125:. He exhibits mainly in the UK, but also overseas and his work is held in public and private collections internationally. His wildlife work is noted for his use of outdoor sketching from life and for often using the unusual technique of watercolour on linen. He has served on the selection and hanging committees for a number of the exhibiting societies in Scotland and on the council of the Aberdeen Artists Society. He has worked on collaborative projects with the poets
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