Sheila has loved colour since childhood; the ladies in her colouring books always wore 2-piece suits in bright colours – yellow, turquoise, pink – the jackets having black collars and cuffs!

Sheila’s home near St Andrews reflects her love of colour and the ‘special light’ in Scotland particularly in the East Neuk of Fife and the islands off the west coast offer unique opportunities for outdoor artists. Painting on location is preferable but the winter season in Scotland can be bitterly cold especially when the wind brings the Arctic temperatures south - more suited to skiers than artists!

As a seascape artist, Sheila works mainly in textured acrylics, oils, mixed media and collage on canvas and board. Other works include lochs, mountains, coastal villages, landscapes and abstract images. Original artwork, giclée prints. small prints and other items produced from Sheila's images are available."

Sheila’s background lies within various industries including agriculture, horticulture, golf, travel, leisure, and textiles. Wherever she travels Sheila keeps her camera handy for those unexpected photo opportunities!

Sheila was born in St Andrews, Fife and has lived in London and Edinburgh. Her home is in the village of Strathkinness, 3 miles from St Andrews, where she shares her home with Opal, a most affectionate Russian Blue cat.