Reflecting on these three decades, I realise it's a continuous learning curve. There's always more to explore, more techniques to master, and more landscapes to capture. My children, with their teasing about my obsession with clouds, are a reminder of how my passion for art permeates our family life.

With a studio in place, the daunting task of approaching galleries began. My strategy was a blanket one—I reached out to every gallery in the country. A bit naive, admittedly, considering I didn't filter my search based on what they specialised in. Yet, this scattergun approach had its merits; it landed me representation in four galleries: ScotlandArt.com in Glasgow, Northcote Gallery, Roman Black in London, and the prestigious Pontone Gallery.