Rural Communities
Coastal villages and rural towns can be places of discovery to those visiting, and historic communities steeped in tradition for those that reside.
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The vulnerability and resilience of these small clusters of places of work and homes, as they shelter from the elements, inspires Rob's art.
The resort town of North Berwick in East Lothian is home to two beautiful beaches where you will often find families from Edinburgh and further afield enjoying the silky sands, the view of the Bass Rock, and mingling with locals walking the vast beach. Rob's frequent visits to North Berwick formed the inspiration for this warm and inviting piece 'Holidays, North Berwick'.
Portsoy, known for its herring fishing, with a harbour that dates back to the 17th Century, captured Rob's eye on a tour along the Moray Firth coast.
Rob likens Plockton to the French Riviera of the Scottish Highlands. Nestled within the dramatic landscape, Rob found the quirky and characterful village fun to paint.
Tobermory was a gift to Rob's playful style with its distinctive brightly coloured houses on the shore front. One of the artist's few paintings that doesn't feature any people.
Shetland may seem to visitors as though it's on the edge of the world but to those that live there Lerwick is the beating heart of a vibrant community that celebrates its heritage.
Dunbar is a historic fishing town in East Lothian. The natural composition of the harbour, high street and castle, enduring against the relentless North Sea, shelters the boats from the storm. On the distant horizon the distinct North Berwick Law is silhouetted. Rob particularly enjoyed painting the shapes of boats in the harbour.