On Saturday 2nd February, I attended the 2019 AGM of the Society. An interesting, well-attended and vibrant meeting which finds the Society in good heart. The refurbishment of Aberdeen Art Gallery has meant that the annual exhibition of the Society has had to be suspended over the past few years. However, the Society is currently …
At present preparing for the annual Art workshops at The Venue here in Laurencekirk. The theme of this year’s presentations is 20th century American Art from the lesser-known Mid-West so-called Regional painters of the 30s and 40s to the Abstract Expressionists of the 50s and the 60s Pop Art Movement. The 6 sessions run from …
In the mid December of last year, I spent a most enjoyable day with journalist Rosie Morton and Angus Blackburn, Senior Photographer of Scottish Field. The result is an article entitled Magnificent Mearns in the March 2019 number of Scottish Field (North East edition incorporating Leopard which celebrates the people, place and culture of North-East …
Four works exhibited in Annual winter show. Travelled with family to Edinburgh for the opening and then attended Words on Canvas event on 29th November. This annual event allows members of a writers’ group, based in and around Edinburgh, to explore themes suggested by the exhibits in the RSW. Two writers chose one of my …
In October, I attended the AGM of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour in Edinburgh where I was presented with my diploma. Delighted that the work has been recognised by peers and honoured to be a part of this prestigious group.
In the September/October of 2018 I exhibited a selection of work in a group exhibition at Gallery Heinzel, Thistle Street, Aberdeen. (www.galleryheinzel.com) 20 Mearns landscapes & seascapes alongside the work of two very different artists – Grace Cameron and Ian Rawnsley – made for an interesting ‘mix’ and a successful show. Just for interest, here …