This is my latest dipping ink drawing drawn onto wood panels. I have made several now of a very local area of Newhaven, to be displayed in a lovely cafe which I have had my art in for 10 years. The Haven is a local institution which has been serving great breakfasts to Leithers for over 10 years. Pop in and see my art and that of other local artists today. Below is a scanned in digital… Source ..read more

Beautiful brightly coloured tulips springing in our garden just now. I think the sudden downpours and fleeting bursts of warm sunshine are really suiting the spring flowers. These ones we have cut to bring the outside indoors. One of my final 100 flowers in 100 days project I have been painting over at MyWeddingSketcher. I’m almost there now but admit to taking a few more days as my other… Source ..read more

Do you recognise this outside staircase? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed… Source ..read more

One of the cities fine timepieces, but can you tell me where this one is? Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly… Source ..read more

With the Twin’s birthday in early March, mine late February and then my wife Joanne’s tomorrow this is definitely birthday season for us. Being pretty creative we like to make our own cards and banners and this sketch is from early on Sunday morning when Zoe is making a last minute banner for Joanne’s birthday. I love to capture these everyday moments if I can, like a snap shot but a sketch… Source ..read more

A striking structure between new and old architecture. Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the… Source ..read more

A grey day in the city but a walk through the centre inspired this sketch from the Mound. Loving the angles of perspective here and I have always wanted to draw this wonderful 3D map of Edinburgh. This bronze 3D map by sculptor David Westby was I believe made for visually impaired people to ‘see the city through touch’ and was commissioned by the council and Marks and Spencers. Source ..read more

Flooding seemingly everywhere today, non stop raining on the morning walk around Inverleith Park. I think a few commuters may return to find their motors in a pond! Love this wee doogie following its owner through the rain… Source ..read more

Hidden away but close to the main street. Leave your answer as a comment below, your entry will not show up until I reveal the answer in 24 hours. I will pick a random winner from all correct entries to win an Edinburgh Castle tote bag. Keep an eye on my facebook and twitter feeds for clues if they are needed, and remember you can also see my weekly competition in the printed… Source ..read more

We had a creative Sunday recycling old magazines and making new artworks, including this textured highland cow. I really enjoyed trying something new and having to think slightly differently as I sourced the colours from all the photos in a few magazines. We sat around pritt sticking our scraps in quiet concentration, great fun and I love the texture and colours I achieved on this… Source ..read more