Iam just home from spain, having had a lovely lazy two weeks and am now slowly but surely getting on with the paintings for the upcoming show in Edinburgh, though with christmas very nearly here i am feeling a little distracted and my mind is wandering to more festive thoughts! ...however things are coming along nicely, i am currently working on the third of four paintings for the exhibition. This one is a semi nude portrait of a good friend, Daisy.

On another note i am also looking for more experience working within art therapy organisations, and have been in contact with a few groups however to no avail, if anybody has any suggestions and or contacts? i would greatly appreciate it as i am hoping to apply for a masters at Queen Margarets in Edinburgh and although i do have the qualifications needed as far as my degree goes i do feel i would like some more hands on experience with different organisations/ workshops.

Ok, so... Im just getting started with the whole website and blogging thing, so please bear with me, I have a few more bits and bobs to add to the site, however hopefully i will have everything up and running very soon and will try to update it regularly.

I am currently working on a series of four small(ish) paintings for the 'New Faces' exhibition in Edinburgh's Leith Gallery, which will open on the 5th of February next year.

I am also working voluntarily with the Arts therapy Group, 'Art Angel' based in Dundee.

"Art Angel is an arts advocacy project run for and by people with experience of mental health difficulties, offering a wide spectrum of arts based activities as a means of positive self expression, creative exploration, and self developement through creativity, communication and support. The project encourages and energises participants, building confidence, self esteem and a sense of purpose in an equal and inclusive environment. This in turn empowers participants to voice their views, ideas and opinions, not only within the project but also as a valid memberof the community.