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Wow! Look at this from the Ring of Brodgar on Orkney this evening. I wonder if it will be the same in the north east later. Great shot from Graham Bradshaw!

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2018-10-18

A truly wonderful tale of longing and belonging set against the blue-green sea and landscape of Orkney. I’m sure and would love the selkie in and Jane Ray’s beautiful Corey’s Rock

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2018-09-25

Getting my case from Orkney to Ireland was not easy. But all is well now.

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2018-09-25

1 August 2018 - watercolour and emulsion on Khadi paper

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2018-08-01

Today’s time in the studio feels well spent

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2018-07-02

Spent time in the studio today - almost too sunny to see what I was doing, not the usual problem

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2018-07-01

Also here's this too! I think I'm never going to be quite satisfied with this piece, so might as well put it out there. My attempt at rendering the Nuckelavee, a plague/drought demon from the Orkney Isles that has a surprisingly specific description of its appearance.

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2018-05-09

In Orkney Lore, Finfolk were dark, shape-shifting Sorcerers that lived in a luxurious city under the called Finfolkaheem. It is said, they would abduct humans; taking them for a husband/wife; transforming them to forever live in their Undersea Realm.

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2018-04-05

Hello world! I'm an illustrator from Orkney who loves animals and nature - I'm a senior graphic designer by day & an illustrator by night, based in Manchester UK.

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2018-02-14

The Battle of Clontarf: Brian’s forces engaged their enemies, who had crossed the Tolka River to link up with a Viking fleet in the bay. Six thousand Norseman were reportedly killed or drowned, including Earl Sigurðr the Stout of Orkney and King Máel Mórda of Leinster.

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2017-11-16

is still influencing my it seems but it is good to be home in

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2017-10-18

Recent inspired by beaches and hills

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2017-09-21

I was very inspired by Sandside Beach in last week

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2017-09-12

inspired by fantastic day out at Sandside with great views of and 5 groatie buckies found

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2017-09-06

Field from our trip to Sandside, Deerness yesterday

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2017-08-26

Field study from our trip to Birsay on Wednesday-it started raining so we were caught short!

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2017-08-18