Moxie and Co | Urban Portraits Dumfries (Part 1)
It’s the first shoot for Urban Portraits Dumfries project – and an exciting challenge. Moxie, the Herald at the Stove, responded to my open call …
Nithraid 2014 – another success for the Stovies!
Nithraid 2014 is a return of a fun and spirited public celebration of the River Nith crossing Dumfries. Masterminded and organised by The Stove artists’ collective…
Last day of summer at Crichton gardens
On the last day of summer, an hour before sunset I found myself walking in Crichton gardens trying to compare how much they changed since my …
Murray the Magician for In Our Town Programme
It is nearly mid September and the two-month In Our Town programme of street entertainment in Dumfries is drawing to an end. But not yet. …
7Stanes mountain bike display at Dock Park
Yesterday’s performance of 7Stanes Mountain Bike Display Team for In Our Town programme of free events in Dumfries town centre attracted many young spectators and grown up …
Urban Portraits Dumfries project is launched!
On August 5 2014 I sent out an open call via Facebook , Twitter and Google+ for volunteer models that would like to take part …
Kingholm Quay – an ideal place for idyllic family portraits
I have a one track mind – everywhere I go in Dumfries I look for ideal portrait locations. Kingholm Quay, with its picturesque harbour, rustic …
Purple shrubs of Kingholm Loaning
I have a bit of obsession with hues and shades of purple going on. Every time we walk to Dumfries town centre up Kingholm Loaning our …
The Globe Inn, Dumfries – in memory of Robert Burns
John had a morning meeting in Glasgow and dropped me in Dumfries town centre early in the morning because I wanted to scout for portrait …
Todd Various performs in Dumfries
Another page in my Dumfries Diaries project – Todd Various of a highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe group, Let’s Circus, brought his act to the town’s …