Curriculum Vitae
Biography:

I was born in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1979 and spent my formative years in the nearby commuter town of Kinross in Perthshire where I developed a keen interest in art.
On completion of high school I was accepted to continue my studies at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. I specialized in Drawing and Painting and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in 2002.
I have since maintained a studio and try to immerse myself in creative environments as much as possible, now living and working in Edinburgh.


Qualifications:



Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art,
University of Dundee,
13 Perth Rd,
Dundee
1998-2002
BA Honours -
Fine Art, Drawing and Painting

During the course of my degree studies I accumulated a wealth of knowledge in Fine Art history, theory and practices. I am proficient in drawing and painting techniques and I also have an extensive technical knowledge of other artistic mediums.
Throughout my undergraduate studies I enjoyed the challenge of conveying ideas and information about the visual arts to others through the development of effective interpersonal and communications skills, report writing, visual interpretation and presentation.

Practice:

Working predominantly in Oil on Canvas using a varied palette, I mainly concentrate on portraiture and figurative subjects. I like to experiment with the visual effects of strong tonal contrasts combined with dynamic compositions, using light and shade generously. I use this technique not only as a compositional device but also to emphasize tension and drama within the painting.
My work is an attempt to combine the realistic depiction of a photograph with compositional elements derived from both classical and abstract influences alongside traditional painting techniques. Influenced by the work of artists such as the contemporary photo-realists’, Chuck Close and Gerhard Richter to the Baroque and Old Masters, such as Caravaggio and Rembrandt.




Exhibitions:


Solo:

2003
• Feb: “Up Close And Personal”, Lochgelly Arts Centre, Fife

Group:

2006
• Mar: Art Ireland, Dublin

• Feb: Londan Afordable Art Fair, Battersey Park, London

2005
• Nov: Art Ireland, Dublin

• Nov: Christmas Group Show, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen

• Aug: Festival Group Show, ScotlandArt.com Gallery, Edinburgh

• Feb: Figurative Group Show, Green Gallery, Aberfoyle

2004
• Nov: St Andrews Week Exhibition, Old Course Hotel, St.Andrews

• Jun: Group Exhibition, Mckenzie Galleries, St.Andrews,

• Mar: London Affordable Art Fair, Battersey Park, London

2003
• Dec: Christmas Group Show, ScotlandArt.com Gallery, Glasgow

• Sept: Group Exhibition, Q2 Gallery, Dundee

• Jun: “New Faces” Exhibition, Gallery Heinzel, Aberdeen

• May: Group Exhibition, ScotlandArt.com Gallery, Glasgow

• Apr: Glasgow Art Fair, George Square, Glasgow

• Mar: London Affordable Art Fair, Battersey Park, London

2002
• Dec: New Graduates Show, Green Gallery, Aberfoyle

• Dec: Christmas Group Show, ScotlandArt.com Gallery, Glasgow

• Sep: “Fall” Exhibition, Syllavethy Gallery, Aberdeen