless ocean is a constant source of inspiration for my art.
 storm with silver waves |  Sea foam |  the sea's devistating force |
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 The Desolate Coast |  Furious Seas |  beacon of hope |
 calm sea |
Lochs Series - The inland lakes/lochs and pools which form in many areas of Scotland, most famously Loch Ness, are also a great source of inspiration to me.
 Enchanted Pool |  meander |  sheltered pool |
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 autumn flood |  lochside |  the glassy loch |
 dirty weather |  dragonfly dance |  crater lake |
Islands Series - Inspired by the rugged beauty of the Hebridian islands
 Monolithic Island |  Volcanic Island |
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Waterfall Series - the dramatic waterfall is a subject I revisit often. This was my first attempt at painting them
 waterfall 2 |  waterfall 1 |
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Glaciers Series - an attempt to capture the majestic rivers of ice in encaustic wax.
 River of Ice |  Encroaching Glacier |
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Mountains Series - The hills and mountains of the Highlands are forever cropping up in my pictures.
 to the far blue hills |  mountain chain |  mystic earthwork |
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 mountain ridge |  golden flowers |  Source of the Dark River |
 Beyond the Black Hills |  moorland and black hills |  sandstone hills |
 Timeless Mystery |
Circular Paintings Series - This is a series in progress. This format is now a favourite of mine and more images will be added...
 lush waterfall |  Mountain retreat |  Crystal falls |
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Trees Series - The characterful trees frame and enliven landscape paintings
 water of life |  sunset sentinal |  sunset bay |
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 three sisters |  poppy fields |  trees |
 Barren tree |  dusty landscape |  desert tree |
 sun canopy |
American West Series -Beginning with a commisson piece the series is expanding into other pieces which are larger than life...
 the devils tower |  the gold road |  Thunderstorm |
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Sunset Series - exploring some of the wonderful colours which occur in sunsets
 ominous sunset |  sunset ridge |  fireglow sunset |
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 Lochside sunset |  silhouette hills |  sunbeams |
 layers of land and sky |  white light |  flight of hope |
 morning glow |
"Starry night" Series - inspired by the night sky and the vibrant colours of Vincent Van Gogh it is natural that I should paint night scenes
 comet 1 |  watcher in the night |  comet 2 |
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 star ice |  starlit bay |  night flowers |
 full moon |  winter |