

Pentimenti: Sketchbook Imperfections and Trusting Yourself
Hello, fellow art lovers - I'm just back from the Post Office! Having recently completed a commission for one of my most loyal customers,...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Apr 27, 20184 min read


Style File: What Kind of Writer Are You (And Can You Change It?)
The end is nigh ... but wait, that's a good thing! At long (long!) last, I am approaching the end of my novel's first draft: the first...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Apr 15, 20184 min read


When You Say Nothing At All ... Open Spaces on the Page and the Canvas
'You say it best when you say nothing at all' ... don't worry, this isn't a 90s nostalgia blog dedicated to Notting Hill! Rather, I've...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Mar 27, 20184 min read


Mirror mirror ... can reflections help us to see art with new eyes?
The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow greets visitors with an entrance hall of mirrors. Created by the French-American artist Niki de...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Mar 2, 20184 min read


All that glitters: writing for a post-prize world
One month in, this year has so far been a strong one in terms of novel writing. I've managed to carve out space for a small writing...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Feb 9, 20184 min read


Artist in Residence - a new year and a new blog!
Happy 2018 everyone! As many Glasgow Gallerina fans will know (come on, there must be a couple of you!) my Diary of a Novel blog is where...

Kirsten MacQuarrie
Jan 25, 20183 min read