Arts & Antiques
Aberdeenshire landscapes inspire artist Susie
Laurencekirk oil painter Susie B. Lee uses bold gestures and subtles tones to depict the wildness and drama of Aberdeenshire’s landscapes. You can see where Susie gets the inspiration for her landscape oil paintings, described appropriately by one of her clients as ‘emotive, passionate and dramatic’. Her studio is a large, converted barn which practically…
Read MoreScots artist Will Maclean to feature at new exhibition
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting an exhibition of new works by Scottish artist Will Maclean. The exhibition includes work recently completed and some from the recent past by the Royal Scottish Academy artist. The constructions and sculpture are responses to narratives that the historian and critic Alan Woods described as: ‘Compressions and…
Read MoreAnchored Under Red Rock exhibition will be a coastal treat
The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh is presenting a stunning display of work inspired by the coastline. Anchored Under Red Rock is a selling exhibition of works from across the career of Devon-based artist Graham Rich. Rich’s works range from large scale installations to small constructed scenes formed from the remnants of boats and objects…
Read MoreHave your automobilia items valued for a good cause
This Sunday is the 50th anniversary on the death of Scottish former Formula One driver Jim Clark. A full weekend of activities is taking place in Duns, with a special automobilia and general antiques valuation day taking place, run by Bonhams. Bonhams Automobilia specialist and general valuers will have a marquee in the car park…
Read MoreA variety of gems from Scotland’s past go to auction
Auctioneers Bonhams are preparing to hold their annual Scottish sale later this month. A significant number of articles of note to Scots will be going under the hammer. A large number of paintings will be available, including works by Sir Henry Raeburn and John Bellany. Of note is John Maclauchlan Milne’s Calva Shore, Iona. Milne’s…
Read MoreCelebrated Scots artwork is a Dutch of class
One of the National Trust for Scotland’s most-celebrated and well-known paintings is being displayed in Amsterdam. Normally resident at Fyvie Castle, Ellon, the life-size Pompeo Batoni portrait of Colonel William Gordon (1736-1816) – wearing the uniform of the 105th Regiment of Foot and Huntly Tartan – is currently on show at the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch…
Read MoreExhibition puts the female body at its centre
There’s still time to catch the an exhibition of work on the female body and its links to nature, currently showing in Edinburgh. Edinburgh-based Jannica Honey’s inaugural solo exhibition at the city’s Arusha Gallery runs until March 25, as the award-winning Swedish artist presents a new series of nearly 30 works (digital giclee prints), When…
Read MoreJenny’s studio is a haven of beautiful paintings
Buildings hold a fascination for artist Jenny Hunter. From a tumble-down bothy in Aberdeenshire to the golden elegance of a Venetian palace, she is drawn to structures, and intrigued by their history. When she is out and about, Jenny’s love of old buildings can take her scrambling over obstacles or hiking through the undergrowth to…
Read MoreArtist Gordon has enjoyed his brushes with success
During his tenure as principal teacher of the art department at Moray’s Buckie High School, Gordon Mackie turned to painting as therapy. ‘I was one of those 24-hour teachers and someone said to me, “for God’s sake, Gordon, you’re a good painter, get back into it!” so I set up in the classroom and started…
Read MoreBeautiful jewellery will go under the hammer this Sunday
An auction of stunning jewellery is taking place at McTear’s in Glasgow this Sunday. Over 250 lots of jewellery come under the hammer on Sunday 25 February from 1pm. Viewing began yesterday, and continues today, Friday, until 4pm, Saturday 24, 9.30am-noon, and Sunday 25 from 11.30am until the auction begins at 1pm. Items that will…
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