This was commissioned through Scottish Business Awards auction. The SBA are a charity for the benefit of the homeless in Scotland

A portrait of Professor Stephen Phillips MBE, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Editor-in-Chief of Parasitology, School of Life Sciences at University of Glasgow.

Stephen has a project in mind to have his family in a series of portraits. This being the first one to be completed, Stephen is shown wearing the colours of his team, Partick Thistle.

This time, I tried a still life for the art club on Thursday 11th December.

The painting begins with a strong coloured ground which shows through in gaps. It is painted with a palette knife and oil paints.

This painting of Mary was commissioned on behalf of Mary Dalziel who was a well loved member of St Peter in Chains Church, Ardrossan. Painted in oils on linen, 32" x 24".