Scottish Field Collection
Our monthly arts round-up
BALLATER GALLERY
Acclaimed artist Colin Fraser has returned to the Scottish art scene after nearly 14 years, showing his work at the Ballater Gallery. Colin, who mostly shows in London, New York and Toronto, paints still life and landscape using egg tempera, a notoriously difficult medium and it took him nearly a decade to master. Image: Repast, egg tempera on gesso board, 83cm x 122cm
Tel: 01339 755444 ballatergallery.co.uk
ARTERIES GALLERY
Arteries Gallery mixed exhibition features some of Scotland’s finest contemporary artists including Wilson, Mutter, Smith, Kennedy, Cardiff, Millar, King, Dyer and Barr. Image: Departing ship by Ronald Smith.
Tel: 0141 333 0999 arteriesgalleryglasgow.co.uk
FRAMES GALLERY
Frames Gallery’s May exhibition is by renowned wildlife artist, Jonathan Sainsbury. Taking four famous Ladybird books illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe as a starting point, Sainsbury reinterprets the illustrations for a contemporary audience. He looks at changes in the landscape and farming since 1959, when the books were published. 6 May – 3 June.
Tel: 01738 631085 framesgallery.co.uk
SPROSON GALLERY
As the sun starts to shine in St Andrews, pop along to Sproson Gallery to see the work of Fife resident Claire Wills, which captures the beauty of the bright spring of the East Neuk. Other featured artists include Jenny Matthews and Moy Mackay. Image: Kinshaldy
Beach by Claire Wills.
Tel: 01334 474331 sprosongallery.com
RAMSAY CORNISH AUCTIONEERS
Auction sales of Oriental ceramics and cloisonne give consistently impressive results. Highlights include this fine Japanese cloisonne vase, c.1900, realising £6,950 (including fees).
They are now collecting for their forthcoming Specialist auction. Valuers throughout Scotland. Tel: 0131 553 7000 ramsaycornish.com
RESIPOLE STUDIOS
You’ll find a superb selection of contemporary fine art at Resipole Studios; a unique gallery located in a setting of scenic splendour on the edge of Loch Sunart in the West Highlands.
Image: Near Luskentyre, Harris by Alan B Hayman, acrylic, 61 x 102cm.
Tel: 01967 431506 resipolestudios.co.uk
GALLERYIA SCOTLAND
Whisky Festival Exhibition featuring paintings by Lynda Luck, unique woodturning by Adrian Cammack and whisky stave vintage oak furniture by Sandy’s Cask Crafts. As well as gifts, jewellery, tweed handbags, fly fishing accessories and hire.
Image: Rocks & Sea by Jude Edgar. 79 High Street, Aberlour, AB38 9QB Tel: 07766 704910 / 01340 871457 thegalleryinaberlour.com
TORRANCE GALLERY
There’s still time to catch the wonderful mixed Spring Exhibition, which runs until 14 May, at The Torrance Gallery. Then it’s a fabulous two-man show featuring Andy Cross and Eddie Potts, 20 May – 4 June. Join their mailing list (via the website) for details of upcoming Private Views and events. Image:
April Blossom by Carolyn Bell (in the Spring Exhibition).
Tel: 0131 556 6366 torrancegallery.co.uk
EION STEWART
Based in the North East of Scotland, Eion Stewart Fine Art specialises in exhibiting original contemporary work from leading Scotland-based artists, while also supporting new and up-and-coming talent. Current exhibition can be viewed in the gallery and online.
Image: Gentle Beats XI, oil on canvas, 50 x 36cm by Lindsay Turk. 55 Allardice St, Stonehaven, AB39 2AB. Tel: 01569 785606 eionstewartfineart.com
GLASGOW GALLERY
Currently exhibiting the Spring Exhibition 2023, showing works by a mix of contemporary artists. This exhibition introduces works from new artists Nichol Wheatley and Sheena Christie. The Gallery is also hosting Nichol Wheatley’s Solo Show opening on the first weekend of June. Image: Two Hundred and Thirty Nine Thousand Miles and
Aldie Castle by Nichol Wheatley Tel: 0141 333 1991 glasgowgallery.co.uk
MILTON ART GALLERY
The Milton Art Gallery is situated in a steading complex on the banks of the River Dee. Offering a wide range of contemporary paintings, ceramics, jewellery and more from some of Scotland’s leading makers. See website for details of their 2023 exhibition programme and online shopping. Member of Own Art. Image: Free Falling by Alanda Calmus. Tel: 01330 844664 miltonart.com
HARBOUR GALLERY
TARBERT, ULLAPOOL & INVERARAY The ‘Home Galleries’ of the artist Stuart Herd. Showing original paintings and a large collection of framed and mounted prints. Image: Summer Dawn, Inveraray
80cm sq. All galleries open daily, 10am-5pm.
Tel: (T) 01880 821170, (U) 01854 612282, (INV) 01499 302999 theharbourgallery.com / rugbyartworks.com
MOY MCKAY GALLERY
Nestled in the Northgate in Peebles you will find this delightful jewel of a gallery run by artist/owner Moy Mackay. Renowned for her pioneering art form worldwide, this gallery is not only a showcase for her work but also for many other contemporary UK artists and makers. Tel: 01721 722 116 moymackaygallery.com
SCOTLAND’S WEST COAST PAINTINGS
In Glasgow’s city centre, the Stag Gallery in Buchanan Galleries features Charles Randak’s ‘statement pieces’ now complemented by a new range of ’small paintings’ in hand finished frames. Image: Portree Skyline, oil on canvas, 46 x 56cm.
Tel: 0141 237 4881 charlesrandak-art.com
HERIOT GALLERY
Image: What Winters Are Like Here by Martin Irish. They are delighted to include their gallery artists for a Group Spring Exhibition at Heriot Gallery in Dundas Street, Edinburgh until 27 May. This exhibition will be able to view online. A selection of all their contemporary artwork can be viewed on their website.
Tel: 0131 557 6436 heriotgallery.com
THE HOUSE OF BRUAR
Image: Late In The Day by Peter Symonds. Working exclusively in oils on canvas, Peter is most closely identified with scenes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, as well as the English Lake District. Exclusively available in The House of Bruar’s Rural Art Gallery.
Tel: 01796 483236 houseofbruar.com
POWDERHALL BRONZE
Featuring cast bronze sculpture from Powderhall Bronze fine art foundry in Edinburgh, contemporary handcrafted furniture by local craftspeople and selected artwork by Scottish artists. Image:
Lifesize apples by Brian Caster, Cast bronze and 24 carat gold leaf, full set £1,000, for enquiries info@ powderhallbronzeeditions.co.uk. Tel: 0131 552 5999 powderhallbronze.co.uk
HOLROYD GALLERY
Featuring new work by Clare Barber alongside other gallery artists. Holroyd Gallery exhibits a large section of original paintings with a Scottish theme, whether it be landscape of wildlife. The art gallery in North Ballachulish has a large selection of oils, watercolours and pastels.
Tel: 01855 821277 holroydgallery.co.uk
ARRAN ART GALLERY
Situated on the beautiful Isle of Arran, with two artists in residence and a wide collection of established and up-and-coming artists, the gallery offers something for every taste and budget, capturing the very essence of Arran and the west coast. For opening hours, please visit the website.
Tel: 01770 700250 arranartgallery.com
THE GLENTURRET
In 1927, René Lalique’s boundless imagination led to the creation of the Bacchantes vase. The iconic design features the young priestesses of Bacchus with their voluptuous beauty and curves. Visit the Lalique Boutique to discover more. Open 7 days, 10am-6pm. Tel: 01764 656565 theglenturret.com
GREENS & BLUES
Independent Fine Art Gallery in the seaside town of North Berwick. Full of original paintings, ceramics and glassware from Scotland and beyond. A stunning and varied collection with something for everyone. Bespoke framing, gift vouchers and mailing service. Image: Venice F.C. by Ian Hargreaves. Open 7 days.
Tel: 01620 890666 greensandblues.co.uk
HATTON HOUSE
An exciting new contemporary fine art gallery right in the heart of Dunkeld. Their new exhibition from 1 – 30 June titled ‘Equilibrium’ invites you to explore the delicate balance of opposing forces, light and dark, chaos and order, and the yin and yang of the natural world. All created by some of the most talented artists working today. Tel: 07513 648442 hattonhouseart.com
TIN SHED GALLERY
Judy Blathwayt is showing alongside her husband Ben until 11 June. The show is called SHARED COLOURS and reflects the time they spent working on the Isle of Mull. The colours and the landscape, the flora and fauna. Tin Shed Gallery open 12 – 5pm, Wed – Sun. Tel: 01688 500 103 mellisceramics.co.uk
LESLEY MCLAREN
Lesley is an established Glasgowborn painter, living on a beautiful farm in the Scottish Borders. Inspired by the stunning Borders landscape and huge variety of animal and bird life surrounding her cottage, she produces intricate oil paintings which reflect this fascination she has with the natural world. This painting of a red squirrel will be heading to the Smithy Gallery Blanefield, just north of Glasgow, for a group show in April. Email: lesleymclaren@btinternet.com lesleymclaren.co.uk