About the painting
This drawing of Steven Pressley is one of 38 head drawings of prominent Scottish figures from all walks of life (including writers, actors, musicians, MPs) currently showing in Hendersons Restaurant, Edinburgh. Footballer Steven Pressley is Joyce's nephew.

About the artist by the artist
'I am now of the conviction that there is no such thing as a talented elite. Robert Louis Stevenson said of himself that his talent was for hard work. For me too, any facility with line and paint I have developed and go on developing, and any acclaim I have enjoyed, is as a result of grit and determination and a willingness to risk my significance and bear the pain of rejection, again and again and again. It is trite but absolutely true, that any accomplishment is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. I remind anyone of this when they tell me they wish they had my talent. I ask them if they are willing to make the sacrifices required to maximise their potential, whatever it might be.'
Joyce Gunn Cairns

How to contact her
More of her work can be seen at:
www.joycegunncairns.com
email: joycegunncairns@blueyonder.co.uk

If you are an exhibited artist and would like to appear in this space, please contact islay@scottishreview.net