We are still renovating the cottage and we are trying to create a wildlife garden which is not so easy in the Dalveen Pass. So far in the last two years we have planted over two thousand trees and indigenous shrubs and we are now trying to create the ponds. All this is done by hand and hard work but it is the combination of this hard work on the land and the cave-like ambience of the studio which is the backbone of my art Hope you like it.

In 2007 I have continued with my professional artist career as can be seen from my CV. I am particularly pleased with the recent publications in the DGB Life magazine and The Scotsman. I have also been featured in a new local magazine which is coming out in August called ‘Art and Life’. As for the rest of the year I will be applying for membership to the Paisley Institute which takes place in October and I will be entering work for the RGI Open. Order of St Johns, Project Ability International Exhibition and The Paisley Institute Drawing Exhibition Ongoing is my work in the Ruby Orange art gallery with local exhibitions coming up at The Stableyard Drumlanrig Castle, Moniaive Annual Exhibition and the Christmas Exhibition at The Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright.

It is my intention to participate in as many local exhibitions as possible which will include Spring Fling 2008 in order to further my career nationally and internationally as a professional artist, regards Ed Slater.