Alan Macdonald

Painting for me is a voyage of discovery. In the beginning, I don’t have a firm idea of what my next painting will ultimately look like, so I just climb aboard for the ride and see what distant shores I might end up on. Euphorus was started during my first spring living in Edinburgh and was influenced by the sense of joy I felt as this beautiful city sprang into life after a very difficult winter. The main character leads the way, gradually revealing herself and that infectious spring energy entered Euphorus, exploding onto the canvas.