During his stay in Germany Craig started a book of Poetry, which was a collection of his thoughts - one poem written during his time in Germany “Proclaimers and Dreamers Reunite” was a Diploma Winner in the 1988 Scottish Open Poetry Competition.

Upon his return to Scotland in 1984 Craig secured a university place, on the strength of his portfolio, to Grays School for Art. Deciding instead to look at the option of running his own Tour Company Craig started his first company Craigforth Travel in 1986.

Following 15 years of running school skiing tours and event travel packages to the Special Olympics World Summer and Winter Games from 1991 - 1999; at 40 Craig decided to start his second company 2e-volve (UK) Limited, in January 2001, which provides bespoke ICT and Software Engineering solutions. 2e-volve (UK) employs 12 staff, operating from the companies base in Stirling.

While growing both companies his oil painting was put on hold. It was not until 2008 that Craig was able to sit down and determine the direction he wanted to take his painting and since this date he has produced over 12 large canvases in his unique style of vibrant colours, shapes and perspective.