In the lead up to the interim show, conversations with my twin sister Kirsty have become far more than a supportive discussion around the work. We’re collaborating both as artists for the first time in many years. Our conversations have… The Anatomy of Collaboration
Something That Grew From Nothing (Studio note: drawings made with digital encaustic brushes built from beeswax + stone textures) I live on a farm in the Scottish Highlands. My sister lives in a little wooden cabin close by. Sometimes, as… Growing Something From Nothing
My enquiry into embodied mark making required a process that could hold tonal depth, physical making and subtle surface variation. Photogravure is a way for me to bridge the gap between digital images and tactile, intaglio surfaces. Rather than traditional… Technical Framework: Photopolymer Photogravure
Moving from Contemplation to Action: Chicken House Collaborations I thought I’d write a blog post because I actually have something to talk about.I get stuck in contemplation mode – I know this about myself. But now I’m making forward movement:… Chicken House Gallery
Research documentation – November 2025 Something unexpected has been happening in my house over the last few days. It started simply enough, but it’s become something else – a living system, a collaboration I set in motion but can’t control.… The Mushroom Ecosystem: An Unexpected Collaboration in My Room.
Back in week three, our MA discussion focused on failure – what it is, why it stings, and how to use it. We explored why personal mistakes feel threatening, why we often learn more easily from other people’s missteps. I’ve… Failure: Walking the tightrope & finding balance
