scottish gallery guide 2008

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Cover Images:TOP LEFT: Autumn Vineyard by Ronnie Ford (page 16)TOP RIGHT: lue Ruin I mixed media by Robert McAulay (page 15)BOTTOM LEFT: The Road to Diabaig by Janis Mennie (page 34)BOTTOM RIGHT: The Jolomo Studio (page 15)

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06 THE CARBYART GALLERY, AberdeenArtist profile: Iain Carby

08 THE FRAME SHOP AND GALLERY, AyrArtist profile: Hamish MacDonald

10 ARTeries GALLERY, GlasgowArtist profile: Ronnie Smith

12 JEWELLERY, a selection of jewellery that would make an ideal gift or treat for yourself!

14 FLOODERS GALLERY, Aberdeenshire

14 PAISLEY PICTURE FRAMERS AND GALLERY, Paisley

15 STRATHEARN GALLERY, Crieff

15 THE GATEHOUSE GALLERY, Glasgow

16 TIGHNABRUAICH GALLERY, Argyll Artist profile: Ronnie Ford

17 GALLERIA LUTI, Callander

18 DESIGNER UPDATE, we talk to a designer about how they started out,their innovative designs and their aspirations for the future.

19 JOHN GREEN FINE ART, Glasgow

19 MERCHANT GATE GALLERY, Glasgow

20 ARTYSTA FINE ART, Greenock

21 GREENS AND BLUES, North Berwick

22 DOUGLAS DAVIES GALLERY, Biggar

22 RUBY ORANGE, Biggar Artist profile: Caraline Towill

24 SCULPTURE, a selection of sculpture that would make an ideal gift or treat for yourself!

26 ROGER BILLCLIFFE GALLERY, GlasgowArtist profile: James Fullarton

28 THE LOST GALLERY, AberdeenshireArtist profile: Peter Goodfellow

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30 DESIGNER UPDATE, we talk to a designer about how they started out,their innovative designs and their aspirations for the future.

31 JAMIE PRIMROSE, contemporary Scottish artist

32 THE JERDAN GALLERY, Fife

32 SHORELINES GALLERY, Orkney Isles

33 HIGH ST GALLERY, Kirkcudbright

33 PERTH MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, Perth,and THE FERGUSSON GALLERY, Perth

34 JUNO DESIGN GALLERY, DunoonArtist profile: Janis Mennie

36 TEXTILES, a selection of textiles that would make an ideal gift or treat for yourself!

38 WEST KILBRIDE CRAFT TOWN, West KilbrideArtist profile: Lorna Reid

40 LYNNE SCHRODER, metal artist

40 ATELIER 23, Dunoon

41 THE ROYAL BURGH OF PITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVAL, Fife

41 YELLOWBIRD GALLERY, Orkney Isles

42 FRAMES GALLERY, PerthArtist profile: Jane Cruickshank

44 CERAMICS, a selection of ceramic and glass that would make an ideal gift or treat for yourself!

46 THE ART HOUSE GALLERY, KelsoArtist profile: Tony Huggins-Haig

48 ARRAN ART GALLERY, Isle or Arran Artist profile: Nick Giles

50 DIRECTORY, contact details for all the galleries included in this issue of the Scottish Gallery Guide for 2008/09.

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50 Cotton Street Aberdeen AB11 5EETel: 01224 595 080 www.carbyart.net

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THE CARBYART GALLERY THE Carby Art Gallery, set on Cotton Street, isjust minutes from both Union Street and theBeach Esplanade.

Taking over an old Shore Porters building, residentartist Iain Carby was initially just looking for a spacein which to paint and sell his own work. However, theidea quickly blossomed, and the Carby Art Gallerynow supports the work of new and up and comingartists alongside established names like John LowrieMorrison, Peter Goodfellow and Dylan Lisle.

Iain Carby’s unique gallery offers a rich variety ofpaintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery by localas well as internationally acclaimed artists. Inspired byCatalonian Surrealist Miro, Iain’s distinctive oilpaintings focus on vibrant panoramics and shorelinescenes and although surrealist in its foundation, hiswork remains rooted in the landscape with brilliantazure skies and sizzling patchwork fields.

The gallery hosts exhibitions of different artistsevery month ensuring a fresh collection and flow ofeclectic works.

THE CARBYART GALLERY 50 Cotton Street, Aberdeen AB11 5EETel: 01224 595080, www.carbyart.net

Translucent Day in Findochty by Iain Carby

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BEFORE becoming one of Scotland’s award-winning artists, Iain Carby (owner ofAberdeen’s contemporary carbyart gallery)worked as an apprentice naval architect in theshipyards of Glasgow and spent over thirtyyears as a design draughtsman in thepetrochemical and oil industry. Asked why hedecided to become an artist he comments:“I was always interested in drawing, butdeciding to become an artist was a Damascusroad thing - a chance remark by an art tutorabout going to art school. I felt an instantclarity and sense of purpose.”

Graduating from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen in2000, the same year he won 1st prize at the RSAEdinburgh (David Gordon Award), Iain describes hisdistinctive style as naïvely surreal. Influenced by his

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travels, particularly in Spain and the Balearic Islands,his surreal pieces, characterised by the definition andseparation of form and colour using bold lamp blacklines, are rooted in vibrant landscapes where brilliantazure skies and bright patchwork fields are filled withbrushstrokes of happiness and sunshine.

Asked about artists who’ve inspired him, Iainmentions Catalonian surrealist Joan Miro: “He [JoanMiro] influenced me in particular for his humour,sense of purpose, his continuing search for somethingindefinable and the ever present sense of narrative,poetry and love of colour in his work.”

As carbyart celebrates its 6th birthday this year,Iain’s looking forward to completing a series ofcommissions for Stewart Milne Homes at Portleathanas well as continually exhibiting his work acrossScotland. �

ABOVE LEFT: A Blue Gate Guarded the Garden of Pleasure by Iain CarbyABOVE RIGHT: Two Boats and a Bothy in Findochty by Iain Carby

“I was always interested in drawing, but deciding to become an artistwas a Damascus road thing - a chance remark by an art tutor aboutgoing to art school. I felt an instant clarity and sense of purpose.”

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HAMISH MacDonald has become widelyregarded as one of Scotland’s most successfulcontemporary artists. Born in Glasgow in1935, Hamish possessed an aptitude towardsdrawing and painting very early on, promptinghis decision to study at Glasgow School of Artbetween 1963 and 1967. He then became alecturer at various colleges and successfullycombined painting with teaching until 1991,when he retired from his post as Head of Artat St Patrick’s High School, to concentratefully on the development of his painting.

Influenced by the French Impressionists and theScottish Colourists, Hamish describes his ownindividual style as expressionistic. His passion for thenatural beauty of the Scottish Highlands is evidentthroughout his work; his art bursts with colour andvitality and Hamish’s use of oils and mixed mediacombines to create distinctive paintings that movethe viewer. Hamish admits that the inspiration for hiswork can vary from simply seeing a vibrant colour toa specific image he recalls. Hamish also ensures thathe visits a wide range of exhibitions and galleries inorder to keep his own work fresh. Listening to jazz

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and classical music whilst he’s painting doesn’t hurteither! When asked about other artists he admires,Hamish names Joan Eardley’s spontaneous approachto her work as particularly striking.

He has travelled extensively over the years andalthough he is best known for his Scottish landscapes,he always includes some still life works, as well assome foreign works in his solo exhibitions. Morerecently, Hamish has also focused on his love of theCornish coastline and the quaint harbours and seasidevillages in the area to create a series of contemporarypaintings that use bold colour and texture to create asense of immediacy and atmosphere.

Hamish regularly exhibits at the Royal ScottishAcademy, the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art andwas also the National Prize Winner in the LaingCompetition. His work is currently held in many privateand public collections, including those of HRH theQueen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and JackMcConnell, former First Minster for Scotland.Contemporary paintings and prints by HamishMacDonald are becoming increasingly popular andmany critics view his work as a promising artinvestment. �

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best known for her still life and landscape work inwatercolours. She was elected to the RSW in 1988and to the RGI in 2000 and has won numerousawards.

Jennifer Irvine studied at Glasgow School of Art inthe 1970s and has spent a lot of time in France,Spain and Italy, where she has found much of hersubject matter. Jennifer’s work covers a broadspectrum from still life to landscapes/cityscapes witha strong emphasis on light, shade and pattern.

The exhibition is open until 1st June 2008.

ARTeries GALLERY OPENING on 25th April, ARTeries Gallery willbe showing work from superb Glasgowpainters, Ronald Smith RGI, Hazel Nagl RSW,RGI and Jennifer Irvine.

Graduating from Glasgow’s Art School in 1969,Ronald’s paintings are luminously abstract and he’san expert at comparing and contrasting thedifferences in mood, light and colour betweenlocations whether it’s the Mediterranean, Cornwall orScotland. Ronald is also a winner of the David CargillAward, presented by the Royal Glasgow Institute.

Also a Glasgow Art School graduate, Hazel Nagl is

Italian Harbour, Bari by Ronnie Smith

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BORN in Glasgow in 1946, painter RonnieSmith recalls being interested in art way backin primary school so “it seemed like a naturalprogression to go on to art school.” Havingspecialised in drawing and painting, Ronniebecame a teacher after graduating: “In theearly 1970s there was little chance of earninga living from painting…and I didn’t fancybeing a starving artist either!” Despiteteaching commitments, Ronnie managed tokeep painting and since 2002 has beenpainting full-time.

One of Ronnie’s first commissions after earlyretirement was to produce paintings and prints forthe Queen Mary 2, prior to its launch in 2004.Numerous solo and group exhibitions followed, withgalleries the length and breadth of the UK displayingRonnie’s work, which he describes as “landscape andseascape, which lie somewhere between the abstractand the representational…vision, colour and light areimportant in my painting and I try to eliminate theunnecessary by simplification.”

Asked about his inspirations and influences, hementions the late Dan Ferguson as his main influenceat secondary school: “He seemed to me to be a realartist and was the first I’d ever met.” His favouritepaintings are many and varied but he cites particularlythe work of twentieth century artists Matisse andDiebenkorn as satisfying and exciting.

Coming from a varied artistic background (he has acousin in the US who’s also a painter and a sculptor,two cousins who are professional musicians, not tomention a late aunt who was a professionalmagician!), Ronnie confides that he doesn’t really findmotivation a problem: “Just seeing a landscape orseascape suggests possibilities for paintings…all mypaintings cause me problems at some stage and forme that’s probably how it should be…when thathappens I move on to something else and hopefullyreturn to the painting with a fresh eye much later.”

Currently working towards a group exhibition atARTeries Gallery in April this year, Ronnie’s also lookingforward to solo exhibitions in Edgar Modern in Bathnext year and the Lemon Street Gallery in 2010. �

ABOVE (left-right): Boats on Shore, Italy by Ronnie Smith

Summer In Bodrum by Ronnie Smith

Harbour Sunset (Kyrenia) by Ronnie Smith


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RONNIE SMITH

Approaching Storm, Bari by Ronnie Smith The Castle, Kyrenia by Ronnie Smith Maltese Harbour by Ronnie Smith

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FLOODERS GALLERYFLOODERS Gallery exhibits and sellsexceptional handmade furniture in carvedand sculpted wood by renowned artist andcraftsman, Ron Noble. The gallery also boastsan impressive selection of original paintingsof Scottish landscapes, seascapes andpastoral scenes in acrylic and mixed mediaby Scottish painter, Karin Lamont.

Flooders Gallery offers visitors something a little bitdifferent. Not only is it a gallery, it is a workingartists’ retreat. Ron’s woodcraft and Karin’spaintings both take direct inspiration from theirnative Scotland and this is reflected in their work.Ron’s beautiful woodcraft brings out the naturalbeauty in this unique and fast-disappearing craft - aunique and wonderful wedding gift idea. Karin’sbold use of colour creates an array of mood,movement and texture within her work. Visitors aremade welcome but, as this is a working gallery,appointments should be made in advance.

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STRATHEARN GALLERYESTABLISHED in 1994, the Strathearn Galleryis a contemporary gallery run by a creativefamily: Owen, Edith and Fiona Maguire. Thegallery aims to assist and encourageprofessional artists and craftspeopleworking in Scotland and offers exciting workby ‘up and coming’ artists as well as moreestablished artists.

With four large windows, the main gallery is lightand airy, extending to another two roomsdownstairs. The gallery exhibits a wide selection ofceramics, glass, textiles, furniture, wood, jewellery,silversmithing and metalwork, together withpaintings, prints and sculpture, at a wide range ofprices.

The regularly changing exhibitions can be viewedfrom anywhere in the world by looking on thewebsite: www.strathearn-gallery.com. “Own Art”interest free loans of up to £2,000 are offered tobuy contemporary visual art and craft, repayableover a 10-month period.

STRATHEARN GALLERY32 West High Street, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4DLTel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com

THE GATEHOUSEGALLERYTHE Gatehouse Gallery, situated close toGiffnock and Newton Mearns, is lookingforward to another busy programme for 2008.The gallery represents many popular Scottishartists and offers a wide range of artisticstyles in a variety of media with prices to suiteveryone from the new art collector to the artexpert. Regular monthly exhibitions allow awide range of art forms to be shown includingpaintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery andsculpture. The gallery specialises in originalcontemporary Scottish Art.

Highlights for spring include Jolomo’s solo exhibitionin April, Ian Elliot’s solo show in May and previouslyunseen paintings and drawings by Peter Howson inJune. The autumn programme features JamesMcDonald in September, small paintings in Octoberand a mixed show for Christmas starting inNovember. Visit the gallery’s website for furtherinformation.

The Gatehouse Gallery is a member of the ScottishArts Council “Own Art” scheme.

THE GATEHOUSE GALLERYRouken Glen Road, Glasgow G46 7UGTel: 0141 620 0235Email: [email protected]

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BORN in Dunoon in 1951, contemporaryScottish artist Ronnie Ford spent 20 yearsworking in Germany and Hong Kong beforereturning to his native Scotland in 2003. Artand artists encountered during his stay in theFar East (and visits to Australia) had anenormous impact upon his philosophies andtechniques: “Both the Chinese and Aboriginalsfocus on the painting taking the viewer on ajourney and this is something I’ve introducedinto my canvases. Capturing the essence ofthe landscape, rather than slavishly copying it,is another Chinese philosophy I follow…anyone can copy, but it takes a master to capturethe spirit of the person or the place.”

Punished at primary school for staring at art postersrather than completing his work, Ronnie confesses arthas been a passion all his life: “I have vivid memoriesof the colours of Africa, where I spent two years as achild. At 16 I copied a Canaletto brushstroke bybrushstroke. At 17 I produced my first texturedpainting incorporating wood and sand into thecomposition.” While he admits explorations intooptical art and sculpture, undertaken during his time

at the Glasgow School of Art, had a huge influence onthe way he now paints, it’s the textures and colours ofthe landscape, which call him back again and again:“Always evolving, while firmly rooted in my experience,my TextureScapes give me the greatest joy.”

Best known for his romantic visions of the Frenchand Scottish landscape, which explore texture andperspective in a highly original style, capturing thespirit of the landscape, he has recently developed hisunique Timescapes, which encapsulate a journeythrough a landscape in three dimensions: “I am nevershort of inspiration - only short of time to paint all theideas which are born from one painting and naturallyflow in the next. As demand for exhibitions andcommissions increase, it’s easy to forget that the worldexists…balance should be key, but it’s not always easyto achieve.” We can understand why; Ronnie’scurrently working towards exhibitions in 10 differentgalleries and a dozen commissioned works, as well asbeing involved in a multitude of charity work - 2008promises to be challenging and exciting.

To take a look at Ronnie’s work in person, pop alongto Tighnabruaich Gallery, a special place with whichRonnie is proud to be associated. �

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RONNIE FORD

LEFT: Autumn Vineyard by Ronnie FordBELOW: Mill Pond by Ronnie Ford


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GALLERIA LUTIGALLERIA Luti, a relaxed and welcomingcontemporary art gallery based in thepicturesque town of Callander, offersaffordable original contemporary artwork,sculpture, ceramics, designer jewellery anddesign-led gifts in a light, airy and stylishexhibition space.

Owners Marsha and Sandie Luti decided to open thegallery through a shared enthusiasm and passion forhigh quality art work, and as a result, the galleryhouses a wide selection of fine Scottish art fromsome of the country’s most prolific artists. Regularartists exhibiting at the gallery include Peter Luti,Deborah Phillips, Davy Brown, Ian Elliot and WalterAwlson, amongst others. Galleria Luti runs a variedprogramme of regular, changing and often diverseshows throughout the year, and welcomes all visitors.

Open: Mon - Sat 10:30 - 17:00, Sun 13:00 - 17:00

GALLERIA LUTIGalleria Luti, 16 Ancaster Square,Callander, Perthshire FK17 8BL Tel: 01877 339577, www.gallerialuti.co.uk

TIGHNABRUAICHGALLERYTIGHNABRUAICH Gallery is in the centre ofthe village which lies along the shores of theKyles of Bute, an area of national scenicbeauty. Exhibitions by well-known artists areheld throughout the year along with aconstantly changing display of work by manyothers. A collection of quality Scottish andIrish crafts with designer woollens andorganic furniture are also available.

ARTISTS EXHIBITING IN 2008:• Caroline Bailey • Judith Bridgland• Davy Brown • Dronma• Rebecca Firth • Ronnie Ford • Gillian Goodheir • Amaryllis Johnston • Jolomo • Robert Kelsey• David Morrison • Heather Nevay• Tom Shanks • Brian Turnbull • Ernie Upton

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eccentric - bonkers even!”jokes Samantha.

Having set her sightsupon an artistic future,Samantha went on tocomplete an Art Foundationat Dewsbury College of Art& Design before movingonto Hereford College ofArt & Design, where shewas awarded a first classhonours degree in DesignCrafts - Mixed Media. Itwas here that her work,which is inspired byVictorian gadgetry andEdwardian invention,evolved. Suchevolution has seenher commissionedto construct alarge-scale fairy-manned airshipsculpture for aWest Yorkshirehealth centre andfollowing asuccessfulexhibition at Origin 07, where she was inundatedwith requests for a book, Samantha intends to“dabble with ideas and see what happens…I havelots of ideas floating around in my head unrealised soI’m going to explore these!”

As featured in UPTOWN’s bi-monthly magazine, we talk toan exciting designer about how they started out, theirinnovative designs and their aspirations for the future.

Samantha Bryan

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SAMANTHA BRYANTel: 07968971514, www.brainsfairies.co.uk

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NICKNAMED “Brains” by her tutors at collegebecause she was always in the metal workshop in hergoggles and white coat, Samantha Bryan, embracedthe Thunderbirds reference, naming her sculptures‘Brain’s Fairy Aiding Inventions’. The sculptures inquestion are suspended, wall mounted orfreestanding fairies with machine-like contraptionscleverly crafted from leather, paper clay, wire, feathersand organic collected items. The extraordinaryobjective is to realise the necessities andrequirements involved in fairy life: to provideeverything a fairy would demand during its dailyexistence; magical pieces which evoke a sense ofnostalgia, escapism and make-believe in an“endeavour to capture every imagination…andremove the viewer temporarily from their worries.”

While Samantha always enjoyed Art at school, itwasn’t until she was completing her A Levels that shedecided she wanted to pursue a creative career. Sheconfides that she actually comes from a relativelyuncreative background: “Ravensthorpe, where I grewup, was uninspiring…there are no other creativepeople in my family. They [my family] are incrediblyproud of my achievements but also think I’m slightly



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MERCHANT GATEGALLERYLOCATED in the Merchant City, this artist runcontemporary gallery hosts regular exhibitionsof Scottish graduate and invited artists. A widevariety of work is continually on show fromlandscapes, figurative, still life and abstract.Contact the gallery with your email address tojoin the mailing list and receive invitations toexhibition openings.

Gallery owner, Craig Burniston BA (a graduate fromDuncan of Jordanstone) is a Guild Commended Framerand offers a comprehensive framing service includinghand-finished mouldings with special rates for artistsand is also happy to take orders on private commissionwork.

In addition to original work, limited edition prints arealso stocked from a variety of well-known contemporaryartists from Scotland and across the UK. Prints can beordered in from most UK publishing companies.

MERCHANT GATE GALLERY111 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LFTel: 0141 552 5847, www.merchantgategallery.co.uk

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www.johngreenfineart.co.ukOpen: Mon-Fri 10.30-5.00; Sat 10.30-1.00

Alexander Robb Oil 'Kitchen Still Life' (34” x 30”)

JOHN GREEN FINE ARTJOHN Green Fine Art: a well-established andwelcoming space, which exhibits bothtraditional and contemporary fine art from thebest in Scottish art.

Their summer and winter collections attract customersnationwide, who always find a piece to treasure. Thegallery, with many years of experience and expertise,will again be represented at Glasgow Art Fair (Stand33). This annual focus point is a perfect forum foradvising and informing clients on the influences,trends and historical aspects of the art sold in thegallery.

Contemporary works by well-known, establishedartists such as Liz Knox, Joseph Hargan, JonathanRobertson, Alexander Robb are shown with work bynew, award-winning artists such as Blair Thomson,Ryan Mutter and Saul Robertson. Their traditionalcollection encompasses Scottish greats such asRedpath, Hunter and Fergusson.

JOHN GREEN FINE ART182 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4HGTel: 0141 333 1991www.johngreenfineart.co.uk


ARTYSTA FINE ART ARTYSTA Fine Art is a Scottish company thatprovides bespoke art works for privatecommissions, the TV & film industry and thecorporate sector. They can create traditionalor contemporary pieces ranging fromportraits, reproductions, landscapes, muralsand prints.

Their clients include individuals, restaurants, hotels,production companies and large multi-nationalcorporations and their reputation has been built onan ability to create and deliver innovative artworksolutions on time and to budget, whilst exceedingcustomer expectations.

Artysta was originally created by a couple ofgraduates from The Glasgow School of Art to offerlovers of portraiture a Fine Art alternative totraditional photography and digital portraits nowwidely produced. Other talented independent artistsbecame involved in order to expand Artysta and toallow them to generate an income from their skills.

All artists are professional and experienced Fine Artgraduates who use the highest quality materials andare adept with all mediums from pencil, charcoal,pastels and acrylics to oils.

They provide:

• Fine Art portraits. Handcrafted work created from multiple photographs if required. Commissioned portraits are a popular luxury gift for weddings,anniversaries, christenings and birthdays. Gift certificates are available as well as the possibility to purchase giclée prints of the original image.

• TV & film Fine Art props and artworks for set dressing, made to designer’s brief.

• Custom-designed drawings, paintings and murals for the corporate sector, i.e. restaurants, clubs,hotels and offices.

As Artysta Fine Art Gallery does not workspeculatively, dealing with clients directly, their pricingis very competitive. All enquiries welcome. [email protected] to discuss requirements.

ARTYSTA FINE ARTTel: 01475 528754, Mob: 07811 264042www.artystafineart.co.uk


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Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to give advice and assistance

on all aspects of art appreciation.

blues & greens13 Market Place • North Berwick • EH39 4JF

01620 893377www.bluesandgreens.co.uk

Situated in the centre of the picturesqueseaside town of North Berwick in EastLothian, greens & blues and blues & greensgalleries are well worth a visit. Now in theireighth year of operation, they continue to gofrom strength to strength, and crossing thethreshold into these bright colourful galleriesyou start to understand why. Set up bycommercial photographer Bryan Ross toindulge his love of art, they operate on whatBryan refers to as a “no nonsense approach toart”; Bryan takes paintings into the galleriesbased on his own personal taste andencourages customers to be influenced not byrhetoric about technique, quality orinvestment potential, but to follow theirheart.

Pleasant background music constantly pervades thegalleries, enabling customers to discuss the art onshow without the fear of being overheard. As owner

Bryan Ross explains: “We don't want our customers tofeel intimidated. We want the viewing and buyingexperience to be as easy and pleasant as we canmake it.”

Both galleries show a great variety of original art bywell known artists from within Scotland and beyond,with a number of prominent artists choosing to exhibittheir work in the galleries.

So, next time you're in the area, drop in. You'll beguaranteed a warm welcome and can discover whythese two galleries have a following of enthusiasticcustomers from all corners of the globe.

GREENS AND BLUES59 High Street, North Berwick EH39 4HGTel: 01620 890666

BLUES AND GREENS13 Market Place, North Berwick EH39 4JFTel: 01620 893377

www.greensandblues.co.uk

GREENS AND BLUES

We usually have available a collectors selection of original works by artists such as

Peter Howson, John Bellany and Mark I’Anson

greens & blues59 High Street • North Berwick • EH39 4HG

01620 890666www.greensandblues.co.uk


RUBY ORANGELOCATED just an hour south of both Glasgowand Edinburgh, contemporary art gallery, RubyOrange, in Biggar is well placed to attract artlovers out of the city.

Situated in the ‘West End’ of the High Street, thegallery has firmly established itself as a wellsupported art resource to this market town,characterised by individual shops and a thriving artscommunity.

The focus at Ruby Orange is showing affordable,original works of contemporary art, from establishedand developing artists. The Spring Exhibition (30thMarch - 3rd May) brings together two very individualand dynamic artists: award-winning Craven Art Prizeartist Peter Hallam and evocative landscape artistCaraline Towill. In conjunction with the 6th BiggarLittle Festival the gallery will also be showcasing workby award-winning artist Andy Cross and Nikki Godley.

Regular artists showing at Ruby Orange includeSara Mead, Yvonne Hutchinson, Moy Mackay, EleanorMcGowan and many others.

RUBY ORANGE33-35 High Street, Biggar ML12 6DATel: 01899 220600www.rubyorange.com,www.biggar-little-festival.com


GALLERYdouglas davies

"Loanfoot" | Skirling | LanarkshireTel & Fax 01899 860254

email [email protected]

OPENING HOURS: 10am - 6pm Daily | Closed Wed or by arrangement

www.douglasdaviesgallery.co.uk

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DOUGLAS DAVIESGALLERYSITUATED in the beautiful conservationvillage of Skirling near Biggar, the DouglasDavies Gallery is housed within a formercoaching inn, part of an 18th centuryfarmhouse, which forms both home andstudio for artist and owner Douglas Davies.The Gallery showcases an ever-changingexhibition throughout the year.

Following a lectureship in ceramics at the GlasgowSchool of Art, Douglas has worked as a full-timepotter and painter and now as a full time painterwith studio and gallery. In November 2000 he waselected an RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters inWatercolours), while in 2006 he was elected aprofessional member of VAS (Visual Arts Scotland).The local landscape is a constant inspiration for hiswork, as are frequent visits to the Brittany coast andthe south of France.

DOUGLAS DAVIES GALLERYLoanfoot, Skirling, Biggar ML12 6HDTel: 01899 860254, www.douglasdaviesgallery.co.uk



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HAVING trained as a Graphic Designer atCentral Saint Martins College in London, artistCaraline Towill confirms that art is a subjectshe’s always been passionate about.

Leaving school at 16, she enrolled on a two-yearfoundation course in Art and Design at Weston-Super-Mare before completing her degree, in which shespecialized in advertising: “After two years in theadvertising industry I wasn’t really happy; the realityof the industry was far removed from the freedom ofart college and I felt frustrated…trying to generateideas to fit a tight brief. The novelty of London hadalso worn off.” So, for a complete change Caralinemoved to Scotland and started working in an artshop: “It was ideal as I had access to any artmaterials I wanted (and at a discounted rate!) I wenton trips to the Western Isles, went cycling andcamping - the scenery inspired me to start paintingagain.”

Boosted by an encouraging response to her work atEdinburgh’s annual open exhibition in aid of CancerResearch, Caraline followed it up with her first soloexhibition at McHardy’s Art Gallery in Peebles in2006: “The show was so successful that I exhibitedagain the following year.”

Inspired by nature and in particular, the sea - “itsrestless movement provides an endless source ofideas…it’s a really mesmerizing and therapeuticsubject and I like to get lost in it” - Caraline describesher work as experimental and textural: “I apply paintand medium directly onto the blank canvas; it’sexciting to watch it build and develop.” Aiming torecreate the atmosphere of a place rather thancreating an exact representation, the paintingsconcentrate on shape and texture, exploiting the waythe same location can look completely different whenaffected by light and weather.

While Caraline confides that she can’t imagine evergetting bored of painting the sea, on the rareoccasion when she finds a painting isn’t working, shetakes a break from it: “I work on many paintingssimultaneously, so if I don’t like the way one is goingI switch my attention to another. Some of myfavourite pieces have been conceived from paintings

Blue and Green Sea Study by Caraline TowillRUBY ORANGE’S ARTIST PROFILE

CARALINE TOWILL

that have initially not worked out.”While Caraline admits that she still finds being a

full-time artist a little intimidating at times, thepositives far outweigh any negatives: “It’s reallyexciting to see my work in a gallery, to know mypaintings have gone to private collections abroad aswell as within Scotland and to get such positivefeedback…I’m really excited about my forthcomingexhibition at the Ruby Orange gallery.” �

Pink Shoreline by Caraline Towill

Winter Border Hills by Caraline Towill


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SCULPTURESCOTTISHGALLERYGUIDE

GROUSE, by Mike Cairncross, £420. Available fromcarbyart, tel: 01224 595080, www.carbyart.net

ELM BURR BOWL, £470, by Angus Clyne.Available from Frames Gallery,tel: 01738 631085, www.framesgallery.co.uk

SANDSTONE HERON, £480, by Tom Fitzsimmons.Available from Ruby Orange,tel: 01899 220600, www.rubyorange.com

DISCUS SCULPTURE, by Scott Irvine, £370.Available from Strathearn Gallery,tel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com

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OUR PLACE PORCELAIN/RESIN SCULPTURE,by Doug Hyde, £250. Available from Park Gallery,tel: 0141 424 1415. www.parkgallery.net

MY FA-MOO-LY SCULPTURE, by CarolineShotton, £350. Available from The Frame Shop andGallery, tel: 01292 282712, www.theframeshop.biz

FREE SPIRIT BRONZE SCULPTURE, by DuncanMacGregor, £1,250. Available from Park Gallery,tel: 0141 424 1415, www.parkgallery.net

PRUNELLA DE VILLE EARTHENWARESCULPTURE, by Craig Mitchell, £1,650.Available from Strathearn Gallery,tel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com

A selection of sculptures available from Scottish galleriesor to buy online. Ideal gift ideas or a treat for yourself!


roger billcliffe gallery134 blythswood street glasgow g2 4el

0141 332 4027 • [email protected] • www.billcliffegallery.com

“I find it difficult, if not impossible, to walkpast the Roger Billcliffe Gallery in BlythswoodStreet, where there is always a kind welcomeand on cold days a nice warm fire in thecorner. I find the gallery constantly intransition with interesting juxtapositions ofartists as well as the stunning ground floordisplays, which always draw me in.”

Jim Struthers - architect and client

The Roger Billcliffe Gallery is Scotland’s largest privategallery, occupying five floors of an early 19th centurybuilding in the heart of Glasgow.

The Gallery opened in 1992, taking over thebuilding formally occupied by the Fine Art Society plcwhere Roger Billcliffe had been Director since 1979.The Gallery now specializes in exhibiting the best ofScottish contemporary and 20th century painting andalso displays a wide range of contemporary appliedarts: ceramics, jewellery, metalwork, silver and glass.

Exhibitions change monthly and are primarily solo

shows, although group exhibitions are usuallypresented during the summer months. The Galleryrepresents many of Scotland’s leading paintersincluding John Bellany, Duncan Shanks, LeonMorrocco, David Martin, Gordon K. Mitchell, ChristineMcArthur, James D. Robertson, Glen Scouller, JohnBoyd, George Devlin, Ethel Walker and JamesFullarton, as well as supporting younger artists suchas Sandy Murphy, Mhairi McGregor, Saul Robertson,Barry McGlashan and Sheila McInnes.

Contemporary UK and European designers showalongside the main artists. Designers such as AlanCraxford, Tom Rucker, Liz Tyler, Graham Muir,Katharine Morling, Gareth Mason, Kevin O’ Dwyer,Mark Nuell and Lilian Busch are regular exhibitors.

The Roger Billcliffe Gallery is a participant in theScottish Arts Council’s "Own Art" scheme.

ROGER BILLCLIFFE GALLERY134 Blythswood Street, Glasgow G2 4ELTel: 0141 332 4027, www.billcliffegallery.com

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JAMES Fullarton was born in Glasgow andstudied at Glasgow School of Art under DavidDonaldson. When asked about his artisticinfluences, Fullarton names Goudie, Shanks,Philipson and Eardley. The Scottish Colouristsare also a constant inspiration to Fullarton’swork: Peploe, Hunter and Fergusson inparticular. Since gaining his diploma inPainting and Drawing in 1969, he has beenpainting full-time as a professional artist,living and working in Ayrshire.

James works in both oil and acrylic and his powerfulstyle successfully combines the Colourist influencesthat dominate so much of twentieth century Scottishpainting. His broad, confident brush strokes and useof bold colours reflect his dynamic individual artisticstyle. Fullarton particularly enjoys painting ‘en pleinair’ and working directly from the subject matter,which allows him to develop his ideas as he works onthe canvas. Drawing inspiration from the ever-changing light and its effects on everyday objects,James explains: “The same view can alterdramatically depending on the lighting condition fromhour to hour, and day to day, creating different results

on canvas.” Fullarton paints still-life and portraits aswell as his much-renowned harbour and landscapepieces. When asked whether his artistic tastes havechanged since his student days, Fullartonacknowledges a vast spectrum of masters, includingRembrandt, Velasquez, Vermeer, Monet, and Picasso,suggesting that his wide and varied artisticappreciation must certainly contribute to his ownrenowned talents.

James has lectured for the Scottish Arts Council andexhibited at The Royal Scottish Academy and TheRoyal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art. James is one ofScotland’s best known professional painters, havinghad numerous solo exhibitions in public and privategalleries across the country and having been awardedmany prizes including the David Cargill Award andthe Britoil Award. His work is sold through a numberof galleries across Scotland and England. �

ROGER BILLCLIFFE GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

JAMES FULLARTON

LEFT: LilybankTerrace by JamesFullarton

BELOW: Yachts inTroon Marina byJames Fullarton


BORN in the north east of England, Peterstudied illustration at the Central School ofArt and Design, London. Despite his highlysuccessful career as a freelance illustrator,Peter’s passion for painting was a force hecouldn’t ignore and in 1985, Peter and hiswife moved to Scotland to pursue his dream.

Living in a remote glen in northeast Scotland,Goodfellow paints both figurative and landscapeworks. Colour is the all-important ingredient for Peter,who declares himself to be an ‘out and out colourist’.When asked about the style of his work, Petercomments: “Perhaps it is because of my career as anillustrator, where I was constantly asked to employphoto realist techniques, that my painting has evolvedin a completely opposite direction.” Using large brushstrokes, Peter applies the paints in layers, using apalette knife to mark the canvas in order to achievethe emotion of the landscape and bring it to life.

Inspired by art movements as far reaching as theearly Italian Renaissance and German Expressionism,Peter’s paintings express a rich artistic heritage.Stating early influences such as Dali and De Chirico,as well as Bosch, Breughel and the sublime

Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, Peter’s passion forart is most impressive. However, Peter says that histastes have adapted since becoming a full timepainter. “The exhibition that affected me the mostwas at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. His teenagework - small postcard size landscapes - were a biginfluence, but I also like Goya, Emile Nolde andTurner.”

Despite international acclaim, Peter remains downto earth, acknowledging that he has been very luckyto fulfil his dream. His ambition is also very much inevidence as he admits: “It is only in the last 3 or 4years that I have produced anything that I am totallysatisfied with.” This determination has undoubtedlycontributed to Peter’s success, and suggests that histalents still have plenty more to offer. At the end ofday though, Peter still finds time to relax and enjoy agood Burgundy and the surrounding ScottishHighlands that have inspired him. �

THE LOST GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

PETER GOODFELLOW

ABOVE: Venetian Fragments 3 by Peter Goodfellow

BELOW: Suilven by Peter Goodfellow


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“Summer Bouquet” Peter Goodfellow (Oil)

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ScottishContemporary Art

Summer Show - new work by regular gallery artists

Telephone for your free brochureThe Lost GalleryStrathdon, AberdeenshireTel/Fax 019756 51287

Open 6 days 11am - 5pm or by appointment Closed Tuesdays Telephone to check weather conditions during winter

www.lostgallery.co.ukemail:[email protected]

Contemporary ScottishPainting and Sculpture

THE LOST GALLERYTHE Lost Gallery in Aberdeenshire is wellnamed. Situated in the Cairngorm NationalPark it is to be found in the proverbial“middle of nowhere”, though the journey tothe gallery could well reward visitors withsightings of various wildlife, including goldeneagles, red deer and red squirrels. Once insidethe gallery there’s more wildlife with splendidcopper and bronze sculptures of assortedbirds of prey by Susan White-Oaks and refineddetailed seabird drawings by Frances Knowels.

Set in the beguiling tranquillity of Glen Nochty, thegallery is housed in a nineteenth century farmhouse,which has been extended to include four separaterooms for paintings and indoor sculpture, as well asan outdoor sculpture park.

Visitors are met on arrival by owners Peter and JeanGoodfellow, who are happy to talk about thephilosophy of the gallery, or just leave people tocontemplate in their own time.

THE LOST GALLERYStrathdon, Aberdeenshire AB36 8UJTel: 01975 651287www.lostgallery.co.uk

The gallery has a large hanging space and thisallows the owners to showcase an exciting, eclecticmix of abstract, figurative and landscape paintingsand photography. Alongside Goodfellow’s ownwork, the main stable of artists include ColinBrown, whose mixed media pieces are widelyappreciated in Europe; Doug Cocker, known for hislarge-scale commissions and installations in variouscities throughout the UK including the ScottishParliament at Holyrood; Craig Mackay, one of thebest known photographers working in Scotlandand Nael Hanna, a renowned Dundee artist, whosepaintings beautifully capture his love of nature andin particular the rugged east coast seascapes ofScotland.


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MEG MCGREGORTel: 07751 067062, Email: [email protected]

BACK in December last year Meg McGregor washanging her Masters exhibition for her Masters ofDesign in Glass at Edinburgh’s College of Art. It’s herfavourite piece to date: 67 suspended hearts in glass,which encapsulate the dual meanings of the body’svital organ as well as the organ’s emotional functionin its stylized form. “It’s my most recent work…I feelreally excited by it. It’s a project I would never havenseen myself creating two years ago and feel it’s mymost powerful and effective work yet.” Seeing theproject she’d worked on for so long to its completionwas understandably one of her proudest moments.

Meg describes herself as a “very hands-on maker,never happier than when…gathering and workinghot molten glass.” Having worked with hot glass fornine years she says her inspiration and influenceshave varied along the way, though she admits thatworking alongside other people is important inmaintaining creative energy and momentum, which

Meg McGregor

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explains her aspirations to run workshops in thefuture.

Having completed her Masters in Scotland’s capital,Meg’s on the move. After a year and a half inEdinburgh, she’s heading to Aberystwyth this springand is preparing to show her work at the NewDesigners Exhibition in Islington, London this July aswell as applying for placements as an artist inresidence in various locations around the world.

For the future Meg’s looking to market her work atlighting designers and architects: “I’m very excited bycollaborative and site specific projects. I have lots ofideas bubbling away in my head; I just need to focuson getting them out there!”

As featured in UPTOWN’s bi-monthlymagazine, we talk to an excitingdesigner about how they startedout, their innovative designs andtheir aspirations for the future.


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RISING STARJamie Primrose is one of Scotland’s most talentedcontemporary landscape, seascape and cityscapeartists. Born and brought up in Edinburgh, hegraduated with a BA Hons in Fine Art from NewcastleUniversity in 1994. Since returning home to Scotlandto become a professional artist in 2003, he hashosted eleven very successful solo exhibitions inEdinburgh and London. His artworks can also be seenin a selection of well known galleries throughout theUK and in many exclusive private and corporatecollections across Europe, the USA and Hong Kong.Commissions are also in demand - although fullybooked for 2008, he is currently taking bookings forspring 2009. The artist was also a recent finalist forthe prestigious Jolomo Lloyds TSB Scotland Awards2007 for his outstanding artworks of the Scottishlandscape.

ATMOSPHERIC ARTWORKSJamie Primrose’s trademark is the magical play oflight and atmosphere from the sky onto a cityscape,landscape, or seascape. His breathtaking ethereal oilsand striking monochrome Indian inks of Glasgow andEdinburgh capture the most transient times of day -sunrise and sunset: from the tranquil early morningmist to glorious powerful sunsets, he depicts the lightand shadow of the cities’ magnificent iconicarchitecture, whilst also uncovering some hiddenspectacular vistas.

His seascapes from the East and West Coasts ofScotland portray vivid colourful skies, iridescentshimmering beaches and darker, moodier lochs, whichall evoke a wonderful atmospheric quality. Although

inspired by the unique light and the rich tradition oflandscape painting in Scotland, the artist also paintsmany European destinations, including London, Veniceand Tuscany.

EXHIBITION DIARY DATES 2008 From 15 May Scotlandart.com, Glasgow From 6 June Kranenburg Fine Art, Oban 4 - 12 July Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh From 1 August Scotlandart.com, Edinburgh 9 - 18 October Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

For more information on these exhibitions of original artworks, commissions or to view paintings,visit www.jamieprimrose.com or telephone 0131 558 2868.

Limited Editions Online Gallery Shop

THE PERFECT GIFT In 2007, Jamie Primrose launched his debut collectionof exclusive limited edition prints, which are perfectluxurious gifts for special birthdays, anniversaries,weddings or retirements. Each Giclée print is on highquality Hahnemuele fine art paper, in limited editionsof only 195 for exclusivity, and comes with acertificate of authenticity, signed, numbered andproofed to perfection by the artist himself. Each printis also individually made to order - unmounted or in abeautiful hand-crafted frame. Both rich colour andstriking black and white prints from a selection of theartist’s Scottish lochs, seascapes and collectableEuropean cityscapes, are available to buy online atwww.jamieprimrose.com

“Primrose’s work is seen as highly collectable” - Scotland on Sunday

“Primrose followed his instincts to become a prolific bestseller” - The Herald

CONTEMPORARY SCOTTISH ARTIST

JAMIE PRIMROSE ABOVE LEFT: Magical Vista by Jamie Primrose

ABOVE RIGHT: Tyninghame Beach by Jamie Primrose


SHORELINES GALLERY

Original paintings, prints, etc by Orkney artist Jane Glue

Art lessons & self catering accommodation also available

MAITLAND PLACE | FINSTOWN | ORKNEY ISLES | KW17 2EQContact JANE GLUE on t. 01856761142 Opening Times: 10.30 - 4.30pm Mon-Sat

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THE JERDAN GALLERYSUE and David Jerdan are lifelong collectorsof art and, as with many of the best smallbusinesses, they decided to turn their hobbyinto their living - and it shows. Their superbgallery, extending over the whole of theground floor of a most distinctive propertyin the historic Marketgate of Crail, is hometo a wonderful collection of work byScottish artists and artisans. This leadsthrough to a superb sculpture garden.

The intention, from inception in July 2002, was tocreate a distinctive gallery showing the best ofcontemporary Scottish paintings, sculpture,

ceramics, glass,woodwork, jewelleryand 19th/20thcentury art. Theregular exhibitions offeatured artists’ workhave gained a strongfollowing and it hasbeen said that thegallery benefits fromhaving all the classof a city gallery, butin an idyllic andrelaxed rural setting.

THE JERDAN GALLERY42 Marketgate South,Crail, Fife KY10 3TLTel: 01333 450797,www.thejerdangallery.com

Crail Harbour by Robert Kelsey

SHORELINES GALLERYSHORELINES Gallery was started in 1987 byOrkney artist Jane Glue. Inspired by nature,landscape and light, of which there’s plenty inher native Orkney, Jane specialises inwatercolours, but has recently developed intomixed media.

In 2006 the gallery moved to purpose-built premisessituated by the shore in the village of Finstown,halfway between Orkney’s two main towns ofKirkwall and Stromness. The building comprises of ashop selling prints, cards and other productsproduced from Jane’s artwork, a large gallery spaceshowing original work by Jane and a workshop andstudio where Jane teaches painting. At the sea endthere’s a self-catering cottage with a glass end andwalled garden with wooden decking - perfect for agin and tonic on a long Orkney summer evening!

Jane also sells her work by mail order and onlinethrough her website and wholesales her prints toother shops.

SHORELINES GALLERYMaitland Place, Finstown, Orkney IslesTel: 01856 761142, www.shorelinesgallery.com


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PERTH MUSEUMAND ART GALLERYCLOSE to Perth city centre, and housed inmagnificent domed buildings administered byPerth and Kinross Council, Perth’s collection isrecognised as being of national significance toScotland.

Perth Museum andArt Gallery offers achanging programmeof exhibitions drawnfrom its ownresources. Focusingon Scottish artists,and those with aconnection toPerthshire, thecollection includesmany well-knownworks.

A short stroll alongthe river is TheFergusson Gallery,home to the world’slargest collection ofworks by ScottishColourist J DFergusson. Here youcan discover muchabout Fergusson’slife and loves fromhis sketchbooks,photographs andvibrant paintings.

Each venue offersdisabled access,parking nearby and agift shop. There are also activities and regular eventsfor families. Open from Mon-Sat, 10am until 5pm.Admission free.

Find more information at www.pkc.gov.uk/museums

PERTH MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY78 George St, Perth PH1 5LBTel: 01738 632488

THE FERGUSSON GALLERYMarshall Place, Perth PH2 8NSTel: 01738 441944

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Exhibiting contemporary artists this year are JohnBellany, Davy Brown, Hazel Campbell, Peter Howson,Jolomo, James Macaulay, Frank McFadden, sculptorJohn McKenna, Eric Redmond and James D.Robertson RSA RSW RGI D Litt.

The gallery will also be exhibiting Fine Art works byartists including J.D. Fergusson (1874-1961), JessieM. King (1875-1949), and E.A. Taylor (1874-1951).

HIGH ST GALLERY84 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JLTel: 01557 331660, www.highstgallery.co.uk

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ORIGINALLY a teacher working in Glasgow,Aberdeen and Caithness before settling inRoss-shire, Janis Mennie admits that whileshe’s been painting since she was a child, thedeciding factor in becoming a professionalartist was her total loss of hearing over thelast 18 years: “I had to give upwork…painting full time seemed the obviousnext step…and silver lining! After a lifetimeof working to the clock it’s a guilty treat tochoose when, where and if I go to work!” Inreality though, Janis concedes that motivationis rarely an issue: “I have to be draggedscreaming from my studio,” and on the rareoccasion when things do become difficultshe’s able to stand back for a while andmaybe even indulge in her other guiltypleasure…chocolate!

Asked about her work, Janis explains she’sdeliberately changed her artistic style over the lastcouple of years: “It’s become looser, larger and morepersonal. I’m developing a semi-abstract way ofworking, which relies largely on memories, rather

than specific visual stimuli. I feel very fortunate tohave this freedom for personal developmentthough working on my own means a lack ofsomeone to bounce ideas off and exchangeopinions with…the only downside of thisbusiness!”

As a keen walker and enthusiastic cyclist, theoutdoors provides much of the inspiration for thecolour and atmosphere, which shows in her work:“It’s impossible to live in the Highlands and notfeel the visual impact on a daily basis.” Influencesalso come from a number of artists, some local tothe Highland area as well as her abidinginspiration, Joan Eardley: “Her ability to show suchemotional involvement with her subjects, be theystreet urchins or the windswept swathes of the coldnorth east shores, with such loose definition andsubtle colour is mysterious and intriguing to me.”

In the coming year Janis is looking to continueher development into abstraction and texture andhopes that travel will feature greatly and inspireher further. Pop along to Juno Design and keep upwith her latest works or visitwww.mennieprints.co.uk �

JUNO DESIGN GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

JANIS MENNIE


LEFT: The Black Isle In Colour by Janis MennieBELOW: The Road to Diabaig by Janis Mennie


Juno Design Gallery159 Argyll Street

Dunoon PA23 7DDwww.junogal lery.com

Juno Design GalleryJuno invites you to visit a selection of new work by

Various Contemporary Artists throughout 2008

Interest Free Loans over 10 months (typical 0% APR)

t. 01369 707 767

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JUNO Design was established in 2002 byowners Maria & Joanne Mackellar, bothDesigners who graduated from the GlasgowSchool of Art in Textiles and Jewellery Design.This bijoux gallery provides an invitingexhibition space in the centre of Dunoon,which is happily situated on the borders of theNational Forest and is easily reached by ferryor road.

Along with many well-known contemporary artists, thegallery also exhibits the work of Italian artist GiulianaLazzerini, who gives an insight into the vibrant Tuscanlandscape. The artworks in the gallery also includejewellery, ceramics, design-led gifts, woven andembroidered scarves, leather handbags, tartanaccessories from Ness, prints and cards.

Juno intends to keep sourcing good quality art worksand artists for the enjoyment of all their customers,providing a space for the public to see and enjoy.

Mixed Group Exhibitions of paintings run seasonally.View exhibitions at www.junogallery.com

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JUNO DESIGN GALLERY159 Argyll Street, Dunoon PA23 7DDTel: 01369 707767



KNITTED EGG COSIES, £12 each.Available from Velvet Boutique,tel: 0131 538 9217, www.velvetboutique.co.uk

MOONLIT BLUE TWEED HANDBAG, £139.Available from Velvet Boutique,tel: 0131 538 9217, www.velvetboutique.co.uk

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SET OF DOLLY BIRDS, £70.Available from Velvet Boutique,tel: 0131 538 9217, www.velvetboutique.co.uk

TEXTILES

LAVENDER GIFTS, by Sarah Johnston at Digitata Design, from £9,tel: 01856 851740, www.digitatadesign.co.uk

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MIXED LINEN CUSHIONS, from Sarah Johnston at Digitata Design.Prices from £49.50, Tel: 01856 851740, www.digitatadesign.co.uk

100% BABY ALPACA COBWEB KNIT SCARVES,£35 each, from Samantha Holmes,tel: 01436 676777, www.samanthaholmes.com

IT’S TIME FOR TEA AND CAKE TEA COSY, £36,by Poppy Treffry. Available from Juno Design Gallery,tel: 01369 707767, www.junogallery.com

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A selection of textiles available from Scottish galleriesor to buy online. Ideal gift ideas or a treat for yourself!


The Gallery75/77 Main Street, West Kilbride Ayrshire, KA23 9AP. T: 01294 829179

Exhibitions ofContemporaryCraft and designCreated by skilled U.K. makersExhibition gallery andCraft studios open freeTo the public.Gallery: 10am till 4pmTuesday to SaturdayStudio: Thursday, Friday, Saturday(although some also openoutwith these days)www.westkilbride.org.ukMichael Durning and Elissa Stevens

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NESTLED in the picturesque town of WestKilbride, against the backdrop of NorthAyrshire’s beautifully rugged coastline lies atown with craft at its heart. A communitybusiness set up to breathe life back into itstown centre; Craft Town Scotland is a havenfor those who value skill, individuality andcommunity spirit.

Set within easy walking distance of each other arefour craft studios, a contemporary craft exhibitiongallery and a small community gift shop. Hard atwork are some of Scotland’s creative talents -professionals who produce work of stunning designand exquisite workmanship.

“The Gallery” occupies a prime site within the MainStreet and is a focus for Craft Town Scotland. Aprogramme of temporary exhibitions, part sponsoredby Energy Solutions, shows the work of professionaldesigner-makers from the UK and beyond. MaggieBroadley, Craft Development Manager, says: “It’s areally airy and bright space. We always endeavour to

WEST KILBRIDE CRAFT TOWN SCOTLAND75/77 Main Street, West Kilbride KA23 9APTel: 01294 829179, www.westkilbride.org.uk

support recent graduates and regularly feature thework of graduate designer-makers from the UK’s artcolleges.”

Visit this award-winning town!

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“THERE are never enough hours in the day tofinish all the ideas I have stored up!” LornaReid’s enthusiasm for her work is contagious.As a textile designer, working out of the WestKilbride Craft Town, her decorative accessoriesfor the home stand out because of the strongdesign element that characterises them.

As a child, Lorna was always making things but“didn’t feel that art school was the right place” forher. It was only when she reached secondary schoolthat someone suggested the Scottish College ofTextiles in Galashiels (now Heriot-Watt School ofTextiles). Lorna graduated from Galashiels in 1992and pursued a successful career as a freelance textiledesigner, specialising in swimwear. Her bold,Hawaiian-style floral prints were especially popular inUSA and Japan. However, in 2003, Lorna moved toWest Kilbride and decided to use her designexperience and her passion for textiles to createdecorative accessories for the home. “My Nana was adressmaker, but because she had to earn a living fromher craft, she was never able to indulge her creativeside. I am so lucky to able to combine the two andmake a career from my passion,” Lorna

acknowledges.Lorna’s work is varied but always beautifully crafted

with clean lines, neat stitching and vibrant colours. “Itry to recycle things - charity shops hold a wealth oftreasures and I always keep an eye out for differenttypes of fabrics when I’m travelling. Felt is especiallyversatile. The variety of colours is perfect for my workand it is easy to cut, so you can design quickly,”Lorna explains. “But I also love tweed and tartan -put together with felt, they are just stunning.”

When asked about her inspiration, Lorna smiles:“I have never had a problem finding inspiration. Thewhole process is very organic; the ideas feed off eachother. There are always ways to vary a design,whether it be through a colour theme, additionalbeading or stitching, even something as simple asaltering the size of the pattern on a cushion.”

Lorna’s work has already solicited a great response,with many clients returning and asking for originalcommissions. “That is the most rewarding part of myjob. Seeing someone buy something I have createdbecause they want to have it in their own home. Thatis the biggest compliment anyone can pay you.” �

WEST KILBRIDE CRAFT TOWN’S ARTIST PROFILE

LORNA REID

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ATELIER 23ATELIER 23, the working studio of Scottishcontemporary artist Ronnie Ford, is situated inthe Holy Loch Marina, near Dunoon in Argyll.

Before expanding into additional space, the paint-spattered working area was what you would expectof a full-time artist whose TextureScapes are in greatdemand both nationally and internationally.Increasing interest from visitors has resulted in theworkshop moving into extended premises and thefront space of the Atelier has developed into a smartgallery. On permanent display are Ronnie’s originalTextureScapes, a large range of his signed gicléeprints and cards, as well as knits and soft furnishingscreated by Ronnie’s wife Carol, woodcraft by TrevorFenwick, hand-crafted jewellery by Rosemary Grahamand photography by Alan Forsyth.

For details of Ronnie’s 2008 group shows in London,Esher, Dunkeld, Crieff, Stow-on-the-Wold andWoodstock visit: www.ronnieford.com

ATELIER 23Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8QBTel: 01369 704817

LYNNE SCHRODER LYNNE Schroder is an East Lothian metalartist, who creates quirky copper sculpture.Lynne has exhibited her work in Munich andin galleries across the United Kingdom. Herlove of the outdoors and the coastalenvironment have inspired her humoroussculptures of birds, animals and people, andare multifunctional - transferable from hometo garden.

She created the ‘Highlin Coo’ which was part of theInternational Cow Parade in Edinburgh and her 6foot Copper Sculpture ‘Fish’ was located in theCockenzie Harbour and was featured in theScotsman last year.

Highly committed to communityart, she is a member of the

organizing committee of 3 HarboursArt Festival, which will run from30th May to 8th June this year. A

selection of her small gift andlarge public art pieces will

feature at the festivalalongside the now famousmurals of Prestonpans.

LYNNE SCHRODER Tel: 01875 810000,www.lynneschroder.co.uk,www.3harbours.com

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Wee Library Mouse andGwyneth The Dragon

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YELLOWBIRD GALLERYBIRD art and Orkney landscapes by JonThompson and Lesley Murdoch. Open mostdays, the gallery is situated on mainlandOrkney.

YELLOWBIRD GALLERYTel: 01856 721360, www.yellowbirdgallery.org

ABOVE:Blue Shore byLesley Murdoch

RIGHT:Hatching #6 byJon Thompson

THE ROYAL BURGH OFPITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVALSaturday 2 August - Sunday 10 August 2008

EVERY August, Pittenweem in Fife hosts a 9-dayfestival of visual arts. This picturesque village of crow-stepped gables, red pantiled roofs andcobbled wynds leading to the harbour full offishing boats, becomes a village for the arts.Houses, halls, galleries, churches and the fishmarket take on new roles as exhibition venues.

Around 100 artists - resident, visiting and invited -show and sell their work to the 20,000 visitors from all over Britain, who arrive each year for this uniqueevent.

This year’s Festival features internationally renownedartists Adrian Wiszniewski, Dave Cohen and Anna S.King. Talks on painting, raku ceramic firing and textileart demonstrations will highlight their individual artforms.

All the exhibitions are free. Evening events andchildren’s workshops take place throughout the week.For information updates go towww.pittenweemartsfestival.co.uk


10 Victoria Street | Perth | PH2 8LW | Telephone & Fax 01738 631085 | [email protected] are open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5:30pm

www.framesgallery.co.uk

Established in 1979, our gallery shows the finest in contemporary Scottish art.Future exhibiting artists include: Lucy Campbell, Marie-Louise Wrightson

Jacqueline Watt, Ian Ledward, Xiang Si Lou, Sara Forshaw, Madeleine Hand.

OUR SPACE ALSO HOUSES AN AWARD-WINNING PICTURE FRAMING SERVICE.

FRAMES GALLERYFRAMES Gallery has been established since1979, when Hugh and Julie Goring movedfrom Edinburgh to Perth to start a newbusiness as picture framers. Within a veryshort time they decided to fulfil their ambitionof opening a gallery of contemporary Scottishart. In 1991 they moved to new premises,which allowed this. Since that time they’veheld countless mixed and solo exhibitionsfeaturing both well-known and new artists.The clear policy of the gallery is that the workon show - whether painting, printmaking,sculpture, ceramics or jewellery - must alwaysbe of the highest quality. Over the years thegallery has discovered and fostered youngartists, such as Jane Cruickshank, LucyCampbell and Morag Muir - something that itcontinues to this day.

Because there’s still a picture-framing workshop aspart of the business, the gallery is able to show work

FRAMES GALLERY10 Victoria Street, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8LWTel: 01738 631085, www.framesgallery.co.uk

which can be more challenging and less commercial,which in turn makes for an exciting visit for anyonecoming to the gallery for the first time.


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ART was always on her career agenda, saysartist Jane Cruickshank: “When I was youngerI always wanted to be a Graphic Designer butchose instead to follow the path of fine art.Art has always been my strength and I knew ifI wanted to be successful that would be thebest path for me to follow.” And follow it shedid, studying art at Higher and A-Level beforeenrolling on a college foundation course,before applying to Gray’s School of Art inAberdeen, where she completed a BA HonoursDegree and MA in Fine Art.

Asked to describe her artistic style, she confesses it’squite difficult: “I love realism and I try to achieve that.I see that as quite a traditional style, but I also see mywork as contemporary with the use of space andminimal backgrounds.” She cites figurative artistsVermeer, Caravaggio and Rembrandt as long lastingartistic influences on her work: “I love Vermeer for theuse of the figure within a space, which could often beisolated against the contrasting intricate detail ofpatterned rugs and cloths. Rembrandt just amazes me

and Caravaggio I love for the dramatic use of light onthe figure, which gives a powerful presence.”

Driven by a desire to improve the quality of herwork, Jane comments that she feels she hasn’tachieved the level she hopes to, but looking back ather development gives her more inspiration andambition, and any time she feels she might be losingperspective with her work she refreshes her outlookwith gallery visits. Jane admits that while the freedomof being in charge of your own time can be great(especially in a particularly creative period), thisfreedom can be equally intimidating: “There are timeswhen I do long for more structure…managing mytime can be quite tricky; I often find it difficult torefuse invitations to exhibit with galleries!”

Her enthusiasm in accepting invitations to exhibit isclear on perusing her schedule for 2008. Havingcompleted work for Art Fairs in London and Glasgow,she’s currently preparing for a couple of mixed showsin the summer, followed by a large solo show inNovember: “For 2009 I hope to…allow myself moretime to experiment…I do tend to take on toomuch!” �

FRAMES GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

JANE CRUICKSHANK

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CERAMIC&GLASSSCOTTISHGALLERYGUIDE

HAND-BLOWN GLASS FIRE BOTTLES, by PhilAtrill, from £77. Available from Strathearn Gallery,tel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com

SELECTION OF CERAMICS, by Nicholas Marsh,from £30. Available from Leith Gallery,tel: 0131 553 5255, www.the-leith-gallery.co.uk

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GLASS BOWL, from Meg McGregor,tel: 07751 067062. Turn to page 30to see some more of Meg’s work.

FEATHERED FRIENDS, by Paul Smith, £650.Available from The Lost Gallery,tel: 01975 651287, www.lostgallery.co.uk



ROSE BOWL, from Polly George Roses Collection,£79.99, tel: 01732 810636, www.pollygeorge.com

MAZUMBA RAKU-FIRED CERAMIC,by Lesley McKenzie, £1,500. Available from carbyart,tel: 01224 595080, www.carbyart.net

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FISHING BOAT II STAINED GLASS PANEL, £150,by Anne E Ferguson. Available from Juno DesignGallery, tel: 01369 707767, www.junogallery.com

GUN MUGS, from Velvet Boutique, £20 each,tel: 0131 538 9217, www.velvetboutique.co.uk

A selection of ceramic and glass designs available from Scottishgalleries or to buy online. Ideal gift ideas or a treat for yourself!


WHEN asked what made him decide tobecome an artist, Tony Huggins-Haig confidesthat being a full-time artist is his calling.Indeed, when asked what the best and worstthings about being a full-time artist are, hestruggles to come up with any negatives: “It’sall good, no bad.” The path to this callingmight be considered a little unusual. While herecalls sketching and painting from a veryyoung age, after leaving school he joined theTA “for some pocket money” (good enoughfor Billy Connolly, good enough for him) andthen later the Army: “I never really fitted intotheir rigid way of thinking” so after leavinghe put himself through university and set up acouple of businesses which allowed him tobecome a full-time artist.

With an artistic style described by some as naïve,modern or even colourful, Tony believes, that likemany people, he was influenced by his surroundings,growing up on a council estate in the north east ofEngland in the 1970s: “You used your imagination,you were free to dream.”

With regards artists who’ve inspired him, Tony

notes everything from early cavemen drawings tobreathtaking artists through the ages: “Eithersubconsciously or out right, things we see and doinfluence our artwork.” His use of colour is parallelto Wassily Kadinsky’s work. Subject matter can befrom Tony’s experiences in life…good versus bad,giving people the power of dreams.

Working from memory or feelings, some of Tony’spaintings are very sculptural in the way the paintbuilds up in thick layers. A case in point is his recentlycompleted commission (All Roads Lead to Trimdon)for former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in which the drystone wall in the middle of the painting is verysculptural. It’s actually Tony’s favourite piece of hisown work to date and now has pride of place at TonyBlair’s Trimdon home.

In the forthcoming year travel is on Tony’s agenda:“I’ve been invited to exhibit some work in theWestern Australia and Chicago…when I get the timeI like to travel and visit other culture; I find travelexpands the mind as much as education does.Meeting with people in their own environment allowsyou to break down stereotypes and learn from eachother.” It makes for a much safer world if weunderstand and tolerate each other. �

THE ART HOUSE GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

TONY HUGGINS-HAIG

LEFT: Tony withever ready pencil

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Why not pop in and chat to our friendly knowledgeable staff who can assist you in the search for the perfect piece.

35 The Square, KELSO, TD5 7HL, Scottish Borders | tel: 01573 228 666 | E: [email protected]

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THE ART HOUSE

Lynn Rodgie Peter Knox

THE Art House Gallery in Kelso is fastgaining a reputation as one of Scotland’spremier contemporary galleries. A modernwell laid out interior incorporatingcomputer technology and state of the artwebsite - the ethos of the gallery is toprovide a great gallery experience toeveryone who visits.

Their knowledgeable and friendly staff can assistyou in your search for that special painting orsculpture.

The gallery carry a large selection of art workfrom international, national and local artists, whichinclude, Tony Huggins-Haig, Henderson Cisz, DougHyde, Peter Wileman, Phil Gray, Graham McKean,Peter Knox, Alexander Millar, Mackenzie Thorpe,Rolf Harris, Andrew Brotherstone and Lynn Rodgie.

The gallery don’t just have customers, but lots offriends who buy from them, so for that wonderfulart experience why not pop in to see the team atthe Art House Gallery, Kelso.

THE ART HOUSE GALLERY

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ARRAN Art Gallery faces the sea in WhitingBay; fifteen minutes drive from the ferry atBrodick. We have 85 square metres ofexhibition space with a beautiful sculpturegarden to the rear, enabling us to display awide range of around twenty-five qualitymainland artists alongside our diverse andtalented stable of twenty local artists.

Mainland artists' original work featured includesBellany, Howson, Alexandra Gardiner, Nancy Turnbull,Joan Lawson, Martin Oates and Ed Hunter, whilst thecream of local painters such as Nick Giles, Nicky Gill,Tommy Fitchet and David Aitcheson are alsorepresented. New artists are regularly introduced.Celebrated local sculptor Tim Pomeroy's superbpieces, quality ceramics, photography and glassworkcomplement the gallery.

As a result of the island's thriving tourist industryand the proximity of Prestwick airport, we have builtup a large client base throughout the UK andbeyond. We may be on an island but our delivery

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service has proved very popular and efficient.We recommend a visit to our extensive website

www.arranartgallery.com to appreciate our range ofartwork. Easily navigated, it has artists' biographies,work for sale, and dimensions and prices of our rangeof limited edition prints: tubed, mounted or framed.We find that clients appreciate the ease of orderingby phone or email and having artwork delivered totheir door.

A good selection of our artwork is also exhibitedand available to buy at the Auchrannie Spa Resort,the island's premier hotel in Brodick.

Nick, Lesley and Shona look forward to seeing youhere throughout the year, and are on the end of thephone to help in any way. Come and visit us. You willnot be disappointed!

Comments from Arran Art Gallery visitors’ book:

• “Fantastic exhibition space”• “Wonderful variety of paintings in a superb setting”• “Inspirational!”


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OWNER and artist, Nick Giles opened thedoors of Arran Art Gallery in June 2005 in aformer DIY store in Whiting Bay. His visionwas to promote the work of the manytalented island’s artists by exhibiting themalongside well-established mainland Scottishartists. He also wanted to fulfil his dream ofbecoming a recognised artist himself.

In 2004, after a successful career in the insuranceindustry, Nick retired as Chairman of the familybusiness, Giles Insurance Brokers, allowing him topursue his creative leanings, which, until then, hadfocused on interior and garden design in his sparetime.

He first picked up a paintbrush at the age of 41,and under the tutelage of Joan Lawson, the well-known Ayrshire artist, at Robinwood Art School in Ayr,he immersed himself in the pain and pleasure oflearning to paint. His enthusiasm and latent talentsaw Nick develop his own painterly style in aremarkably short time, and requests and commissionsfor his work soon followed. Nick saw that an artisticcareer was a realistic prospect.

Nick has a long association with Arran and hadchosen to make the island his main home. With this

new life ahead, the glimmer of an idea of opening agallery in Arran was born.

As many artists, past and present, draw on Arran’sbeauty and wildlife to inspire them, so it is with Nick,whose character is reflected in his interpretation ofhis surroundings in his bold, colourful, vibrant andsometimes humorous work. Nick also cites theScottish Colourists, J D Fergusson and F C Cadell ashis biggest influences.

The demand for Nick’s art has resulted in a series oflimited edition prints being produced - his ‘ArranWinter Dawn’ being a perennial favourite.

Nick is currently painting a body of work for his firstsolo show, which is being held in Sydney, where helives for part of the year. His Australian agent, IanSwords quotes: “Nick’s work is unique: so bold andcolourful; so full of atmosphere. His work is alreadyproving very popular with my clients. We are hopingfor a sell-out show.”

Meanwhile, on Arran, Nick’s gallery is proving to bea major draw to both locals and tourists, many ofwhom return annually to visit and purchase.Consequently, Nick has enabled talented local artiststo reach a wider public and gain the recognition andsales they rightly deserve. �

ARRAN ART GALLERY’S ARTIST PROFILE

NICK GILES

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ARRAN ART GALLERY Tel: 01770 700250, www.arranartgallery.com

ARTeries GALLERYTel: 0141 333 0999, www.arteriesgallery.co.uk

ARTYSTA FINE ART GALLERYTel: 01475 528754, www.artystafineart.co.uk

ATELIER 23 Tel: 01369 704817, www.ronnieford.com

CARBYARTTel: 01224 595080, www.carbyart.net

COLLINS GALLERY Tel: 0141 548 2558, www.strath.ac.uk/collinsgallery

DOUGLAS DAVIES GALLERY Tel: 01899 860254, www.douglasdaviesgallery.co.uk

FLOODERS GALLERY Tel: 01542 870272, www.floodersgallery.co.uk

FRAMES GALLERY Tel: 01738 631085, www.framesgallery.co.uk

GALLERIA LUTI Tel: 01877 339577, www.gallerialuti.co.uk

GAMBIT GALLERY Tel: 01369 705529, www.gambitgallery.co.uk

GREENS AND BLUES Tel: 01620 890666, www.greensandblues.co.uk

HIGH ST GALLERY Tel: 01557 331660, www.highstgallery.co.uk

JAMIE PRIMROSE Tel: 0131 558 2868, www.jamieprimrose.com

JOHN GREEN FINE ART Tel: 0141 333 1991, www.johngreenfineart.co.uk

JUNO GALLERY Tel: 01369 707767, www.junogallery.com

LYNNE SCHRODER Tel: 01875 810000, www.lynneschroder.co.uk

MERCHANT GATE GALLERY Tel: 0141 552 5847, www.merchantgategallery.co.uk

MICHAEL MURRAYTel: 0141 334 4527, www.michaelmurrayart.com

PAISLEY PICTURE FRAMERS AND GALLERYTel: 0141 889 1724, www.paisleypicturegallery.com

PARK GALLERYTel: 0141 424 1415, www.parkgallery.net

PERTH GALLERYTel: 01738 632488, www.pkc.gov.uk/museums

PITTENWEEM ARTS FESTIVAL Tel: 01333 313903, www.pittenweemartsfestival.org

RUBY ORANGETel: 01899 220600, www.rubyorange.com

SHORELINES GALLERYTel: 01856 761142, www.shorelinesgallery.com

SOUTHSIDE ARTTel: 0141 649 8888, www.southsideart.co.uk

THE ART HOUSE GALLERYTel: 01573 228 666, www.arthouse-galleries.com

THE BILLCLIFFE GALLERYTel: 0141 332 4027, www.billcliffegallery.com

THE FERGUSSON GALLERYTel: 01738 441944, www.pkc.gov.uk/museums

THE FRAME SHOP AND GALLERYTel: 01292 282712, www.theframeshop.biz

THE GATEHOUSE GALLERY Tel: 0141 620 0235, www.gatehousegallery.co.uk

THE JERDAN GALLERY Tel: 01333 450797, www.thejerdangallery.com

THE LOST GALLERY Tel: 01975 651287, www.lostgallery.co.uk

THE ROYAL GLASGOW INSTITUTE OF THE FINEARTS, Tel: 0141 248 7411, www.rgiscotland.co.uk

THE STRATHEARN GALLERYTel: 01764 656100, www.strathearn-gallery.com

TIGHNABRUAICH GALLERYTel: 01700 811681, www.tighnabruaich-gallery.com

WEST KILBRIDE CRAFT DESIGN TOWN,Tel: 01294 829179, www.westkilbride.org.uk

YELLOW BIRD GALLERYTel: 01856 721360, www.yellowbirdgallery.org


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