Painter, born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, whose figurative work often contained an element of fantasy. Studied political science at Liverpool, 1965–8; trained as a teacher in Hull for a year, then settled in Glasgow. Did sociological research, then lectured at what became Glasgow Caledonian University. Studied for many years with the painter John Boyd, including life classes at Glasgow School of Art. In 1989 won the David Cargill Senior Award at Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, in 1991 the Paper Tiger Award 1990. In 1990 was elected a professional member of SSWA. Mixed exhibitions also included Smith Biennial, Smith Art Gallery, Stirling, 1985–7; RA Summer Exhibition from 1988; RSA from 1989; and ROI from same year. Later solo shows included The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Eton, 2002, and Portland Gallery at artLONDON, 2004.