My work
The source of my work is landscape in memory. I work intuitively to try to find a balance between the various elements of texture, movement and geometry found in the landscape, using energetic overlayerings of colour and blocking out shapes and marks as I work. Initially I allow myself to be led by the paint and the marks, then later take control of the medium, hopefully without losing the initial immediacy. My studio sits between a wooded hillside behind and Loch Awe in front, and this setting is the source of my inspiration.
Biography
I was born in Pittenweem, Fife and trained at Edinburgh College of Art. I was elected RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour) in 2001 and I am a professional member of VAS (Visual Arts Scotland) and SSA (Society of Scottish Artists).
For twelve years I lived on an otherwise uninhabited island in Strangford Lough with my husband Michael Faulkner, who is a writer and editor. Mike has had two island books published by Blackstaff Press, The Blue Cabin and Still on the Sound. For more on Mike’s editorial work, go to www.ciep.uk/directory/michael-faulkner. We now live in Argyll, where my studio overlooks Loch Awe.
Awards
The Sir William Gillies Award (143rd Annual RSW Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, 2024)
The Scottish Arts Club Award (Annual RSW Exhibition)
Galleries
My work has been shown in galleries throughout the UK, including:
Doubtfire Gallery, Edinburgh
Lime Tree Gallery, Bristol
Red Rag Gallery, Stow-on-the-Wold & Bath
Morningside Gallery, Edinburgh
Strathearn Gallery, Crieff
Annan Gallery, Glasgow
Frames Contemporary Gallery, Perth
Archway Gallery, Lochgilphead
Iona House Gallery, Woodstock
Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly
Heinzel Gallery, Aberdeen
Ross’s, Belfast
Jetty Gallery, Oban
Hillhouse Gallery, Broughton
Fotheringham Gallery, Bridge of Allan
Gallery TEN, Edinburgh
Crinan Gallery
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
The Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
Aberfeldy Gallery
Thompson’s Gallery, London
The Mall Galleries, London
Wren Gallery, Burford
Ardquin Fine Arts, Surrey
Oriel Gallery, Dublin
Annual exhibitions and festivals
Annual RSW Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (2001–2024)
Annual RGI, PAI, VAS, SSA and RUA exhibitions (various)
Pittenweem Arts Festival (1998–2023)
Artmap Argyll (2019–2023)
ArTay, Perth (2014–2023)
Public & private collections
My paintings are held in a number of corporate and public collections, including:
Robert Fleming Holdings Ltd
Edinburgh College of Art
Scottish Arts Club
Royal Bank of Scotland
National Trust for Scotland
Bank of Scotland
Royal College of Physicians
Eli Lilly Industries
Charities supported
Horatio’s Garden
Macmillan Cancer Support
Christian Aid
Sick Kids
Rock Trust