Michael graduated with Honours from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee in 1982, using the opportunity to work in a variety of artistic fields. During his time at DJCA he won the prestigious Johnson Matthey Metal Awards for a place setting of cutlery which he designed and made in silver, and which is still retained as an example by the College.
After leaving Art College, there followed a successful period of studio work within several well-respected advertising agencies, before setting up Hieroglyph Design, his own graphic design company, in 1992.
He has always kept his non-technical side alive by continual experimentation with other media. Although, his first love has always been painting. It’s his way of getting back to basics – a true, hands-on feeling, which keeps him in touch with the real essence of creativity. Landscape subjects, life studies, still life, and summer townscapes remain his favourite subjects. Most of the paintings are acrylic on canvas. He has a dynamic style influenced most by late 19th, early 20th Century, British and European artists.
His design work and paintings have been exhibited at:
The Design Council London
Scottish Design Centre Glasgow
Huntly House Museum Edinburgh
Paisley Art Gallery and Museum
Dunkeld Annual Exhibition
Dirleton Gallery
RGI Annual Exhibition 2010, The Mitchell, Glasgow
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow
RSW 2011 Annual Exhibition
Howden Park Centre
3 Harbours Arts Festival 2011
RGI Annual Exhibition 2011, The Mitchell, Glasgow
No.6 Art, Glasgow
RSW Annual Exhibition 2012, RSA Buildings, Edinburgh
PAI Annual Exhibition 2012, Paisley Art Institute, Paisley
His paintings are in private collections throughout the world.
‘Calm’ and deep, Fisherrow’ is included in the 132nd RSW Annual Exhibition.
New works are added frequently, so please keep an eye on the site in case there's anything you would like to purchase. All works on the website are for sale direct from the artist unless otherwise stated.
Should you wish to purchase any of the paintings on this site or discuss commissions, he would be delighted to hear from you.
You can contact Michael either by telephone on 0131 221 1988 or via email by clicking on the Contact Me link at the bottom of the page.
You can now purchase work from a new and exciting private gallery - No.6 Art in Glasgow. Details to follow soon.
Some paintings are for sale through The Dirleton Gallery who can be contacted on 01620 850528.