Working primarily with wool, I centre my practice around weaving. My inspiration is a blend of my Scottish upbringing, and the juxtaposition of the neccessity of wool, with play. Originally from a small fishing village in north east Scotland, I relocated from Aberdeenshire to Los Angeles in October 2023, bringing my studio with me.
Growing up in a small fishing village by the sea has really shaped who I am as a person and an artist; looking for interesting shapes and textures in the landscape that can be translated into my work. Whether it be colour palettes, inspiration lines or even just the feeling my work conveys, there is always a hint of my background in there.
I work with wool for many reasons - sustainability, my family's relationship to the fibre and the tactile nature of the medium. I love its warmth, durability and adaptability. I work with chunky roving, brightly coloured yarns, and juxtapose them with more natural tones and shades. I want people to feel good around my work, and for it to convey comfort, belonging and “home".
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
2025
Renegade Craft, Los Angeles,
Art Mart, Non-profit fundraising market, Downtown, Los Angeles
Remainders Holiday Market, Pasadena, Los Angeles
Melrose Trading Post, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
2024
Market on Mateo, Frogtown Project X Suay Sew Shop, Downtown, Los Angeles
York Manor Market, Highland Park, Los Angeles
Sunshine Makers Market, Culver City, Los Angeles
Christmas in July... in August! at Leiminspace Los Angeles
Soft Expressions art show, Matrushka Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Bob Baker Day, Los Angeles
Art Show 3, Non Plus Ultra, Los Angeles
2023
Tea Green Events, Dundee
Luminate Festival guest speaker, Edinburgh
Creative Entrepreneurship Showcase, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Art Gallery - Shop at the Top
Art Show 2, Non Plus Ultra, Los Angeles
FibreKnot Summer Events, Online
HAAN Design Market, Aberdeen
Doric Dwams fibre trail, Aberdeen
Etsy Made Local, Aberdeen
Off the Shelf, Parx Café, Aberdeen
Doric Pecha Kucha, Across the Grain Festival, Fraserburgh
Look again: Art & Design Festival, Etsy Summer Showcase, Aberdeen
Christmas at The Anatomy Rooms, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Etsy Made Local, Aberdeen
Art on Scotland Market, Glasgow
Look Again: Art & Design Festival, Etsy Summer Showcase, Aberdeen
Creative Printmaking – End of Year show at Wasp Gallery, Glasgow
2025
Renegade Craft, Los Angeles,
Art Mart, Non-profit fundraising market, Downtown, Los Angeles
Remainders Holiday Market, Pasadena, Los Angeles
Melrose Trading Post, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
2024
Market on Mateo, Frogtown Project X Suay Sew Shop, Downtown, Los Angeles
York Manor Market, Highland Park, Los Angeles
Sunshine Makers Market, Culver City, Los Angeles
Christmas in July... in August! at Leiminspace Los Angeles
Soft Expressions art show, Matrushka Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
Bob Baker Day, Los Angeles
Art Show 3, Non Plus Ultra, Los Angeles
2023
Tea Green Events, Dundee
Luminate Festival guest speaker, Edinburgh
Creative Entrepreneurship Showcase, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Art Gallery - Shop at the Top
Art Show 2, Non Plus Ultra, Los Angeles
FibreKnot Summer Events, Online
HAAN Design Market, Aberdeen
Doric Dwams fibre trail, Aberdeen
Etsy Made Local, Aberdeen
Off the Shelf, Parx Café, Aberdeen
Doric Pecha Kucha, Across the Grain Festival, Fraserburgh
Look again: Art & Design Festival, Etsy Summer Showcase, Aberdeen
Christmas at The Anatomy Rooms, Aberdeen
Aberdeen Etsy Made Local, Aberdeen
Art on Scotland Market, Glasgow
Look Again: Art & Design Festival, Etsy Summer Showcase, Aberdeen
Creative Printmaking – End of Year show at Wasp Gallery, Glasgow
AWARDS AND FUNDED PROJECTS
2022
Felt Fine - Award for Social Care and Creativity, Luminate Scotland
VACMA Award, Creative Scotland
2019-2021
Creative Networks award for Create/Activate Collective
Pounds for Purpose, awarded for facilitation of FibreKnot summer Events programme
Artist presentation, Embroiderers Guild
Doric Dwams funded by ACC Creative Funding
Sanctuary, Mural Health Walk commission, VictoriART
VACMA Award & Mentoring, Creative Scotland
Best in Year Award for Creative Printmaking, Glasgow Metropolitan College, Glasgow
2022
Felt Fine - Award for Social Care and Creativity, Luminate Scotland
VACMA Award, Creative Scotland
2019-2021
Creative Networks award for Create/Activate Collective
Pounds for Purpose, awarded for facilitation of FibreKnot summer Events programme
Artist presentation, Embroiderers Guild
Doric Dwams funded by ACC Creative Funding
Sanctuary, Mural Health Walk commission, VictoriART
VACMA Award & Mentoring, Creative Scotland
Best in Year Award for Creative Printmaking, Glasgow Metropolitan College, Glasgow
EDUCATION AND RESIDENCIES
2020 Artist Residency, Fair Isle Studio
2020 Postgraduate course Creative Entrepreneurship, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen
2010 NQ Creative Printmaking and Photography, Glasgow Printing College, Glasgow
2020 Artist Residency, Fair Isle Studio
2020 Postgraduate course Creative Entrepreneurship, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen
2010 NQ Creative Printmaking and Photography, Glasgow Printing College, Glasgow
FACILITATION
2025 Mutual Aid workshops, Non Plus Ultra fundraiser, Los Angeles
2023 Feeling Fine, Facilitator of creative sessions at Ythanvale Care Home, Aberdeenshire Council
2022 Feeling Fine, Facilitator of creative sessions at West Bank sheltered housing, Aberdeenshire Council
2022 Felt Fine, Facilitator Creative sessions at Dawson Court sheltered housing, Aberdeenshire Council
2021 Weaving Workshop, North East Scotland College
2021 At Home Creative Play Artist, Starcatchers Glasgow
2020 Workshop programme, Alcohol and Drug Partnership Aberdeen & Shire
2020 Workshop programme, Rape Crisis Grampian
2020 Workshop for Childrens Mental Health Week, Robert Gordons College
2019 Artist, Collaborate//Educate Project, Creative Learning Aberdeen
2019 - 2022 Creative Faciliator, FibreKnot Meet-up, Aberdeen/Online
2025 Mutual Aid workshops, Non Plus Ultra fundraiser, Los Angeles
2023 Feeling Fine, Facilitator of creative sessions at Ythanvale Care Home, Aberdeenshire Council
2022 Feeling Fine, Facilitator of creative sessions at West Bank sheltered housing, Aberdeenshire Council
2022 Felt Fine, Facilitator Creative sessions at Dawson Court sheltered housing, Aberdeenshire Council
2021 Weaving Workshop, North East Scotland College
2021 At Home Creative Play Artist, Starcatchers Glasgow
2020 Workshop programme, Alcohol and Drug Partnership Aberdeen & Shire
2020 Workshop programme, Rape Crisis Grampian
2020 Workshop for Childrens Mental Health Week, Robert Gordons College
2019 Artist, Collaborate//Educate Project, Creative Learning Aberdeen
2019 - 2022 Creative Faciliator, FibreKnot Meet-up, Aberdeen/Online
EMPLOYMENT
Project Coordinator, Creative Learning Team at Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen
Assistant Tutor, Early Years workshops, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen
Creative Practitioner, Make Your Mark at Creative Learning, Aberdeen
Project Coordinator, Creative Learning Team at Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen
Assistant Tutor, Early Years workshops, Grays School of Art, Aberdeen
Creative Practitioner, Make Your Mark at Creative Learning, Aberdeen