Four Works for the 141st Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW
I am submitting three watercolours and one pen and ink drawing to this exhibition. Two are local landscapes with one … more
1845 Hercules Platen Press
Over recent weeks I have been negotiating the purchase of this press from an SWE member who lives in Kent. … more
Old Tattie Digger – wood engraving
I engraved this lemonwood block in June and was quite pleased with the result. The subject is an old tattie … more
Old Gate Post, Auchoirk
I recently purchased two 3″ x 4″ samples of resingrave. I had read that it was an excellent substitute for … more
Brairded Fields, Pitskelly
Following on from a wood engraving of an old gate at Pitskelly, I noted the view from the top field … more
Feed Ring, High Auchoirk
Just finished printing a small limited edition on my book press, of my latest wood engraving. I have looked at … more
“The Pitskelly Farm Gate”
Recently, I discovered some new walks behind the High School and on Pitskelly Farm land. The farmer has left a … more
Old Salmon Net Poles, St Cyrus
Recently I went to St. Cyrus to draw the abandoned salmon fisher buildings south of the river at St. Cyrus. … more
Maybe a new string to my bow.
I have been interested in wood engraving for years, my last fleeting attempt at this craft was a long time … more
‘A Half Dozen’ oil on linen
I found this old egg box in a shed in St Vigeans, where we lived. I have kept it for … more