by Catherine Stevenson
My still life and landscape paintings draw inspiration from the art of presentation and display; the focused illumination and interplay of light and shade in a theatrical stage set or a spotlit exhibit in a museum cabinet. I love the still life paintings of Paul Gauguin, Suzanne Valadon and Victoria Crowe, the mysterious interiors of James Pryde and Andrew Wyeth, and the dramatic and colourful scenes of Indian Mughal painting and Japanese prints. These influences are expressed in my use of strong shadows, bold colour schemes and juxtapositions of realism and stylisation.
At Edinburgh Art College I studied fine art and printmaking and after an enjoyable and stimulating career in teaching, I retired early to concentrate on my own work. In the last few years I have had paintings accepted for various Societies’ annual exhibitions and also shown work in solo and joint exhibitions at the Scottish Arts Club.
I am one of four artists who contributed watercolour paintings to the book ‘A Sketchbook of Edinburgh’, first published by Birlinn 2017 and reprinted in 2019.
by Paula Silvester
I began painting in 2017 having joined Michael Samson’s art classes as a start to my retirement as a primary school teacher. I soon found I really enjoyed painting and was always eager to learn more each week. I prefer painting landscapes, especially if they show colourful skies and water. My ‘go to’ medium is acrylics which I like to paint onto canvas though I also enjoy the occasional watercolour. I did a series of robin and bluetit sketches using pastel pencil and have also done several cat and dog portraits with this medium; more recently I drew a pheasant
I try to paint every day where possible for a couple of hours and love to see a picture come together. I have been quite successful in selling my art, not only in Scotland but also my artwork has travelled to England, Australia, Canada, USA, Dubai, Germany and Brazil.
I was amazed and delighted to have been awarded the ‘People’s Choice’ award at the Stonehaven Art Exhibition in 2022 for my largest painting to date – Sunrise Over Aberdeen Beach.
Most of my art work is then reproduced as prints, greetings cards, coasters and placemats.
by Lisa Brundrett
https://www.lisabrundrettartist.com/
Born in Hayle, Cornwall, Lisa has been painting for over 20 years and draws great inspiration from her travels. Her endeavours in the art world began to gain momentum after a move to Norway through local exhibitions and commissions. Three years of private one to one art tuition followed after the next move to Oman and on return to the UK, Lisa undertook an ‘Art Interpretation’ course at Gray’s School of Art which encouraged her to experiment; paving the way to her current style.
The spectacular scenery which surrounds Lisa on Royal Deeside bears a huge presence within her work – most notably the ethereal quality light possesses as it is cast upon landscapes and seascapes. Working in oils, Lisa focuses on the creation of dramatic skies and whimsical portrayals of mountains, lochs and the sea atop fine linen board and plywood panels. She strives to capture nature’s beauty by balancing hues and manipulating brushstrokes, creating light and depth by exposing the layers beneath, until the image emerges.
Having grown up on the coast, Lisa is drawn to the sea in particular – taking her inspiration largely from the stunning Outer Hebrides. The dramatic seas, islands and beaches inform her work and provide a reference for her colourful portrayals of this stunning location. She is never without her camera or sketchbook on her adventures, gathering plenty of inspiration to work on from her Deeside based studio.
Lisa has been involved in many charity exhibitions locally over the last 12 years and is known for her vibrant contemporary pieces.
by ian Ritchie
Contact mobile: 07784822722 email: i.ritchie34@gmail.com
I am married to Norma and have three daughters. I live in the heart of Angus near Arbroath. I am a lecturer at Dundee and Angus College. My main area of teaching is in Art and Design with specific subject specialism in drawing and painting.
I am also a practicing contemporary artist working in Mixed media, acrylic paint and box construction. I am interested in a variety of subjects including Scottish Legends, The Highland Clearances and Scottish Emigration. The artists who have had the most influence on my work are Will MacLean and Andrew Wyeth.
New works I am currently working on are based on Neo Victoriana and specifically, investigate themes around Victorian Poisoners and the effects of Arsenic on Victorian Society. My current mixed media pieces include photographs, image transfers, wallpaper, and photocopies.
Awards for Painting
- Ian Eadie Award for Painting DJCA. 1987
- Exposure Gallery Prize Royal Glasgow Institute. 2009
- Turcan Connell Prize RSW, Edinburgh 2015
- Elected Member of the RSW 2018
- J&W Gordon Smith Award SSA. Edinburgh. December 2022
- John Gray Award RSW, Edinburgh January 2023
Selected Exhibitions and Competitions
- Hunting Group Art Awards, Mall Galleries, London Finalist 1988, 1989.1990
- The Chosen Few Contemporary Scottish Painters at The Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
- Regular exhibitor at Aberdeen Artists Society, Royal Scottish Academy, Visual Arts Scotland, and Scottish Society of Artists.
- Society of Arts, Royal Society of Artists in Watercolour and Royal Glasgow Institute since 1987
- The First Morrison Portrait Awards, Exhibition, RSA Edinburgh 1988
- Cornerstone Gallery Dunblane Solo exhibition and with Jonathan Hood 1994
- Finalist in the Laing Seascape/Landscape Competition Talbot-Rice Edinburgh and Mall Galleries, London 1995
- Atholl Gallery, Dunkeld mixed exhibitions since 1988 and with Malcolm Cheape 1998
- The Leith Gallery. Solo Exhibitions, group shows. Since 1997
- Finalist, The Noble Grossart Painting Prize, RSA Edinburgh and GSA.
- Scotland team member, Fabriano paper International Watercolour Exhibition, Fabriano Italy.2017
- Aberdeen Artists Society, SSA 130th Exhibition and RSW 2022.
- RSA, RSW and SSA Exhibitions 2023.
- Smithy Gallery Strathblane. Summer and Winter Shows 2023/24.
by Margaret Donald
Margaret studied art and design at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. Keen to promote fellow artists she became president of Gray’s graduates for a time. Her work is influenced by the moods and changing colours of the Scottish landscape and sea. More recently she has turned her attention back to her love of portraiture and increasingly commissions. Recent work shows a return to creating the imaginative work which is her forte.
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