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IT’S BACK AND IT’S BRIGHT AND IT’S ALL ABOUT ART YOU CAN BUY AND LOVE. Consider this annual supplement (free with issue 116 of Homes & Interiors Scotland) as your partner in artistic endeavours. It will guide you whether you’re new to the art world and curious, or a devotee already up on what’s going on. Read on for auctioneers’ insights into what to bid for (and what to avoid), and framers’ tips on how to hang your artworks to best effect. Discover where you might snap up an original David Mach for a tenner, and where you’ll find painting courses to hone your own talents. And with pages of listings of the country’s best galleries and studios, it shouldn’t take long to find a work you adore – although if you can’t, we’ll explain how to commission something Dunique. What to know who the hottest craft-makers are right now? How to display a group of artworks together? Where the stars of tomorrow are showing their work? You’ll find all the answers here. The only question we can’t answer, though, is why do you want art? That’s up to you.

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Introduction Art’s changing landscape

Commissions Order your own

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Auctions & Antiques How and where to bid

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Nothing like it Swap the Ikea prints for something more personal, more profound and potentially much more valuable, with our guide to buying original artwork

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rt exists for many reasons. It helps us understand the world around us. It makes us look at the world differently. It transports us to different places and times. It adorns our walls and our public spaces. It entertains us. It confounds us. Occasionally, it even matches our curtains. To the uninitiated, buying art is another country. It’s something people with money do, either to decorate their homes or to make a statement about how rich they are. If that sums up your feelings about art, stop right there. Ten years ago, before I started writing about art, I probably felt like that too. But over the last decade I have been amazed at the ways in which the art-buying scene has changed. A lot of this is down to accessibility. The internet has changed all our lives and it has certainly changed how we buy art.

Words: Jan Patience The web is a starting point for most things nowadays and, although nothing beats being in the same room as an artwork, online is certainly the best place to look around. Franzeska Ewart, a children’s author and illustrator-turnedartist and gallery owner, recently set up the Studio and Gallery with her partner Adam McLean in the Ayrshire village of Kilbirnie. The gallery hosts solo shows, each one running for a month, and, because artists are charged no commission, prices are kept as low as possible. A short film is made about each show, along with an artist interview, which can be viewed on YouTube. Ewart, who started painting again in her 60s to complement her first novel for adults, advocates searching online to find the art you love. “If you’d like to commission a piece from an artist whose work you already like, you can almost always visit their website or Facebook page and contact them directly,” she says. “If you just want to browse, try scottish-art-scene.com – it lists nearly all the

“I have been amazed at the ways in which the art-buying scene has changed. A lot of this is down to accessibility” galleries in Scotland, from the biggest to the tiniest, and has a huge database of artists. “It’s important to see art ‘in the flesh’ as well as on the screen, of course, and if your budget is anywhere from £100 to £1,000, you’ll find plenty of private commercial galleries to visit.” The web can aid and abet in so many ways when it comes to finding the art you like. I am constantly tripping over new artists online. Instagram, for example, is chock-full of artists and designers, many of whom are happy to sell directly to their followers. Inverness-based Niall Strachan is one artist who has sold his work almost exclusively through Instagram. His paintings now go for between £450 and £1,500. “I am entirely self-taught,” he says. “I started my career as an artist designing posters for gigs [he’s in the band Garden of Elks], and that helped to develop my style. I started off doing ink drawings and then, after I started to sell originals on Instagram, moved into painting. “Selling the work gave me the confidence to keep going and to

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paint every single day. Now I am getting a good few commissions from local businesses here in Inverness.” Artist Denny Hunter, meanwhile, has found a novel way to sell art. His Artobotic project is a series of vending machines full of mini artworks by emerging artists. Customers are invited to take pot luck by placing £10 in the slot and seeing what comes out – and they might get more than they bargained for, as Hunter explains: “I invited several eminent artists including John Byrne and David Mach to join in – their works are randomly interspersed within our stacks.” The machines are in Edinburgh (check Twitter for the latest whereabouts), with plans to expand. The online world can also help if you stumble across original art in unlikely places. I was in an Oxfam shop recently when I spotted a screenprint of a raven that I really liked. I couldn’t make out the artist’s name, but the price tag was £4.99 so I bought it on the spot. Back home, I figured out the artist’s first name was Stephanie, which I googled along with ‘raven’. I soon discovered that it was by Stephanie Kewistep, a Canadian Native Indian artist. Similar work was selling online for at least £100 – not that I would part with this wee gem. Always buy what you like and can live with. •

[Clockwise from above] One Day This Will All Be Buildings by Niall Strachan, who has earned a lot of his sales through Instagram; Denny Hunter’s Artobotic; Tatha Gallery, Fife

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[Above] Don’t restrict yourself to work in two dimensions – sculptures and tactile craft pieces can be just as rewarding to bring into your home as a painting or screenprint

• Ken and Susan Lemond, who run the Lemond Gallery from their home in Bearsden outside Glasgow, have more than a decade of experience selling art. “In the same way that we might buy a house or a car or dress in a certain way that says something about our character, we buy art to stimulate ourselves and to carry the story through to those that we engage with,” says Ken. But what of the risks? Maura Tighe, director of Gallery Heinzel in Aberdeen, has spent many years guiding clients towards a big art buy. “As a gallery owner I’m regularly asked by people, nervous at the prospect of spending a large sum on a single item, whether art is a good investment,” she says. “Many column inches are dedicated to the art market and the prices achieved at auction for 20th-century masters. Of course it is possible to buy art and to see a healthy return on investment. But prices go down as well as up, just like with any other investment. “A painting is only worth what it can be sold for, and any number of external factors can affect that. When you buy a painting, it should be because you feel an emotional connection to it. It’s about value, not worth: if you value an artwork for what it brings to you and your home, its market worth is less relevant. “I encourage buyers to trust their instincts. Sometimes they’ll strike lucky – the graduate whose work they bought for buttons may go on to achieve great things and prices will rise. And when they do, the probability is that the owner will enjoy it so much they won’t want to sell it anyway. “For me, buying art is never a risk. I buy it not as a safe place to store equity, but to bring a rewarding and original perspective on the world into my home.” The rules for buying art? There are no rules. Roll up your sleeves and dive in. Ŷ

“A painting is only worth what it can be sold for, and any number of factors can affect that”

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You pay for art and you take your chances – just as you would pay for any item in your local supermarket. Many art galleries and organisations, including those as diverse as Gallery Heinzel in Aberdeen, the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh and the Moy Mackay Gallery in Peebles, are part of the nationwide Own Art scheme, which is administered in Scotland by the national arts funding body, Creative Scotland. Own Art loans allow you to borrow from as little as £100 up to a maximum of £2,500 for the purchase of works of art by living artists. It means you can spread the cost and enjoy the work at the same time. Some galleries will offer a similar service outside of the official Own Art scheme. It’s definitely worth

“It means you can spread the cost and enjoy the artwork at the same time” asking about it – I have been offered it in a couple of galleries not officially part of Own Art. As far as insuring artwork is concerned, it is up to you as the owner to make an informed decision. According to Carol Dunbar of the Thistle Gallery in Glasgow’s west end, insurance is always a thorny subject. “There are those who fly in the face of advice and never insure any of their art,” she says. “But without question all artwork ought to be insured; should the worst happen and your artwork is stolen or destroyed, most insurance companies will insist that you provide photographic evidence of each piece. “It’s also important to keep any receipts and other provenance about the painting in a safe place as proof of purchase should a theft occur.”

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by special order Asking an artist to create a piece of work for you can result in something truly unique – but getting it right requires both parties to work together Words Jan Patience [Clockwise from above] This is the painting David Miller commissioned from Ian Rawnsley; Eck by Lynne Howarth, who produces portraits in both monochrome and full colour; Hollie by Carole Danielson, Clementine and Turtle Dove by Ingrid Nilsson

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ommissioning a work of art takes a leap of faith on the part of both client and artist. Whichever side of the deal you’re on, there is hope, expectation and a little bit of fear. From the client’s perspective, the key to a successful commission is knowing, and liking, the artist’s work. If you don’t already have someone in mind for the job, there are lots of places to find a variety of different styles. Social media can be an endless source of visual stimulation, and many artists have their own Facebook or Instagram pages showcasing their work. It was Twitter that led former BBC Radio journalist David Miller to artist Ian Rawnsley. Miller, now a special adviser to the First Minister, first came across Rawnsley when he was presenting Good Morning Scotland. “Ian would tweet occasionally,” he explains. “As part of this exchange, I had a look at his profile and saw he was an artist based in Ayrshire, close to where I grew up. I really liked his work and ended up visiting him in his studio and buying one of his paintings. It was a first for me – I’d never bought an original painting until then.” The idea of commissioning a work from Rawnsley, who paints abstract landscapes, started to take root as Miller was driving on the A77 from his home in Edinburgh to Ayrshire to visit his mother. “I’ve always loved the view when you suddenly see the sea. I started to think I’d like to commission Ian to paint a sunset against the Arran hills in winter. It’s a view I associate with home

Lynne Atkinson, owner of the Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright, says people have a mental picture of what they want but no idea of how to go about getting it. And, occasionally, it all goes wrong. “A big problem is that the picture you are imagining in your head will never be the same as the work produced,” she says. “There’s no real solution, which is why we don’t always encourage this route. We’ve had many happy customers who’ve commissioned paintings, but equally there have been less happy customers. If you’re going through a gallery, ask if there is a way of commissioning without a commitment to buy. Often the gallery will take the work if this happens. This isn’t always possible, though, and many artists and makers won’t take on commissions.” •

“A big problem is that the picture you are imagining in your head will never be the same as the work produced” and growing up. I discussed it with him and gave him my ideas. “In March this year, my mother took ill and it became clear she wasn’t going to recover. In the midst of all this happening, I picked up my painting from Ian. It was much darker than I’d imagined it would be, but it seemed to echo what was happening with Mum, who died soon after. He had painted the Arran hills at the end of a day, with a final glimmer of sunlight. It is incredibly evocative.” Miller’s experience of commissioning Rawnsley, whose work sells for between £275 and £3,000, was 100 per cent positive. “My advice is: don’t be overly prescriptive and don’t curtail the artist in any way,” he says. Glasgow-based artist Penny Anderson, who makes text-based artworks, advises visiting artist-led spaces, such as Transmission in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Rhubaba. “They’re known for exhibiting new work by artists in the early stages of their career,” she explains. “The same is true of degree shows. Recently, a client commissioned a text piece for a wedding present, giving me freedom to interpret their story. I told of events in 2016, the landmark year in which they married. I’m always pleased to sell my work. Many artists are delighted to be approached. I know I am.”

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“We discuss the pose, the background, composition and size. We also chat about expectations of the final piece”

Artist Ingrid Nilsson of the Edinburgh gallery and café Bon Papillon says it’s important to be clear from the outset so the client knows what style to expect. “Most of my commissions are portraits of people and animals,” she says. “The same applies with the framing, as we work on bespoke pieces that fit the picture and the client’s taste. We really want to make something unique and personal that they will be happy with in years to come.” Glasgow-based Lynne Howarth specialises in portraiture. Clients find her through word-of-mouth or on social media. She says that in the initial discussions with the client she tries to pin down a look and feel. “We discuss the pose, what they’ll wear, the background, composition and size. We also chat about expectations regarding the final piece.” She uses a mix of photography and initial sketches to find a pose the client likes. Once Howarth understands what the client is

looking for she has a clearer idea of how to price the work. As a rough guide, a simple charcoal or graphite portrait starts at £350, while a full colour pastel will start at £600, unframed. She takes a 25% non-refundable fee to cover time, travelling and expenses. The balance is payable on receipt of the finished painting. Many artists don’t accept commissions because of the final hurdle – the worry over whether a client will like the work. “The handover is the bit that is totally nerve-racking both for me as an artist and for the client whose expectations have to be met – or surpassed,” Howarth admits. “I arrange to meet the client usually at their home to deliver the finished unframed painting. Happily, I haven’t had one refused so far!” Ŷ

“I wanted this in his memory” In 2009 Lisella Hutton approached artist Lesley Banks about creating a painting in memory of her late partner, Hugh Stewart. Arlington Friends (right) is the picture that emerged from the commission. Q: How did you find out about Lesley Banks? I knew about her work in the Arlington Baths in Glasgow and had actually bought one of her paintings years earlier. Then, in 2008, I read an article in The Herald which said she was putting together a show to mark 25 years since leaving art school, and I contacted her to offer a loan of my painting. She invited me to have a look at a big painting I’d admired at the time but couldn’t afford, but by then I’d had the idea of a commission. Q: Did you know what you wanted for the painting? Up to a point. I’d seen the earlier painting of the Turkish Room in the Arlington Baths and wanted one with other people in it – my late partner, Hugh, who’d been a member of Baths, and some of his friends who were also members. Hugh loved the Baths and the camaraderie with his pals. I wanted this in his memory.

to cancer and while we were working on the picture, her mum was diagnosed with cancer and died too. There was a lot of emotion on both sides.

Q: What did you discuss at your first meeting? Roughly what I wanted, and the size. I have no idea when we fixed on the price. It must have been quite early on, though. Q: Was there a lot of to-ing and fro-ing between the two of you? Yes. We were both on a journey together. I had lost my partner

Q: Was it a nerve-racking process? It wasn’t nerve-racking for me. If Lesley found it so, she didn’t say! But it did all take quite a long time to come to fruition. I wasn’t in any hurry, though. Q: What was it like seeing the painting for the first time? It was just what I wanted!

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be seen at... PUBLIC ART

“Art the public can’t avoid” (George Wyllie) Public art galleries and arts centres across Scotland display artworks from permanent collections, as well as staging exhibitions by artists at all stages of their careers. Many of these free exhibitions in arts centres such as An Lanntair (lanntair.com) in Stornoway, Gracefield (dumgal.

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gov.uk/gracefield) in Dumfries or The Park Gallery (falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/park-gallery) in Falkirk include work for sale. The Park Gallery’s annual Winter Warmth exhibition is on from the end of October until mid-January, and this year there is a focus on print, offering up an opportunity to buy one-off designs. Alongside the exhibition, there’s a display of ceramics from local designer Steph Liddle. Art UK (artuk.org) is an incredible resource featuring over 200,000 artworks from museums, universities, town halls, hospitals and even a lighthouse. From early 2018, sculpture is set to join the merry art throng. Dive in and get inspired. Art UK and public galleries such as the National Galleries of Scotland (nationalgalleries.org) have an option on their websites to buy a print of your favourite painting at a reasonable cost. A 600mm framed canvas print of Joan Eardley’s Harvest, for example, costs just £70 on the NGS website. Across the country, the likes of Aberdeen Art Gallery (aagm.co.uk but currently closed for refurbishment), Dundee’s The McManus (mcmanus.co.uk) and Glasgow’s Kelvingrove (glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/kelvingrove) all have shops which feature prints from their collections as well as a host of related items to remind you of your favourite artwork. Sometimes a framed postcard of a painting can give as much pleasure as the real thing. Keep an eye out for happenings in grassroots galleries which receive funding from local authorities and Creative Scotland. Street Level Photoworks (streetlevelphotoworks. org) in Glasgow and Stills (stills.org) in Edinburgh specialise in showcasing the work of photographers. Stills, which celebrates 40 years as a major centre for photography in 2017, has a Christmas market taking place on 9 and 10 December – it is always worth dipping into. Glasgow Print Studio (next door to StreetLevel) is a cornucopia of original printmaking delights. Check out the work of print studio stalwarts such as June Carey and Ian McNicol.

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Scottish art is thriving, with artists across the country working in every medium, style and price bracket. Here’s where to find them Words: Jan Patience

Art to suit all tastes: [Opposite] An installation at the SSA. [Left] Lennox Dunbar’s Reconstructed Garden, at An Tobar. [Above] Work by Lithuanian photographer Kotryna Ula Kiliulyte, of Street Level Photoworks

PRIVATE ART GALLERIES, ART FAIRS AND CHARITY ART SHOWS

Open to all… You only need to browse through this Art Guide to realise Scotland is well blessed when it comes to small private art galleries in every corner of the country. Yes, private galleries sell art but the people who run them love to talk about art, so never feel intimidated when you walk into a quiet gallery! It’s not always simply about the art you see in the space. Avril Nicol from Edinburgh’s &Gallery offers an art-sourcing consultancy representing fine artists, designers and makers from all over the UK. “Working with the client, interior designer or architect to select artworks creates a feature within the space, in both private residences and corporate/commercial projects,” she says. Looking for work to place outside your house? Check out Kilmorack Gallery (kilmorackgallery. co.uk) near Beauly. It represents artists such as Helen Denerley and Lotte Glob, who create stunning 3D works which sit beautifully in nature. Another Kilmorack favourite, Annette Edgar, brings the outside indoors with her colourful landscape paintings.

Many private galleries exhibit at art fairs. These give a wide variety of choice under one umbrella. There are several on the Scottish art calendar, including the Edinburgh Art Fair (artedinburgh.com), which takes place at the city’s Corn Exchange from 17 to 19 November 2017. Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair (gcaf.co.uk) is held in the spring and Aberdeen Art Fair takes place in September every year. Charity art shows also offer an opportunity to buy original works. The Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show takes place every summer during the Edinburgh Festival at Bonhams auction showroom. In 2017, there was a focus on emerging younger artists, with up-and-coming names such Alice Campbell, Sara Julia Campbell and Madeleine Gardiner exhibiting. Glasgow’s Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice (www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk) is another charity with strong connections to the art world. On 19 January 2018, it will be selling artwork from established artists such as Marion Drummond, Ed Hunter and Laura Hunter at its Celebration of Burns night at the Glasgow Hilton.

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[Above] Elliptical Combinations, by Ian McNicol, an etcher who produces his work at Glasgow Print Studio

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Keep your eyes peeled for artistled exhibitions and events… Artists in Scotland have a history of getting together to put on a good show, be it degree shows displaying work by students graduating from art school, or practising artists who are part of cooperatives. Some are based around a discipline (such as watercolour painting) while others are geographically related. These include the Society of Scottish Artists, Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Visual Arts Scotland, Royal Scottish Academy, Paisley Art Institute, Scottish Arts Club, Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, Glasgow Society of Women Artists, Glasgow Arts Club, Scottish Artists Union and Aberdeen Artists Society. There are others that are centred more on contemporary art. Glasgow is full of artist-led spaces, such as Transmission, Common Guild, Modern Institute, Telfer Gallery, Market Gallery, David Dale and Mary Mary (which, after 11 years at Dixon Street in Glasgow, has moved to a larger space close by at Oswald Street). In Edinburgh, there’s the Found Collective and Hidden Door, a yearly arts festival that brings together music, visual art, theatre, poetry and spoken word. Embassy has a rolling programme of exhibitions, and co-ordinates the Annuale festival across the city. It’s not all about works to hang on your wall. Glasgow Sculpture Studio and Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop provide space to artists working in 3D. The Scottish Sculpture Studio, in Huntly, is worth keeping an eye on. Sign up for e-newsletters from any of the above organisations and keep abreast of annual open studio events. These Open Studio days and weekends – during which artists throw open their doors to the public and invite them in – are now held all over Scotland and give you the opportunity to buy work in all sorts of weird and wonderful settings. Check out Spring Fling in Dumfries and Galloway, Forth Valley Open Studios, North East Open Studios, Perthshire Open Studios, ArtMap Argyll and East Neuk Open Studios to name just a few.

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Were you ‘good at art’ at school but ended up dropping it somewhere along the line? If so, bite the bullet and pick up where you left off… Most art colleges offer extracurricular classes, but they’re not the only places you can learn. Venues such as House for an Art Lover (houseforanartlover. co.uk) in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park regularly host ‘courses for art lovers’ from the likes of stencil artist Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw. Her Print, Fold and Bind course is hugely popular (there’s one on 10 November, at which she’ll be teaming up with bookbinder Cassandra Barron). The art4you Scotland (art4youscotland.co.uk) studio, in Balfron Station, near Killearn, is another lively and friendly hub offering classes in drawing, painting,

portraiture and more. You can even go on an art holiday there. Fire Station Creative (firestationcreative.co.uk) in Dunfermline is a centre of creative activity. It offers a wide range of classes, from sewing to drawing, painting and life drawing. Traditional art organisations like Glasgow Art Club (glasgowartclub. co.uk) are going back to their roots by running life-drawing sessions, while All the Young Nudes (atyn. co.uk) offers drop-in life-drawing sessions in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee. Tune into your local authority’s culture trust too as many host art and craft workshops all year round. East Dunbartonshire (edlc.co.uk), for example, facilitates a huge array of ‘Get Creative’ classes for all abilities – and not just for kids. It really is as easy as Googling ‘art classes’ in your area. Ŷ

“Were you ‘good at art’ at school but dropped it somewhere along the line? It’s time to pick up where you left off” GET ARTY ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Everyone’s doing it Arty individuals and businesses love social media, where it’s possible to paint an instant picture without being too wordy. Start by following ‘key influencers’ and take it from there. On Twitter, good feeds include Creative Scotland (@creativescots), the Janice Forsyth Show (@BBCJFShow), Scottish Contemporary Art Network (@sca_net) and Dr Bendor Grosvenor (@arthistorynews). Create lists of interesting sources of info and check in every few days. Instagram is the place to stumble across real gems and keep a watchful eye for studio sales and works for sale. Good feeds to follow include @artscotland, @artobotic and @ellisoconnor. Facebook pages are now the norm for artists and galleries. The big societies mentioned above, such as SSA, RGI and RSA, all have their own Facebook pages and regularly post images of work by artist members or from group exhibitions. For more art–related news visit Homes & Interiors Scotland on: @homesints (Instagram) @HomesIntScotMag (Twitter) @homesandinteriorsscotlandmag (Facebook)

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few years ago, when a group of young architects called Assemble won the Turner Prize, the highest accolade in contemporary art, there was much hand-wringing as to whether or not what the group made was art. Surely, said the naysayers, this was – sharp intake of breath – craft! It certainly looked that way. When the nominees’ work was shown at Glasgow’s Tramway in 2015, Assemble recreated the interior of one of the terraced houses in the Granby Four Streets area of Toxteth. In this den of wonder were mantelpieces created using brick and rubble construction waste from the streets of one of Liverpool’s most deprived areas, ceramic door handles fired in barbecues fuelled by sawdust left over from building work,

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hand-decorated tiles and hand-pressed terracotta lamps. It was beautiful work. Since then Assemble has gone from strength to strength, putting money back into the community by using the Turner winnings to train local people to make handmade products. The group even showed off a new line of experimental tableware recently at London Design Festival. Assemble’s fearless disregard for the art establishment has made a lot of people reconsider their previous disdain for craft, and there’s now a growing movement in the art world towards treating craft as an equal. If you have heard any of the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize coverage on BBC Radio Four, you’ll know that there’s a wealth of craft talent in the UK, pushing the boundaries and creating the most extraordinary work. The overall winner of the prize, which is currently the subject of an exhibition at the V&A in London featuring the work of the 12 shortlisted finalists, will be announced in November. Edinburgh-based Andrea Walsh, who trained at the city’s art college, is one of the artists who is taking part. Working with glass in combination with bone china, she creates exquisite box and vessel forms that explore ideas of containment, materiality, preciousness and value. According to Christina Jansen, managing director of the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh, which shows Walsh’s work, there’s nothing like admiring an object made by hand, using old and

new skills to enhance our everyday enjoyment of the world. “I think the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize has been a wonderful initiative,” she says. “It has been so exciting to have people come into the gallery sharing their experience of listening to curators and artists talking about what they do and sharing their passion – passion being the key word. “Craft is passion. Making anything is obsessive and this is what we tend to respond to – an artist’s unique interpretation of a particular material. The objects we surround ourselves with are part of our personal journey, and I really believe in art in general as bringing joy and enhancing our lives. We need this more than ever, I think – and it is not about buying expensive work.” Carol Dunbar of the Thistle Gallery in Glasgow’s west end agrees. “For too long, craft has carried with it the image of ‘knitted scones’ in the Women’s Institute tent at Highland Shows. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are growing numbers of talented artists who have taken basic crafting techniques to a whole new level. “In the Thistle Gallery, we show the work of Moy Mackay, for example, who runs her own gallery in Peebles. Her felted merino wool artworks sell for up to £2,000 and she is in demand as a teacher, regularly travelling to the States, Europe and Australia to demonstrate her refined felting technique to create remarkable landscapes and still-lifes. “Another favourite is Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw, who •

[Left] Andrea Walsh’s tiny faceted boxes, shortlisted for the Woman’s Hour Craft Prize. [Above] Handmade glass sculpture by Borders artist Julia Linstead. [Below] A piece by Victoria Scrivener-Anderson, whose work is sold by Cupar’s Maisie & Mac. [Right] Glasgow-based Karen Suzuki’s French Poodle

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• was born in France but now lives in Glasgow. She has just launched an exquisite range of delicate printed linen scarves, which cost from £80 upwards. Textile designer Susan Mylne from Milngavie, meanwhile, specialises in bespoke luxury cushions which have been inspired by the topography of Scottish islands.” Alison Strachan, an artist who runs Maisie & Mac in Cupar, Fife, recounts how customers come in looking for unusual gifts. “They tell us they know they’ll make discoveries here, because we’re always seeking out new talent to showcase. That means they’ll find individual British designers such as Hannah Nunn and A Northern Light.” When looking for designers across the craft divide, a good starting point is to tune in to organisations such as Craft Scotland, a stalwart champion of the country’s makers. Its website (craftscotland.org) presents a rich array of cuttingedge work – and frequent browsing can pay dividends. Personal favourites include furniture-makers Yellow Broom, who make hand-crafted design-led lighting from their base at Braes of Castle Grant, Grantown on Spey. Still in the Highlands and Islands, the wonderful furnituremaker Kevin Gauld creates beautiful handmade pieces of furniture, ranging from the traditional Orkney chair to more contemporary designs from his base in St Ola, Kirkwall. Glasgow textile designer Laura Spring is another one to watch. Her bold graphic print designs work on fashion accessories, homewares and stationery alike. In keeping with the rest of the art world, the online retail revolution has changed the way in which makers can sell their work. Etsy is one of the most popular outlets for individual makers – a quick browse will show you that the range of work available is mind-boggling. Award-winning Greenock-based glass artist Alec Galloway, of Crowcottagearts, recently signed up to the online craft site and describes it as “a revelation”. “My kids set up the account for me – and my first sales were to a customer in Melbourne, Australia,” he explains. “The good

“Craft is passion. Making anything is obsessive, and we respond to the artist’s unique interpretation”

thing about it is that I can leave it to the kids to organise, which lets me get on with making things in the studio.” And what sort of thing does he sell? “The works I call ‘my little sun catchers’ range between £70 and £90,” he says. Glasgow-based textiles artist Karen Suzuki, who has been trading on Etsy under the title Nameless Wonders for eight years, has also found success on the platform. Having trained as a ceramicist, she discovered a new direction a few years ago when she switched to textiles. Her stitched textile and mixed-media birds and animals have a whiff of a wonky Victorian nursery about them – and her fans can’t get enough. Last year, following a residency at An Tobar gallery on Mull, an exhibition brought her work to a whole new audience. Vignettes such as The Headless Horsebunny of Glen More and Warren Pieces saw her take the art of craft into the horror zone. Earlier this year she showcased her work with Craft Scotland at the prestigious American Craft Council Baltimore Show to much acclaim. The word on the streets of contemporary art is that craft’s time has come. From the dreamy willow baskets made in the Galloway hills by Lizzie Farey to ceramic artist Patricia Shone’s wild, unpackaged pots inspired by the rugged landscape around her home on Skye, the range of original craft on offer in Scotland [Top] Work by Assemble, winners of the Turner Prize in 2015. [Left] An Orkney chair, made the traditional way by Kevin Gauld in his Kirkwall studio. [Above] is nothing short of staggering. Ŷ One of Moy Mackay’s remarkable felted wool landscapes

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Auction heroes A gallery isn’t the only place to buy art. Auctions are full of interesting and unusual pieces, often at bargain prices

[Above] In business since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a well-established source of fine art, jewellery and antiques. Its saleroom in Edinburgh, in the neoclassical Broughton Place Church, is a work of art in itself. [Opposite] African tribal art has fetched high prices at recent auctions across the UK

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f you’ve never been to an auction, you probably have a preconceived notion of what to expect. The central casting version is all fast-talking auctioneers, bated breath, paddle boards shooting in the air, drama, disappointment and elation. The truth? Well, a painting by Scots-born artist Peter Doig quietly went under the hammer at Christie’s in London recently, fetching a jaw-dropping £13.5 million – and it barely registered a headline. For the most part, auctions are businesslike affairs. Evening ones offer the most buzz – the prices are higher, as are the stakes and the emotions in the room. At daytime auctions, people will often sit with a coffee, reading the paper or studying the catalogue until their lot comes up. They bring their children and even their dogs. So what are you waiting for? Auction houses can be found in all our major cities, but they are also scattered across the countryside too, and in fact some of the more out-of-the-way salerooms are occasionally the best source of brilliant finds – as Bendor Grosvenor of TV’s Fake or Fortune? reveals overleaf. Most of us haven’t the eye to spot a

17th-century Master on an auction website, as he did, but there is still much fun to be had rooting about salerooms both virtual and actual. The sales themselves are far from always being formal affairs. Edinburgh’s Ramsay Cornish holds an outdoor fleamarket-style antiques and vintage ‘lane sale’ once a month on a Thursday morning outside the auction house in Jane Street, near the bottom of Leith Walk. A friend of mine who used to work there describes them as “really quick, normally cashonly and very entertaining!”. According to Gavin Strang, managing director of Lyon & Turnbull and head of its Edinburgh-based valuations department, the demise of the high-street antiques shop is leading increasing numbers of people into auction salerooms. “It used to be that on Bath Street in Glasgow, for example, you’d find endto-end antiques shops and private galleries, but not now,” he explains. “The rise of online buying and selling has had a lot to do with that; but, equally, one of the results is that people are now coming to auction houses to buy. “Auction houses are retailers – it’s not all about selling to privileged buyers,” he adds.

“Auctions can happen anywhere, from eBay to international sales. In theory, there’s no difference”

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“Buying at auction houses is always selective but as a general rule, if it’s good, it sells. And it’s driven by fashion primarily and how we live today.” Certain areas are doing very well at the moment when it comes to buying antiques, says Strang. Mid-20th-century design is very fashionable at the moment, as is anything with a Modernist feel. Contemporary art and mid-century art is also selling well, along with African tribal art. “There are people who collect,” says Strang, “but most people are buying to decorate their homes.” Bonhams’ new managing director in Scotland, Charles Graham-Campbell, says that people shouldn’t be intimidated by auction salerooms. “Auctions can happen everywhere, from eBay for a few pence to the high-profile international sales,” he says. “In theory, there’s no difference. Humans are natural collectors. Over the generations people have gathered stuff, and some items in our homes have become more collectable than others.” Graham-Campbell has been head of the Bonhams valuations team in Scotland for the past 13 years and has uncovered many gems. Among these was a yellow jade carving of a tapir from the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, which sold in Hong Kong in 2016 for more than £250,000; a pale green jade Buddha which made £482,500 in London in 2014; and a painting by William Scott which sold for £197,000 in London in 2016. The market for furniture has dipped considerably, though, he says. “People just don’t want furniture the way they used to. They have built-in wardrobes and eat informally in the kitchen. The pace is being dictated by millennials who roam the world with a phone and a laptop, and who’d rather buy wine in bond as an investment, for example.” Graham-Campbell’s key piece of advice is: “Buy what you like and what you know. Anything can happen. There are contemporary artists you won’t have heard of selling for millions of pounds. People now fight over Jack Vettriano paintings at auction, whereas a few years ago, his work was selling for not very much!”

THE BUILD-UP Auction houses will usually produce a catalogue in both electronic and print form. Sign up via auction house websites (see overleaf) for alerts. Look out for sale days when you can see (and occasionally touch) items.

• ESTIMATES Items have a low and a high estimate, representing a price range within which specialists expect the final price to fall. This is based on how similar items have sold in past sales. It’s an imprecise science. If two people with deep pockets want the same thing, or the item is a ‘sleeper’ (something rarer than the auctioneer anticipated), the price may leave the top estimate far behind. Sometimes there’s little interest on the day and the item sells below its bottom estimate or doesn’t sell. •

REGISTERING You need to register with the auction house before the sale. This involves giving your name, address, phone number/email and basic financial details. You’ll be given a unique bidder, or ‘paddle’, number for the sale.

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BIDDING Talk to specialists. Decide how much you’re prepared to pay. If attending a sale, you’ll be required to raise a numbered paddle when bidding. If you’re successful the auctioneer will write your number down (so a bill can be organised). There are other options: a commission bid (leave a written commission with the auctioneer), a telephone bid (you’re called up by saleroom staff when the lot you’re interested in comes up); and an online bid (you bid remotely, often while following the auction via live-streaming. There can be a small additional charge).

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BUYER’S PREMIUM Auction houses charge a buyer’s premium on top of a hammer price, usually 20-25%. VAT is charged on top of this premium. Watch out for Droit de Suite. This is a royalty of 4% payable to an artist (or artist’s heirs) each time a work is resold during the artist’s lifetime and for a period up to 70 years following the artist’s death. This is applied on items which sell for over 1,000 euros. Factor these charges in when working out the maximum amount you’re prepared to bid.

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TAKING IT HOME If your purchase is too big to carry away, or you live a long way from where the auction took place, auctioneers can suggest reliable carriers to deliver the item to your home.

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“What’s guaranteed to sell? Anything with a realistic estimate!” The Edinburgh-based art historian and art dealer Bendor Grosvenor is known to millions of television viewers for his contribution to Fake or Fortune? and Britain’s Lost Masterpieces. He runs arthistorynews. com and recently joined Edinburgh auction house Lyon & Turnbull as a non-executive director

welcome. Too few take the time to think about what’s known in the trade as ‘threshold resistance’. I’m a seasoned art buyer, but even I can feel put off by things like a lack of labelling, no prices, or – worst of all – having to press a buzzer to get in.

Q Why buy art and antiques at a saleroom? It’s exciting, it’s fun and you’re in control of the price (as long as you always remember those buyer’s premiums). There’s often a sense of discovery, which makes it more accessible than going to a gallery. But… caveat emptor! (in other words, buyer beware!).

Q Any memorable buys of your own? Just after I set up my own company and moved to Edinburgh, I was browsing online when I spotted a possible Van Dyck head study up for sale in a tiny auction in the middle of Ireland. It was estimated at just a few hundred euros, but the photos were poor, and it was impossible to judge without seeing it in the flesh. So my wife and I, with our three-weekold daughter, flew to Dublin, hired a car, drove to the auction, and bought the picture. It turned out to be an early Van Dyck study of c.1618 for a larger picture, and we sold it at Christie’s in London the following year.

Q How can first-timers stop feeling intimidated? It shouldn’t be up to first-timers to try not to feel intimidated, but about auction houses and galleries making them feel

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Q What’s guaranteed to sell? Anything with a realistic estimate!

Q Any predictions for future trends? I wouldn’t want to be selling a Banksy in 20 years’ time. Ŷ

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Q Should I pay attention to current trends in the art and antiques world? Trends schmends. Buy what you like, and pay no attention to fashion and other people’s tastes.

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Displays of affection Show your artworks how much you love them by hanging them in the right position, with good frames and appropriate, effective lighting Words: Jan Patience

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o you’ve scoured the internet, braved the auction house, trawled the degree shows and explored your favourite galleries – and you’ve started to put together a nice little collection of pictures. The next question is how are you going to show them off to best advantage in your home? The good news is that there is no right or wrong way. There are, however, many things to think about when it comes to displaying your pride and joy. First up, it’s worth noting that many good galleries – and even artists – will be willing to hang your paintings for you. According to Ken Lemond of the Lemond Gallery in Bearsden, some will also help you to reorganise your paintings. “For regular customers we will even re-hang your paintings if you move house,” he says. What would he advise if you’re doing it yourself? “Where the height is not dictated by a piece of furniture – if it’s not being hung above a sideboard or a fireplace, say – the painting should be hung at a height where your eye-level looks at a line two-thirds of the way up from the bottom of the frame,” he says. “Where you have several paintings on the one wall, the centre line of each

“Seek good advice” Gordon Wilson is one of Scotland’s busiest and most in demand artists. Until last year, he combined painting with running his own framing company. Now, he limits his framing activity to his own paintings. We asked him what makes a frame stand out. Q: What makes a good frame? A good frame is a frame, or mount and frame combination, which adds grandeur to a painting or piece of art without unduly drawing the eye. A good painting deserves a decent frame so it’s crucial to get the balance of mount and frame just right. Every successful artist usually has a knowledgeable and trusted framer offering advice. Q: Does size matter when it comes to framing? Yes, size and proportion are vital factors when framing anything. It also comes down to personal preference. I prefer to frame my oils in large, chunky frames, whereas I mount smaller oils with wide mounts and thinner frames. I call it ‘reverse proportion’.

[Left] An informal arrangement of monochrome photos in the Elizabeth Street Collection by Ralph Lauren Home allows all the blues in the Mayfair Salon chair and sofa to sing. [Top] There’s no rule that says traditional frames are only for Old Masters; this combination suits for both painting and frame. [Above] A triptych can have far more impact than a single image

painting should be consistent. We always recommend that, for scale and impact, customers should buy one large painting for a wall, rather than two to three small ones.” Lynne Atkinson of the Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright has several tips for hanging and placing artworks. “If you are looking at hanging art in the main room of your home, start with the focal piece,” she advises. “This would normally hang above a fireplace, or be placed in the centre of the principal wall. Something a little larger and with a bit of a wow factor always looks great. “We have a fireplace in one of the upstairs rooms at the gallery, which has some very blue tiles, so we have to be careful when deciding what goes there – the blue can clash with some paintings, and in certain cases can overpower the work. When you get it right, though, it looks striking, and this painting •

“For impact, buy one large painting for a wall, rather than two or three smaller ones”

Q: How much should you pay for a frame? Spend as much as you can afford on a frame. It’s the difference between making your painting or artwork pleasant to look at and not! Antique frames can be picked up from car-boot sales and antique shops cheaply. With some restoration and reconditioning, these can look stunning with the right painting in them. Q: Can a frame ruin a painting? Yes! A bad framer can ruin a painting too. There are a lot of ‘framers’ offering a ‘pile it high, sell it cheap’ philosophy with scant regard for the physical conservation of the artwork. The logo of the Fine Art Trade Guild on a framer’s door is always a good sign. Q: What is the best piece of framing you have seen? Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery is a treasure trove of beautifully framed artwork. One painting – and frame – I love is Alison Watt’s Marat and the Fishes. Q: If you had one piece of framing advice, what would it be? Seek good framing advice! It’s imperative for the wellbeing and conservation of your artwork that you find a passionate, knowledgeable and professional artist/framer to handle your work sympathetically. It should be like a marriage.

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Art is not just for indoors – David Harber’s steel sculpture creates a striking focal point in the garden. [Right] Grouped art and lighting on the Tenoch oak veneer sideboard by Hamilton Conte makes a strong statement. [Bottom] Steps and Ladders by Patrick Hughes and Triple by Gerald Laing from Modern Prints are two different images cleverly linked by colour and shape

• usually always sells as customers can imagine it in their home.” If you’re planning on hanging several works in the same room, she suggests you look for a common thread that will tie them together. “They may be of a similar style, size or may even have a similar colour running through each one,” she says. “When you’re hanging a number of smaller works, you can have fun arranging them into a group. They can be hung level with each other, or in an irregular fashion, depending on the size of the frames. Avoid being too symmetrical if you can help it. Pinterest is a great source of inspiration on how to hang smaller works together. This can also be achieved in hallways, up the stairs and lots of other places around the house.” You may want to reframe a piece if you feel it’s not quite right. Some artists and galleries are happy to sell work unframed upon request, leaving the decision up to you, but they will offer advice – getting the frame right makes a real difference. For Ken Lemond, the key to presenting paintings well is not to hang them too high or to place a small picture on its own in the middle of a wall in a large room. “There’s also the problem of reflections,” he says. “We are always being asked to remove glass from older paintings.” Carol Dunbar, owner of the Thistle Gallery in

Glasgow’s west end, points out that it’s worth being aware of the fact that the lights in an art gallery will be considerably brighter than those in your own home. “Think about where it’s going to be placed,” she urges. “You need to consider if your painting will be lit at home by natural or artificial light. If an artwork is glazed and then hung in strong artificial light, the reflection will often compromise the paint. If it’s unglazed, which is more the norm these days, it lets the viewer truly appreciate the depth, texture and colour palette. These paintings fare well in both natural and artificial light.” Tracy Sifaoui, senior designer at Chelsea Mclaine Interior Design, is an advocate of engaging other items around artworks to make an attractive, styled vignette. “Place a piece of art on the wall and frame it strategically with a well-placed lamp and an orchid, sitting on a piece of furniture, with some nicely arranged books and objets d’art,” she suggests. The designer has other ideas too: “Use art to add pops of accent colour to your interior scheme. If you

“A good frame can make a work look like a million dollars – even a work that didn’t cost a fortune”

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“A good place for a vivid painting would be a hallway” Lighting your artwork is an art in itself, according to Carol Yates of Carol Yates Design in Milngavie. “Directional spots or dedicated picture lights are a must if you want to highlight a favourite painting or framed print,” she says. “And always keep in mind when framing a painting or print that you need to use non-reflective glass.” Doing so will allow you to see the image properly without the light bouncing off it. Tracy Sifaoui, senior designer at Chelsea Mclaine Interior Design, agrees that framing and glass choices are crucial. “If possible, avoid lighting art that has glass within the frame, as it will cause glare and distort the image beneath the glass,” she advises. Where there is a lot of saturated colour in a painting, she adds, it’s best to place a picture light or spot above the work: “This really makes the colour pop. Placing spotlights in the ceiling and directing

these at the art can be a softer way of illuminating the picture.” Natural light can both enhance and detract from a painting, points out Lynne Atkinson of the Whitehouse Gallery in Kirkcudbright. “Hang bright colours in dark places,” she says. “A good place for a vivid painting would be a hallway. Bold, vivid palettes don’t need as much natural light on them as other works, which may benefit from being closer to natural light. With delicate watercolours, however, avoid hanging these anywhere near a natural light source as it will cause the painting to fade over time.” Lindy McNair of Modern Prints adds: “If you are filling a wall that gets direct sunlight, be wary of placing an expensive sculpture there or hanging a valuable work on paper: ultraviolet rays can damage artwork as well as cause glaring reflections, disrupting visual appearance. A good framer should be able to advise you, and give information about the different levels of UV-protection and non-reflective glass that are available.”

“There’s no correct way to frame and hang – so trust your instincts and have fun making your space your own” have a seascape, for example, take the turquoise and add cushions and a throw in that tone to your sofa, connecting the art to its environment. And don’t feel you always have to hang artworks: a large painting placed on a console, leaning on the wall, beside a beautiful lamp, will bring a more 3D feel to your art and better integrate it into the room.” Artwork doesn’t just have to be indoors – buying art for the garden is becoming increasingly popular. Interior designer Carol Yates claims that garden sculptures tend to be given pride of place, situated centrally as a feature. “Stone or metal are popular in urban gardens,” she says. “Natural organic pieces, such as lightweight metal animal sculptures, also gives a pleasing effect when scattered throughout a country garden.” Lindy McNair runs modernprints.co.uk from her base

in Edinburgh, selling original signed prints by bankable contemporary British artists. The Glasgow School of Art graduate says that from her experience of selling, framing and hanging art, there is no correct way to do it. “I believe it’s more about trusting your instincts and having fun making your space your own,” she states. “If you’re feeling daunted about what to collect or hang together, limiting yourself to an artist, genre, era, style or colour – or even just the same frames – may help to unify everything. It’s not every home that can successfully carry off the ‘eclectic look’. A good frame can make a work look like a million dollars, but the work itself doesn’t need to cost a fortune: you could display anything that has caught your eye – a page out of a book, a child’s drawing or a postcard.” The joy of buying and presenting art, it seems, is in the eye of the beholder. Ŷ

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Aberfeldy Gallery showcases the work of many of Scotland’s most creative and talented artists. Alongside an evolving mixed exhibition of work are themed or individual artist exhibitions occurring several times throughout the year.

A contemporary gallery showcasing quirky conceptual pieces of exceptional quality, style and function. We feature both established and emerging local artists but will consider anyone who meets the gallery ethos.

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Established in 1979, Frames Gallery continues to foster Contemporary Scottish Art, through their yearly programme of exhibitions in tandem with an award winning picture framing workshop, specialising in gilding and IBOE Ć‹OJTIJOH

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Greengate Gallery is set in the beautiful historic village of Culross. It is a working jewellery studio, pottery, gallery and gift shop. With the lovely Biscuit Cafe upstairs too you can indulge all your senses!

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A contemporary gallery showcasing quirky conceptual pieces of exceptional quality, style and function. We feature not only established and emerging Perthshire artists but any artist whose work fits the Artisanand ethos. So pop in and check out the latest exhibition, or get in touch if you’d like to exhibit with us.

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Winter exhibition 7 Nov - 22 Dec For the best in Contemporary Fine Art, Design & Craft in the Scottish Borders

51 High St, Coldstream TD12 4DL • 01890 254 010/07980 402 755 info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk • www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk

Christmas EXHIBITIONS On a Small Scale Hundreds of postcard-sized RULJLQDO D̆RUGDEOH DUWZRUNV Director’s Choice Featuring Barbara Rae, John Bellany, Chris Bushe, Paul Furneaux, Rachel Ross and many other important Scottish artists

34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE (0)131 557 1020 mail@openeyegallery.co.uk www.openeyegallery.co.uk Image: Paul Furneaux RSA, Rain Window, Soft Sea II (detail), mokuhanga, 132 x 154 cm.

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&Gallery

Allanbank Arts

Bon Papillon

17 Dundas Street Edinburgh EH3 6QG E: info@andgallery.co.uk www.andgallery.co.uk

Allanbank Courtyard Duns, Berwickshire 5% 1: 5 E: info@allanbankarts.co.uk, www.allanbankarts.co.uk

15 Howe Street Edinburgh &) 5& 5 & CPOQBQJMMPO !HNBJM DPN XXX CPOQBQJMMPO DPN

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Bonhams Auctioneers

The Crafters

22 Queen Street Edinburgh EH2 1JX T: 0131 240 2290 E: edinburgh@bonhams.com www.bonhams.com

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Bonhams, Edinburgh is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, dealing with FWFSZUIJOH GSPN Æ‹ OF QJDUVSFT GVSOJUVSF and works of art, jewellery, silver, ceramics and books to collectables and modern design.

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Marta Utsler Original Fine Art

Open Studio: Scottish / English Borders

Strong, Vibrant, Textural For the larger wallspace or smaller niche www.martautsler.com 07758 335417 martautsler@gmail.com

The Edinburgh Drawing School B (SFBU ,JOH 4USFFU &EJOCVSHI &) 28 T: 0131 556 0971 M: 07791 121313 & JOGP!FEJOCVSHIESBXJOHTDIPPM DP VL XXX FEJOCVSHIESBXJOHTDIPPM DP VL " GBOUBTUJD QMBDF UP MFBSO UP ESBX TNBMM GSJFOEMZ DMBTTFT JO ESBXJOH BOE QBJOUJOH GPS BEVMUT BOE LJET BHFT ZFBST VQ "MM MFWFMT XFMDPNF FTQFDJBMMZ UIF BCTPMVUFMZ UFSSJĆ‹FE 4QSJOH 5FSN DPNNFODFT .POEBZ UI +BOVBSZ

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Flat Cat Gallery 2 Market Place, Lauder Berwickshire, TD2 6SR T: 01578 722 808 & BSU!ĆŒBUDBUHBMMFSZ DP VL XXX ĆŒBUDBUHBMMFSZ DP VL "U UIF 'MBU $BU (BMMFSZ XF TIPXDBTF BO FYDJUJOH BOE DIBOHJOH SBOHF PG BSUJTUT NBOZ GSPN PVS MPDBM 4DPUUJTI #PSEFST XPSLJOH JO B WBSJFUZ PG NFEJB BOE TUZMFT GSPN DPOUFNQPSBSZ UP USBEJUJPOBM Ć‹OF BSU

Franklin Browns Auctioneers & Valuers C 8FTU 5FMGFSUPO &EJOCVSHI EH7 6UL T: 0131 657 4162 & JOGP!GSBOLMJOCSPXOT DP VL XXX GSBOLMJOCSPXOT DP VL 8F BSF BO *OEFQFOEFOU &EJOCVSHI CBTFE "VDUJPO )PVTF BOE XF QSJEF PVSTFMWFT PO PVS BCJMJUZ UP QSPWJEF BO IPOFTU QSPGFTTJPOBM BOE FĆ?DJFOU TFSWJDF XIFSF DVTUPNFS TBUJTGBDUJPO JT PVS DPSF QSJODJQMF

Julian Stair, Eleven Cups on a Ground, 2017, Photo: Matthew Warner

www.scottish-gallery.co.uk | mail@scottish-gallery.co.uk | +44 (0) 131 558 1200

The Gallery Melrose

Hill House Gallery

Julia Linstead, Glass

23 Market Square Melrose TD6 9PL T: 01896 208190 www.thegallerymelrose.co.uk

Broughton by Biggar ML12 6HQ T: 07768 690069 E: jan@hillhousegallery.com www.hillhousegallery.com

The Glass Workshop The Hirsel, Coldstream Scottish Borders TD12 4LW T: 01890 882 555 E: julia@julialinsteadglass.com www.julialinsteadglass.com

Situated in the Market Square of the pretty town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders and well worth a visit. The gallery displays the work of some of Scotland’s most talented artists and engages with new, contemporary artists helping you to discover amazing art.

New contemporary art gallery in the beautiful upper Tweeddale region of the Scottish Borders. Showcasing established and emerging artists with an emphasis on paintings as our space, a former church, lends itself to this medium. Visit website for further information.

Hand blown 24% lead crystal bowls with original sandblasted decoration based on natural forms. The glass workshop also stocks a wide selection of the best British studio glass, including bottles, paperweights, clocks and jewellery.

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gallery Contemporary Visual & Applied Art

&Gallery, 17 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG

info@andgallery.co.uk

andgallery.co.uk

Mixed Autumn Exhibition 2017 Works by Helen Savage, Heather Davies, Jane Butler-Cole, Marylyn Johnston and Jennifer Watt

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Broughton by Biggar, ML12 6HQ hillhousegallery.com 07768690069

Ramsay Cornish is Ĺ?ÄŤÄžĆŒÄžĹśĆš ƾLJ Ä‚Ćš ĆľÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ General Interiors AucĆ&#x;ons Every Saturday at 11am Regular Specialist AnĆ&#x;que & Decorators’ AucĆ&#x;ons Viewings Every Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Catalogues online

The Laurel Gallery

Leith School of Art

58 St Stephen Street Edinburgh EH3 5AL T: 0131 226 5022 www.laurelgallery.co.uk

25 North Junction Street Edinburgh EH6 6HW T: 0131 554 5761 E: enquiries@LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk www.LeithSchoolofArt.co.uk

Small gallery specialising in original contemporary art, bespoke framing, stockists of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™, related workshops and hand painted furniture.

8F PĆŠFS B SBOHF PG ZFBS MPOH DPVSTFT which encourage students to explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting, in our unique and creative environment.

15-17 Jane Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HE 0131 553 7000 info@ramsaycornish.com www.ramsaycornish.com

Lyon & Turnbull Fine Art Auctioneers 33 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RR T: 0131 557 8844 E: info@lyonandturnbull.com www.lyonandturnbull.com Operating since 1826, Lyon & Turnbull JT POF PG UIF MPOHFTU FTUBCMJTIFE Ć‹OF art and antiques auction houses in the United Kingdom. The company maintains galleries in London and Glasgow with headquarters and main saleroom in Edinburgh.

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Bon Papillon

Winter show 2017: Work by Ingrid Nilsson plus postcard sized art for charity ‘It’s Good 2 Give’

November 30th - January 5th Open 9-4 Weds- Fri and 9-5 Sat & Sun

15 Howe Street, Edinburgh EH3 6TE www.bonpapillon.com

Marta Utsler

Moy Mackay Gallery

The Nomads Tent

T: 07758 335417 E: martautsler@gmail.com www.martautsler.com

17 Northgate Peebles EH45 8RX T: 01721 722116 E: info@moymackaygallery.com www.moymackaygallery.com

21 St Leonard’s Lane Edinburgh EH8 9SH T: 0131 662 1612 E: info@nomadstent.co.uk www.nomadstent.co.uk

I have been painting professionally for eighteen years, and my medium of choice JT BDSZMJD .Z HPBM JT UP PĆŠFS B VOJRVF WPJDF for anyone who wants to engage, or visually connect, with my abstractions.

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This gem of a gallery is run by award winning artist and author Moy Mackay. In addition to Moy’s signature “felted QBJOUJOHTŢ`BSF XPSLT CZ TPNF PG UIF DPVOUSZĹ&#x;T Ć‹OFTU DPOUFNQPSBSZ BSUJTUT makers and jewellers.

A warehouse of tribal art specialising in traditional and contemporary handwoven rugs and kilims. They also source hand-made furniture, textiles, artefacts and architectural features from India, the Middle East & Southeast Asia. They provide cleaning, repair, and moth treatment services.

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Open Eye Gallery 34 Abercromby Place Edinburgh EH3 6QE T: 0131 557 1020 www.openeyegallery.co.uk Established in 1982, the Open Eye Gallery is one of Scotland’s leading contemporary private art galleries, PƊFSJOH BO FYUFOTJWF FYIJCJUJPO programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts.

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Ramsay Cornish Auctioneers 15 - 17 Jane Street Edinburgh EH6 5HE T: 0131 553 7000 E: info@ramsaycornish.com www.ramsaycornish.com Ramsay Cornish, Edinburgh’s busiest saleroom hosts weekly General Interiors and regular Specialist Auctions. Visit our saleroom or call to arrange a free IPNF WJTJU GSPN POF PG PVS FYQFSJFODFE valuers. Catalogues online.

The Scottish Gallery 16 Dundas Street Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ T: +44(0) 131 558 1200 E: mail@scottish-gallery.co.uk www.scottish-gallery.co.uk This year The Scottish Gallery celebrates its 175th anniversary. We specialise in 20th century and contemporary Scottish painting and international applied art, with a monthly changing program of FYIJCJUJPOT

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Scottish Portrait Awards (SPA) 24 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2BW T: 07794567254 E: sara@scottishportraitawards.org www.scottishportraitawards.org 'PS ƋOF BSUJTUT BOE QIPUPHSBQIFST CPSO living or studying in Scotland. Prizes: £5000 SPA in Fine Art and the £2000 Richard Coward SPA in Photography. See full page advert for further information.

The Velvet Easel Gallery

White Fox Gallery

298 Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 2AS T: 07813 916 684 E: roz@velveteasel.co.uk www.velveteasel.co.uk

51 High Street, Coldstream TD12 4DL Scottish Borders T: 01890 254 010 (or 07980 402 755 for outside hours) E: info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk

The Velvet Easel Gallery is a contemporary art gallery which exhibits an eclectic range of modern art by local, Scottish and international artists including paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture, prints and cards.

Showcasing the best in contemporary Fine art, design and crafts from more than 45 artists primarily locally based, including award-winners. Subject matter ranging from representational to abstract. “Own Art” available. Several new exhibitions a year. Small tearoom.

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Alexis R Bradley

ARTeries Gallery

Arti Farti Gallery

Blairhill Place Blairhill Coatbridge ML5 1PL T: 01236 436451 or 07958 480433 E: alexis.rbradley@btinternet.com www.alexisrbradley.com

127 Douglas Street Glasgow G2 4JX T: 0141 333 0999 E: neil_motion@btconnect.com

48 Hamilton Street Saltcoats Ayrshire KA21 5DS T: 01294 287207 E: artifarti48@outlook.com www.arti-farti.co.uk

Alexis R Bradley creates top quality contemporary art using many unique techniques and designs. Swarovski crystals are often used to enhance EFTJHOT XIJDI BEET TQFDUBDVMBS Ƌ OJTIJOH touches and focal points to any room!

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Winter exhibition open throughout November and December featuring work by Alexander Millar, Ryan Mutter, Georgina McMaster, Gordon Wilson, Robert Kelsey, Marion Drummond, Harry Holland, James McDonald, Ed Hunter, Alison McWhirter, Peter King, Alexandra Gardner, Linda Park, Peter Foyle and many more.

"SUJ 'BSUJ (BMMFSZ TQFDJBMJTFT JO UIF Ƌ OFTU original artworks and signed limited FEJUJPOT UIBU 4DPUMBOE IBT UP PƊ FS BOE BU competitive prices. Featuring the talents of Alexander Millar, Ron Lawson, Georgina McMaster and many more.

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142 Argyll St, Dunoon Argyll PA23 7NA t.01369 707767 jo@junogallery.com

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Alongside an Eclectic Mix of Design Led Gifts Jewellery, Textiles, Prints & Much More….. Open Mon—Sat 10am - 5pm

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Clience Studio

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By the Clocktower, 212 King Street Castle Douglas DG7 1DS T: 01556 504318 E: angela@cliencestudio.co.uk www.cliencestudio.co.uk

28 Edinburgh Road Dumfries DG1 1JQ T: 01387 262084 E: arts@dumgal.gov.uk XXX EVNHBM HPW VL HSBDFÆ‹ FME

Seascape and Landscape paintings by Angela Lawrence. The light and beauty of Galloway is the focus of this artist’s gallery and working studio in Castle Douglas; dramatic Highland, Islands and Cumbrian mountain landscapes, and other themes also feature. Quality prints. Commissions welcome.

(SBDFÆ‹ FME QSFTFOUT MPDBM OBUJPOBM BOE international art and craft exhibitions throughout the year. Enjoy the café, craft shop, all set in open grounds with plenty free parking and hands-on art activities for adults and kids.

The Hidden Lane Gallery 1081 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8LZ T: 07760 669011 E: gallery@hiddenlanegallery.com www.hiddenlanegallery.com The Hidden Lane Gallery was set up to promote the wonderful work of photographer Margaret Watkins and local artists including Alasdair Gray and Hilda Goldwag as well as exhibitions of African art and artefacts.

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The Hidden Gem in Saltcoats

Arti~Farti

ARTeries GALLERY

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Originals & Limited Editions

“The Queen of Queens” by Ryan Mutter

Arti Farti has the largest stockist of signed Limited Editions and original artworks in Ayrshire from national, international and local artists with gallery space available for hosting events and exhibitions.

E: artifarti48@outlook.com Tel: 01294 287207

www.arti-farti.co.uk

48 Hamilton Street | Saltcoats | KA21 5DS

Winter exhibition open throughout November and December featuring work by some of Scotland’s best contemporary artists including - Alexander Millar, Ryan Mutter, Georgina McMaster, Gordon Wilson, Robert Kelsey, Marion Drummond, Harry Holland, James McDonald, Ed Hunter, Alison McWhirter, Peter King, Alexandra Gardner, Linda Park, Peter Foyle and many more. ARTeries Gallery 127 Douglas Street, Glasgow G2 4JX T: 0141 333 0999 E: neil_motion@btconnect.com Opening hours: Tues-Fri 10am -5pm Saturday - 12-5pm

Johnston Art Gallery

Jolomo

The Burns Memorial Tower Kilmarnock Road Mauchline KA5 5LQ T: 07826 743 652 E: info@johnstonartist.co.uk www.johnstonartist.co.uk

Tigh-na-Barnashalg Tayvallich by Lochgilphead Argyll, PA31 8PN T: 01546 870303 E: jolomo@thejolomostudio.com www.jolomo.com

Elaine Johnston, award winning Ayrshire artist specialises in oil paintings for both the private and public sector, as well as galleries throughout the UK and abroad. Her latest body of work embraces the strong rural animal paintings for which she has become renowned.

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“The whole world in my hands” by Alexander Millar

John Lowrie Morrison OBE is one of Scotland’s most successful and best loved artists. For over 50 years he has been painting stunning scenic pieces of Argyll and the Hebrides and exhibiting all over the UK.

Juno Design Gallery 142 Argyll St Dunoon, Argyll PA23 7NA T: 01369707767 E: jo@junogallery.com www.junogallery.com Featuring painting exhibitions seasonally throughout the year. The Autumn show runs until 3rd November. Works by Philip Raskin and Brian Phillips. Xmas show begins on the 4th November until March 2018 featuring selected artists from the 2017 programme.

“The loveliest little gallery in Glasgow.” Prof. Tom Markus Coming up... November Hilda Goldwag Paintings and Drawings December Margaret Watkins Original prints from the Archive February African Artefacts The Final Selection

1081 Argyle St, Finneston, Glasgow G3 8LZ 07760 669011 gallery@hiddenlanegallery.com Visit hiddenlanegallery.com for dates

Hilda Goldwag 1912 - 2008

Margaret Watkins 1884 - 1969

Ivory Coast Spoon Early 20th C.

Open 1100 - 1700 Tuesday - Saturday or by appointment

CLIENCE STUDIO Seascape and Landscape paintings by Angela Lawrence

,OPXO GPS PVS BQQSPBDIBCJMJUZ BOE BƊ PSEBCJMJUZ PVS QPQVMBS neighbourhood gallery specialises in original artwork from contemporary artists throughout the length and breadth of Scotland. With four seasonal exhibitions each year interspersed with themed feature shows there’s always something new to catch your artistic eye. Thistle Gallery 56 Park Road • Glasgow G4 9JF T: 0141 334 3444 • E: carol@thistle-gallery.com www.thistle-gallery.com

The light and beauty of Galloway and the Solway coast is a key focus of this artist’s gallery and working studio in Castle Douglas, South West Scotland. Atmospheric Scottish Highlands, Outer Hebrides and Cumbrian mountain landscapes also feature, while other themes include award-winning Sea Spirits and Reflections. Newest paintings and work in progress are on show and a wide selection of signed giclee prints and art gifts from Galloway paintings are available. Commissions very welcome. Clience Studio, By the Clocktower, 212 King Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1DS 01556 504318 | www.cliencestudio.co.uk Open 10/10.30am-5pm, Mon-Sat

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JOHNSTONART

Gracefield Craft Shop A selection of handmade crafts and cards - treat someone special or yourself! Gift Vouchers Available GRACEFIELD ARTS CENTRE

Craft Shop: Exhibitions: Café Hubbub:

Tues-Fri 10.30am-3.30pm, Sat 10am-5pm Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Tues-Sat 10am-3.30pm (hot food served 11am-3pm)

28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries DG1 1JQ

The Monument, Mauchline Tel: 07826 743 652 Email: info@johnstonartist.co.uk www.johnstonartist.co.uk

arts@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk/gracefield Tel 01387 262084

The Lemond Gallery

Pam Carter

Smithy Gallery

4 Thorn Road Bearsden Glasgow G61 4PP T: 0141 942 4683 E: kenlemond@msn.com www.lemondgallery.com

T: 01360 620 830 / 07715015752 E: pam.carter@btinternet.com www.pamcarter.co.uk

74 Glasgow Road #MBOFƋ FME Glasgow G63 9HX T: 01360 770551 E: art@smithygallery.co.uk www.smithygallery.co.uk

The Lemond Gallery was established in 2000. It specialises in Scottish Contemporary Fine Art, representing many of Scotland’s leading artists. Our full list of shows is on the home page of our website.

I am recognised for painting Hebridean and Coastal Landscapes. You can visit my studio near Glasgow by appointment to view prints and discuss commissions. I am also featured in a number of galleries round the country.

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DIRECT FROM THE ARTIST Prints | Paintings | Commissions

Established in 2005, Smithy Gallery is one of Scotland’s leading and most welcoming contemporary art venues. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, this 300-year-old building houses some of UIF Ƌ OFTU DSFBUJWF UBMFOU JO 4DPUMBOE and beyond.

TIGHNABRUAICH GALLERY ARGYLL • SCOTLAND

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Argyll’s finest art gallery sitting at the heart of the seaside village of Tighnabruaich. Long established as one of the finest galleries in the West, Tighnabruaich Gallery, Argyll, endeavours to bring dynamic and engaging art to rural Scotland from a range of established and emerging talent. We pride ourselves in producing a program of exhibitions which showcase a wide breadth of innovative and beautiful work by painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and artists working in glass, wood and textiles. We specialise in bringing a space to life through art and are happy to offer advice on how best to surround yourself at home with artwork most suited to you and your environment. Opening Hours 7 days a week 10am – 5pm Winter Hours (Nov – Mar): Mon – Fri 11am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 11am – 5pm

Tighnabruaich Gallery, Seaside House, Tighnabruaich, Argyll, PA21 2DR 01700 811681 • info@tiggallery.com

www.tiggallery.com

“Art from the Heart’’ By Alexis R Bradley

‘’No two people are the same. No two homes should be the same. No two of my paintings will ever be the same as everything I do is truly unique and created especially just for you!’’

Get in touch to discuss a viewing or commission 01236 436451/07958 480433 l alexis.rbradley@btinternet.com l www.alexisrbradley.com

Thistle Gallery

Tighnabruaich Gallery

The Whitehouse Gallery

56 Park Road Glasgow G4 9JF T: 0141 334 3444 E: carol@thistle-gallery.com www.thistle-gallery.com

Seaside House Tighnabruaich Argyll PA21 2DR T: 01700 811681 E: info@tiggallery.com www.tiggallery.com

47 St Mary’s Street Kirkcudbright DG6 4DU T: 01557 330223 E: info@whitehousegallery.co.uk www.whitehousegallery.co.uk

Glasgow’s West End Thistle Gallery has made its mark as a reliable source of eclectic Scottish contemporary art. Specialising in paintings, ceramics, sculptures and jewellery it is now synonymous with approachability and BƊPSEBCJMJUZ

At Tighnabruaich Gallery we pride ourselves in producing a program of exhibitions which showcase a wide breadth of innovative and beautiful work by painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and artists working in glass, wood and textiles.

The Whitehouse Gallery is a contemporary Art & Craft gallery. With over a decade of experience, the gallery boasts a solid reputation as one of the region’s leading spaces for exhibiting work by some of the country’s ƋOFTU BSUJTUT BOE NBLFST JO TJY DIBOHJOH exhibitions throughout the year.

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Grampian and the Highlands and Islands

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Gallery at Fifty Five

Gallery Heinzel

Harbour View Gallery

55 Allardice Street Stonehaven AB39 2AB T: 01569 785606 & JOGP!HBMMFSZBUÆ‹GUZÆ‹WF DP VL XXX HBMMFSZBUÆ‹GUZÆ‹WF DP VL

24 Thistle Street Aberdeen AB10 1XD T: 01224 625629 & JOGP!HBMMFSZIFJO[FM DPN XXX HBMMMFSZIFJO[FM DPN

1PSU PG /FTT Isle of Lewis HS2 0XA T: 01851 810735 & JOGP!BCBSCFS DP VL XXX BCBSCFS DP VL

Gallery at Fifty Five hosts solo and NJYFE FYIJCJUJPOT PG XPSL GSPN contemporary Scottish Artists UISPVHIPVU UIF ZFBS 1JDUVSF GSBNF NBLFST XJUI PWFS ZFBST FYQFSJFODF

Gallery Heinzel specialises in Scottish QBJOUJOH SFQSFTFOUJOH PWFS BSUJTUT *U IPTUT VQ UP FJHIU FYIJCJUJPOT B ZFBS BU JUT CBTF JO "CFSEFFOÅ&#x;T 8FTU &OE .BOZ of its artists are members of the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Scottish 4PDJFUZ PG 1BJOUFST JO 8BUFSDPMPVS PS UIF 3PZBM (MBTHPX *OTUJUVUF

4NBMM XPSLJOH TUVEJP BOE HBMMFSZ TIPXJOH UIF XPSL PG "OUIPOZ + #BSCFS Visit the website to view original paintings, limited edition prints and for PQFOJOH UJNFT

The Admiral’s House A new creative residency space in Skye Now available for bookings

for details visit www.waspsstudios.org.uk

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‘Always magical’ visitor comment 2017

Sylvia Wishart, Hoy Sound, 1987 © the artists estate

collection – exhibitions – events The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney www.pierartscentre.com ADMISSION FREE

www.paulabrownart.co.uk @paulabrownart

open Tuesday-Saturday 10.30am-5pm (additional seasonal opening - see website)

The Pier Arts Centre is a registered Scottish Charity No SC014815

Iona Gallery & Pottery

The Lost Gallery

Milton Art Gallery

Isle of Iona Argyll and Bute PA76 6SW T: 01681 700 439 E: mail@ionagallery.com www.ionagallery.com

Strathdon Aberdeenshire AB36 8UJ T: 01975 651 287 peter@lostgallery.co.uk www.thelostgallery.co.uk

Milton of Crathes, Banchory Aberdeenshire AB31 5QH T: 01330 844664 E: info@miltonart.com www.miltonart.com

The Iona Gallery & Pottery located near the Abbey on Iona specialises in paintings of Iona, both contemporary and early C20th, and limited edition prints of Iona. Working Pottery: hand-built and thrown stoneware evoking Iona seascapes.

Privately owned contemporary art gallery, specialising in Scottish artists. Showing painting and sculpture. Set in an idyllic location which engenders just the mood to appreciate art.

We exhibit a collection of paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, glass and bronze sculpture. Annie Sloan stockist and framing service. Check our website for changing exhibitions throughout the year.

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GALLERY HEINZEL C O N T E M P O R A R Y

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Contemporary Scottish painting, sculpture, ceramics & glass in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End

Robert McAulay “Lake� – Acrylic on board, 100cm x 120cm

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am 24 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XD T 01224 625629 E info@galleryheinzel.com www.galleryheinzel.com

Paula Brown Art

The Pier Arts Centre

Wasps Studios

www.paulabrownart.co.uk

7JDUPSJB 4USFFU Stromness 0SLOFZ ,8 "" 5 E: info@pierartscentre.com www.pierartscentre.com

The Briggait 141 Bridgegate (MBTHPX ( ); 5 E: info@waspsstudios.org.uk www.waspsstudios.org.uk

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Wasps Studios is Scotland’s largest provider of creative space including TUVEJPT PĆ?DF TQBDF SFTJEFODZ TQBDF and exhibition/project space. Operating JO MPDBUJPOT BDSPTT 4DPUMBOE XF support creative people from Shetland to the Scottish Borders.

Paula Brown is contemporary artist. 4QFDJBMJTJOH JO WJCSBOU BCTUSBDU ĆŒPSBMT land and seascapes. Paula’s original BSUXPSLT BEE DPMPVS BOE FOFSHZ UP BOZ room. Find her on Instagram and Facebook @paulabrownart

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Lost The

Gallery

Scottish Contemporary Art

Milton Art Gallery

Peter Goodfellow · Snowmelt Mullardoch · Oil · 15cm x 20cm

The Lost Gallery · Strathdon Aberdeenshire · AB36 8UJ · Scotland Tel/Fax: 01975 651287 email: jean@lostgallery.co.uk Open 11am-5pm www.lostgallery.co.uk Closed Tuesdays

PAINTING, JEWELLERY, CERAMICS, BRONZE, GLASS, WOODWORK, SCULPTURE, PRINTS & CARDS MILTON OF CRATHES BANCHORY ABERDEENSHIRE AB31 5QH Tel 01330844664 info@miltonart.com www.miltonart.com Open 7 days: MON-SAT 10-5PM, SUN 11-5PM

Gallery and working studio of Anthony J Barber Original paintings, prints and greeting cards

Harbour View Gallery Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis HS2 0XA T. 01851 810735 E. info@abarber.co.uk www.abarber.co.uk

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Subversion

SCOTLAND’S LEADING URBAN & POP ART SPECIALISTS

Subversionartgallery

@subversionarts

Pahnl: Heisting the Mondrian

Trafford Parsons: Glitter Sugar Lips

Dominic Bradnum: The Devil + Idle Hands = Work

Chris Bourke: Love

(Un)Fine Art Gallery

subversiongallery

4 Ruthven Mews, 57 Ruthven Lane, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 9BG subversiongallery.co.uk

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