James Newton Adams was born in London in 1971. He studied Fine Art (Sculpture) before starting his own business designing and making metal furniture and products for the retail market. He also undertook various private commissions from architectural ironwork through to product design and sculpture, teaching himself the rudiments of Blacksmithing along the way. In 2004 James Adams decided to return to his roots in sculpture and painting. He set up a workshop based in the Highlands of Scotland and also began painting from a studio on the Isle of Skye.Since then he has produced paintings which are very much influenced by the Expressionism, Folk and British Naive Art from the early and mid-20th century including artists Alfred Wallis and L S Lowry James Adams paintings display a sense of immediacy. This is acheived by applying layers of quick drying acrylic paint that builds up translucent areas of colour from an initial pencil sketch. Often James will allow the pencil outline of the painting to show through, creating an almost graphic account of the subject. He limits his colour palette to only a few colours which helps reinforce the simplicity of form, in turn creating a balanced and rhythmic composition. Talking about his work James Adams says: "My paintings explore the land and seascapes of Scotland as well as the people, animals and objects that inhabit them, often highlighting tensions in their relationships with each other and with the landscape itself. I work from memories of places, drawing upon a narrative within. This allows me to build a painting composition around a theme - the title will as often inform the work as the other way round. The perspectives in my paintings are the perspectives of memory, in which different stages of a narrative may be seen simultaneously or a scene may be viewed from above as if in a dream or a map." In addition to Red Rag Gallery, James Newton Adams has also exhibited at other leading Scottish art galleries. These include the Annual Exhibitions of the Royal Glasgow Institute of The Fine Arts and Paisley Art Institute. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the James Newton Adams artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. Modern Art: James Newton Adams at Red Rag Gallery

Alan Anderson was born in Glasgow in 1940. He is a graduate of Industrial Design from the famous Glasgow School of Art. While a student in Glasgow he exhibited paintings and sculptures at the Royal Glasgow Institute. When Alan left he became an art teacher and design lecturer in Glasgow. Alan Anderson has had a varied career including working as a partner in a Product and Design Consultancy in Glasgow. He also worked as a tutor in Art and Design for Dumfries and Galloway Regional Council and as a part time tutor for Strathclyde Council, Argyll and Bute Council, Clydebank College, Argyll College and Glasgow University. Alan Anderson now lives north of Oban and spends most of his time painting. He paints in oils, mainly West Highlands and Islands. In addition to Red Rag art gallery Alan Anderson art work has been exhibited at other British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Alan Anderson artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Charles Anderson was born in 1936. He studied Drawing and Painting at Glasgow School of Art under David Donaldson and Mary Armour, graduating with Diploma in 1959. Following his graduation Charles entered the Royal Scottish Academy painting competition for Post Graduate students and won the Chalmers Bursary. Joan Eardley who was one of the adjudicators took an interest in his Anderson's art work and encouraged him to exhibit at the RSA the same year. For a period of about five years Charles Anderson taught art. Then in the mid 1960's Charles started working full time as a professional mural painter and sculptor. Since then he has worked on major Art and Design projects throughout the United Kingdom, carrying out commissions for a wide variety of clients including local authorities, property developers, banks and major insurance companies. One of his most prestigious commission was the result of winning a national sculpture competition to provide a bronze figurative group entitled The community for Livingston New Town in 1996.This was his last project before he retired as a sculptor. In 1997 Charles Anderson returned to the painting of easel pictures. Since then he has exhibited at many major art galleries including: the Royal Glasgow Institute, the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours and The Royal Scottish Academy. Today Charles Anderson art works are in various private and public art collections throughout the U.K. and abroad. In 2004 Charles Anderson was elected to the RSW. He has also served as President of the Glasgow Art Club for three years until February 2009.

Muriel Barclay was born in Glasgow. She studied History and Philosophy at Edinburgh University before leaving Scotland for London, where she worked at a Mayfair art gallery. After returning to Scotland Muriel decided to start teacher training. However, the motivation to paint was never far away and teaching hours gave her the flexibility to juggle her family life, leaving her some space to take regular art classes. Later Barclay moved to part-time teaching to give herself even more time to paint and also studied for an Open University Degree in Art History, which she said was "life changing." Murial Barclay studied the development of art from the mid 1800s to the 1980s. This was a period when art was to take a massive turn with the advent of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. The studies had a profound effect on the development of Muriel as an artist.She says: "I started to understand what, how and why paint works. It made me reflect on what I wanted to paint and my own techniques." Muriel Barclay has been influenced by many of the great artists. In particular she appreciates the paintings of Edward Manet , Degas, Matisse as well as Malevich, Mondrian, Rothko and Jackson Pollock. Muriel also has a love of photography, including Testino, Lee Miller and Diane Arbus and is enthralled by their powers of observation. Talking about her paintings Muriel Barclay says: "I am interested by people and their relationship with each other and the world." She is especially interested in the female form, their intimacy, vulnerability, fragility and their defenses. Muriel's paintings are about observation and ambiguity and she encourages the viewer to interpret what the painting is trying to say. Muriel Barclay's subjects are often beautiful, immaculately groomed girls with their hair tied back and meticulous face make-up. Frequently they are positioned in a musical or ballet theme with props which can include musical instruments, animals and males to enhance her narrative. Today Muriel Barclay is a hugely popular Scottish with an enthusiastic number of appreciative art collectors across the world.

Rosanne Barr was born in 1981 in the Scottish village of Gartocharn which is at the south end of Loch Lomond. She studied Art and Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduating in 2003 with a First Class Honours Degree. Rosanne Barr experienced the natural beauty of the countryside from an early age, finding inspiration in the far north of Scotland at Balnakiel in Sutherland, Arisaig and Altbea, Ross and Cromarty.This fascination with the Scottish landscape has remained with her since childhood.She paints instinctively, inspired by shifting skies or a distant light or colour on the horizon. Using large brushes she swiftly creates a sense of movement in each painting. Paint is applied directly onto the canvas, creating a fresh appearance often with vivid colours. Roseanne builds up layers producing interesting textures and depth. Talking about her paintings Roseanne Barr says: "With Scotland as my inspiration I can never grow tired of the desire to paint. I aim to capture mood, emotion, movement and atmosphere in my work. Traveling the remote northern coastlines of Scotland influences my painting and more recently the panoramic, rugged lands of Orkney." In the short number of years since graduating Rosanne Barr has established herself as one of the most highly successful landscape artists currently painting in Scotland. In 2009 she was shortlisted for the Jolomo Landscape awards, one of the most prestigious awards for artists in Scotland. She was also awarded Silver and Gold medals in successive years in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Galleries Drawing Competition. In addition to Red Rag Gallery Roseanne Barr has also exhibited at other leading Scottish art galleries. These include the Annual Exhibitions of the Royal Glasgow Institute of The Fine Arts and Paisley Art Institute. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Roseanne Barr artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. Modern Art: Rosanne Barr at Red Rag Gallery

The first thing that strikes one about the paintings of Shona Barr is the sheer unbounded use of colour. Based in Scotland, her paintings explore aspects of nature ranging from the wild beauty of coastal landscapes to the exuberant abundance of garden flowers. Shona's process starts with watercolours painted outside. The aim is to absorb atmosphere as well as record details, watch how changing light alters colours and mood, and to capture all this essential information on paper. In the studio there is a significant stage of selection and editing; sometimes, only a small section of a watercolour becomes the basis for an oil painting. Oil studies on card help her to decide what is vital before moving on to canvas. Shona works in a bold and direct way to retain freshness and energy, investigating the interplay between abstraction and representation, playing with the boundaries where completely abstract marks come together as a recognisable image. Yet, nothing is invented. The luscious textures and colours are already inherent in the actual landscape or flora. Hence, the painting that emerges articulates a hidden presence rather than that which stands out as most obvious. It is a distillation of the original view. The floral paintings have an intense, magnified quality which envelopes the viewer. Recently, they have the added intimacy of being sourced from flowers the artist herself has grown on her allotment. In contrast, the landscapes have become increasingly panoramic. Over the years, Shona has found herself drawn back again and again to working by the sea. There is constant change with the shifting tides, and the colours of the sea are transformed from one moment to the next as clouds move past. Perhaps it is the challenge of capturing something so ephemeral that fascinates her. Shona Barr’s studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art. From there she made frequent visits to their outpost at Culzean in Ayrshire and discovered a great delight in working outdoors. She won the GSA Landscape Prise in 1987 and the Armour Prize for Still Life the following year. Upon graduation, a scholarship took her to the Statens Kunstakademi, Oslo where she spent a year immersing herself in the forested landscape surrounding the city. A year spent in Barcelona acquiring an MA from Winchester School of Art completed her studies. In 1998, Shona Barr was awarded a Superior Prize at the "Small Paintings, Great Harmony" Winter Olympic Games Exhibition, Nakano, Japan. She has paintings in the permanent collections of Lillie Art Gallery, Prior's Court School and Strathclyde University, and corporate and private collections. She has been included in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Glasgow Institute (David Cargill Award, 1989), Paisley Art Institute and exhibits frequently in galleries across the United Kingdom.

Mary Batchelor: Born in Dumbarton in 1944. Died 2017 Mary Batchelor attended the Glasgow School of Art. Her tutors included: Peter Howson, David Linley and Norrie Kirkham. Working exclusively in Acrylics, Mary Batchelor, produces paintings with vibrant and compelling colours. Mary is constantly inspired by the Scottish landscape. She loves bringing the every changing Scottish countryside to life in her paintings. Mary also finds great inspiration from travel abroad, enjoying the challenge of capturing unfamiliar scenes and different light. Mary Batchelor paintings are influenced by the strong tradition of Scottish colourists. She credits Scottish Colourists - Cadell, Peploe, Fergusson and Hunter as a source of great inspiration in her paintings. She admires the bold use of colour and texture, and the confidence exuded in every brush stroke which has contributed so richly to the tradition of Scottish painting. Mary Batchelor is an artistic member of Paisley Art Institute and Primera Arts. She is also an associate of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts and Visual Arts Scotland.

Margaretann Bennett studied at the Glasgow School of Art. In 2004 Margaretann Bennett was elected a member of the RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours). She has also been the recipient of a number of art awards including: The Armour Award at the RGI annual exhibition in 2006 and the William Bowie Art Award at Paisley Arts Institute. Margaretann's current paintings explore the Scottish west Coast landscape through use of mixed media. She creates a surface of rich colour and sumptuous texture with paint, often incorporating layers of delicate paper which she pre-colours and marks. Bennett's approach is intuitive rather than analytical: there is deliberate tension between areas of abstraction and finer detail. Most of her contemporary paintings are a distillation of collected experiences into a visual unity and an evocation, rather than depiction of place. Margaretann Bennett says: "I seek to convey a sense of time passing and lives lived, drawing on elements where man has left his mark, for example lines and shapes created by old stone walls, steadings and sheepfolds."

George Birrell was born in 1950. He trained at the Glasgow School of Art (1967 - 1971) and was involved with the Hospitalfield Summer School in 1970. He had an impressive line up of high pedigree tutors including Leon Morrocco, Goudie, Robertson, Donaldson, Fergusson and William Crosbie.After leaving art school George taught art and design in Scottish schools for the next decade, starting painting full time in 1990's. Birrell lectured in art, design and photography from 1985 - 1998. Since then George has taken part in regular joint and group art exhibitions at many Scottish galleries particularly: Edinburgh Art Galleries, Glasgow Art Galleries, and Fife Art Galleries . He has also exhibited his art abroad. George Birrell produces Architectural paintings and Landscape paintings of his native Scotland. The East Coast Scottish towns and fishing villages of Fife hold a special fascination. One is immediately struck by the bold use of strong colour and stylised compositions. He describes this as an emotional response to memories and atmosphere of these special places on the Scottish east coast . Vigorous handling of colour, a bold palette and strong design are all hallmarks of his painting. Speaking about his paintings Birrell says: 'I paint neither on the spot nor from photographs, but improvise the remembered essentials of a place, in the comfort of my art studio. Harbours and their bric-a-brac attract me, as do mills and castles. Texture, colour and pattern are what I use to evoke feel-good locations.' An example of George Birrell's art work is the oil painting 'Church Tower, Fife'. This is a typical of Birrell painting, with a clear and well constructed composition clearly illustrating George's bold and effective use of colour to create an emotional impact. The contrasting colours, which create areas of light and shade, draw us into the small Scottish village. There is a great sense of peace and serenity in the work. A moment of stillness and clarity before the evening light fades.SEE GEORGE BIRRELL LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

Elizabeth Blackadder was born in Falkirk in 1931. She died in 2021. She studied at Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art. In 1954 she was awarded a Carnegie Travelling Scholarship by the Royal Scottish Academy, which took her to southern Europe. Blackadder also received an Andrew Grant Post-Graduate Scholarship. In 1955 she was awarded another Travelling Scholarship and spent nine months in Italy. In 1956 Blackadder married the painter, John Houston and lectured in Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art from 1962 to 1986. Elizabeth Blackadder was one of Scotland's greatest artists. She received a number of art awards, including the Guthrie Award, Royal Scottish Academy (1962) and the Pimms Award for Work on Paper (Royal Academy, 1983). She was joint-winner of the Royal Academy Watercolour Foundation Award in 1988. Elizabeth Blackadder was the first woman to be elected to both the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy. She was elected Member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1972, a Royal Academician in 1976 and a Member of The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1983. She is an Honorary Member of the Royal West of England Academy, the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. She has also received Honorary Doctorates from four Scottish universities. In 2001 she was appointed Her Majesty's Painter and Limner in Scotland. Elizabeth Blackadder's early art works were principally landscapes, influenced by visits to Italy, Greece and Yugoslavia. In the 1960s she acquired a growing reputation for her paintings of flowers, Flowers on an Indian Cloth being a notable example. She also painted portraits, and her later art work came to be dominated by still life and landscape, often featuring cats or flowers. In the 1980's Blackadder visited Japan on a number of occasions and many of her paintings at the time showed the influence of these trips. The composition of her still life paintings is much influenced by Japanese art on scrolls and the backgrounds are often left blank. Her paintings sometimes also include printed or collage elements. Her art work can be seen at the Tate Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and has appeared on a series of Royal Mail stamps. Elizabeth Blackadder Red Rag Gallery

Hope Blamire was born in Ayrshire in 1975. She studied Illustration and Printmaking at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art (Dundee) graduating in 1998. She has since lived in France, Canada, Egypt and Malawi where she taught Art for four years before returning to the UK to teach at a school in Bath. However her "home" will always be on the West Coast of Scotland She specialises in scottish island landscapes and some of her paintings are so lifelike it is hard to tell the difference from a photograph. Her paintings are very much in the Scottish colourist tradition. She produces bright, vibrant pieces which successfully captures the atmosphere and feeling of the Scottish landscape. Her preferred medium to paint with are oils but she also uses collage and occasionally acrylics. Hope is invariably drawn and inspired by the Scottish landscape. The west coast of Scotland where black volcanic rocks are to be found on the beaches are a particularly favourite subject. She travels around the west coast of Scotland, often taking as many as 50,000 photos in a year. From these many images she will then pick a favourite to inspire the next painting. In addition to Red Rag art gallery Hope Blamire art work has been exhibited at other British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Hope Blamire artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1962, Colin Brown studied painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art between 1982 and 1987, acquiring an honours degree and followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma, both in Fine Art. His work has received many awards over the years, most notably a major artist’s grant from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in New York in 1996. Colin Brown has an established and ongoing record of research and creative practice, developing a strong international career profile over the past thirty-one years. Having spent periods of time living in Europe in such places as Florence and Düsseldorf, and, alongside exhibiting in Red Rag Gallery, he regularly exhibits throughout the UK, Europe and America, his work being seen in many international collections. Colin’s home and studio are now based in Stonehaven on the north-east coast of Scotland. Colin Brown’s creative process is one of exploration and chance; he goes into each painting with no preconceived idea - working initially on building the surface in layers and marking reference points. Gradually a dialogue between the painting and artist is developed and a definite direction is formed. Each element of the work is constantly examined, considered and reassessed. In the final analysis great importance is placed on the finished surface, balance, structure and rhythm of the painting. Colin’s work evolves naturally year on year, sometimes revisiting old places before moving forward again. In his current paintings the imagery has become more literal, using a combination of random elements mixed with direct references to investigate allegory and narrative, memory and impurity. Although these works perhaps give more of an indication of personal intentions, they remain open to interpretation by the viewer. The paintings employ a variety of mixed media to explore human histories, random and specific mark-making, urban imagery and a mix of personal hand-writing and printed script. Colin Brown’s working process involves a range of materials including acrylic and oil paints, collage, glazes and varnishes. The paintings are created on wood panels and utilise more urban colours than the colours of nature. Ultimately, they aim to celebrate the spirit of modern culture, the pleasure of finding and using, and the Dada-ist ideal of looking at society in fragments. Each Colin Brown painting at Red Rag Gallery is sourced from the artist’s studio and, like all Red Rag Scottish and Contemporary art, it can be shipped worldwide.

John Brown was born in 1945 and studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1963 until 1968. He worked as the Director of Arts at many Scottish schools, latterly at the Edinburgh Academy. John Brown is a well established exhibitor at RSW, RSA and RGI and has won many awards including the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Association Residency. His art work is characterised by a rich and vibrant palette and varied use of oil, mixed media and collage. His subjects are often based on particular foreign travel, with recent works influenced by trips to Venice, Kerala and Mekong. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery John Brown has exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the John Brown artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Damian Callan was born in London in 1960 and initially trained as a scientist. In 1995 he achieved a BA Honours degree in Drawing and Painting from Edinburgh College of Art. He later returned to Edinburgh as a part-time tutor, which led to doing part-time tutoring at Leith School of Art and The National Galleries of Scotland. During his career as an artist Damian Callan has won scholarships to Prague, Toulouse and Tuscany and was artist-in-residence at Liberton Hospital, Edinburgh. Currently Damian Callan teaches art classes in his studio one day a week and spends the rest of the week on his own art work. Damian Callan is particularly interested in the moving figure, athletes, swimmers and gymnasts. He often uses his children as models for his paintings. His loose style and the free brushstrokes of his drawings and finished oils capture the life and exuberance of children on holiday. Damian Callan has enjoyed success at many solo and group shows and his paintings are in many private art collections. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Damian Callan has exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Damian Callan artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Modern art it can be shipped worldwide. Scottish Art: Damian Callan at Red Rag Gallery

Catriona Campbell was born in Dollar, Scotland in 1940. Her father, Ian Campbell, was an artist and art teacher and he taught Catriona the importance of observation and the absolute necessity of developing drawing skills. Catriona Campbell studied art at Glasgow School of Art from 1957-61. She was a student of David Donaldson and Mary Armour. She studied the art works of Degas, Uccello, Velazquez and Stanley Spencer and learned about how shapes and the spaces between them are vital to composition. The paintings of Scottish artist Joan Eardley also made a deep impression on her. She was awarded The Somerville Shanks Prize for Portraiture in 1959 and graduated in 1961. Catriona Campbell combined teaching in various primary and secondary schools and then in special education in Edinburgh and Fife with bringing up two children and finally left teaching in 1981 to become a full time painter. Catriona Campbell paintings display a continuing passion and interest in figure painting. She is an excellent observer of human situations. She also has a love and knowledge of horses, which often inform her subject matter. She works mainly in oils producing paintings rich in colour and depth. Catriona Campbell has won a number of awards including the Founder's Prize and the Anne Redpath Award from the Scottish Society of Women Artists, and the Morton Fraser Award from Visual Arts Scotland. She was elected a professional member of the Scottish Society of Women Artists (now re-named Visual Arts Scotland) in 1986 and subsequently a professional member of Paisley Art Institute. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Catriona Campbell art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries including: the Royal Scottish Academy, The Royal Glasgow Institute, The Society of Scottish Artists. She has also exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London. Her paintings are held in both public and private art collections in the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Spain and Hong Kong. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Catriona Campbell artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Catriona Campbell: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01225 332223 or outside UK + 44 1225 332223 Modern Art: Catriona Campbell at Red Rag Gallery

Pam Carter was born in Tanganyika, East Africa in 1952 and died in Scotland 2022. Her mother was Austrian and her father Scottish. At the age of thirteen Pam came Scotland where she studied at Bearsden Academy. She graduated from Glasgow School of Art in the 1970's and then began a career in teaching. After teaching in Braidfield High School for four years Pam Carter took a year out to study at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Following that Pam spent a further two years teaching art in the Seychelles whilst on voluntary service with African Inland Mission. From the mid 1980's she has taught in various colleges, including Falkirk College. Whilst at Falkirk she was instrumental in developing the HND Public Art and helped write BA Design. In 2004 Pam decided to give up lecturing to concentrate on painting full time. Today Pam Carter Pam has an international reputation for her strong, expressive paintings of the Scottish landscapes. She has had numerous solo art exhibitions throughout the UK and also in the USA. Her highly sought after oil paintings have been exhibited at several group art shows including the Royal Scottish Society (RSA), the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI), Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), and the Paisley Art Institute (PAI). She is the recipient of many art awards including:the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Award at the Royal Glasgow Institute and a First Prize at the Paisley Institute. Pam's paintings have also been selected for the Laing Calendar. Pam Carter spends the summer in Skye and the Outer Isles from where she draws the inspiration for many of her colourful, atmospheric oils, which capture the remoteness and peacefulness of that unspoilt region of Scotland. This rugged West Scottish Coast provides the ideal subject matter with its isolated cottages and wild colours of the machair and brachen. Pam is also drawn to the East Scottish Coastal area with its majestic cliffs, fishing villages and farm land. In creating her art work Pam Carter loves to stand on a high viewpoint in the landscape. From there she observes and is inspired by the magnitude of the Scottish Landscape. She finds the sometimes challenging trips to the Western Scottish Isles brings great reward. Here she captures the magic of the landscape with its sweeping golden sands and turquoise tranquil waters which convey an almost tropical paradise. Scottish locations such as Skye, Lewis, Harris and the Uists have long been favourite places for Carter to visit. Pam has also undertaken many paintings of Tiree and Coll. Tiree in particular offers idyllic settings with its Island architecture reflecting like a museum of Scotland's past with wonderful cottages sitting perched on the most beautiful of beaches. In Pam Carter paintings a sense of the place is important. However Pam does not seek to capture a scene with complete accuracy. Sometimes it is the elements and the untamed force of nature that she finds inspiring, but importantly it is the essential quality of light which is present in the Scottish land and seascapes. In her painting Pam often interprets the scene with abstract elements. She also translates the light capturing contrast and colour. Colours are often bold but there is always a sense of subtlety and balance in the works. Pam's aim is to ultimately create a visual sensation and pleasing image in her oil paintings. SEE PAM CARTER LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

Malcolm Cheape was born in 1964. He is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. Malcolm Cheape's primary subject matter is the contemporary and historical world of commercial, industrial and naval shipping. This includes decommissioned fishing boats, private yachts, modern day trawlers, tall ships and battle ships. The Scottish east and west coast gives Malcolm the ideal background from which to capture the grace and character of commercial water-bound vessels. He is avid natural historian and through researching the archives of the British maritime museums, and investigating the history and design of boats gone by, Cheape's art work attempts to mirror both past and present. This dedication and passion for maritime subjects has earned him a reputation as one of the leading Scottish and UK marine artists. Maritime historian and archaeologist, Dr R G W Prescott of the University of St Andrews and Chairman, National Historic Ships said of his work, 'I am frequently disappointed by the work of present day marine artists whose work often seems lifeless and insipid to me. Not so with Malcolm Cheape's paintings however, which I find deeply satisfying because of their authenticity and ability to evoke the vital spirit of ships and boats. Put plainly, they are convincing and simply beautiful to look at.' Malcolm Cheap works primarily in ink and acrylic. His clever usage of collage - including Scottish poetry, financial records, engineering drawings, hydrological charts, and mythological iconography - makes his paintings truly unique. Relying on tonal effect, a limited range of colours and clever use of collage, his paintings are strikingly distinctive capturing the grace and beauty of the old sailing ships, the vigour and power of warships and the special charm of fishing boats working the Scottish waters. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Malcolm Cheape modern art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. His work is in many public collections including the City Art Centre in Edinburgh, the Perth Art Gallery, the McLean Collection in the Greennock Art Gallery, and in many private art collections around the world. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Malcolm Cheape artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Michael Clark was born in Ayr, Scotland in 1959. He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art from 1979 - 1983. A love of film led him to work for the BBC in Glasgow for six years. On moving to London in 1989 he worked as a freelance Art Director and illustrator; he also began to paint again with much success. He felt the increasing "lure of watercolour dragged across paper and the tangible excitement of materials," and in 1994 he began painting full time Michael Clark returned to his Scottish homeland in 1999 and continues to paint from his art studio. His paintings are characterised by the use of bold colours and strong brushstrokes. He works mainly in oil. Michael Clark uses texture and light to create striking modern paintings. Michael loves good food, wine, gardens and sports, all evidenced by his portrayals of these subjects in his extraordinary paintings. Of technique, Michael admits, "I am a messy worker! Working from life, I start my water colour paintings with a charcoal drawing. I then use large watercolour brushes, often on a wet surface, which keeps the painting lively and fresh." Michael Clark has had many solo and mixed art show. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery in Bath, Michael Clark has exhibited at other leading Art Galleries in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow and he has won numerous awards. A member of the Paisley Art Institute and the Glasgow Art Club, his art work is now in many private and public art collections worldwide. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Michael Clark artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Modern art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish modern art from Michael Clark: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01225 332223 or outside UK + 44 1225 332223 Modern Art: Michael Clark at Red Rag Gallery

Frank Colclough was born in Wick, Caithness and lived in London before settling in Scotland in 1975. He originally worked as a design draughtsman while studying art at Camberwell Art School and has worked as a professional artist since 1981. All Frank Colclough early contemporary paintings were in watercolour, but over the past few years he has worked in acrylic and oils. The inspiration for Frank Colclough paintings stems from his admiration of the Scottish colourist movement. This is reflected in his paintings which now consist mainly of Marine views of the Scottish West Coast and colourful still life studies. Today Frank Colclough contemporary paintings appear in many private and public art collections. The RSW, RGI and RSA have also exhibited his contemporary paintingsIn addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Frank Colclough art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Frank Colclough artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Ritchie Collins was born in Prestwick, on the West Coast of Scotland in 1978. He has painted all his life and studied painting and illustration at the College of Building and Printing, Glasgow before settling in Edinburgh. Ritchie Collins art is influenced by the Scottish coast and wild countryside. Celtic art, myths and Scottish folklore are a constant source of inspiration. Vibrant colour simple form and a creative use of texture are woven together to give the original paintings their unique magical quality. Speaking about his paintings Richie Collins says: "All the things I paint come from dreams or memories of places I've been. What is important to me is trying to capture the true feelings of a place in time, rather than the reality." Each painting tells a story and contains endless details and something new to explore with every glance. Ritchie Collins' paintings have wide appeal and there is an understandable growing demand for his art works. In addition to Red Rag Gallery his paintings have been exhibited in the UK and Internationally. Collins work is now in many private art collections.

Deborah Cumming was born in Lanark. She commenced her art and design studies as a mature student whilst living in Chicago. On returning to Scotland Deborah studied graphic design at Edinburgh’s Telford College. This acted as a spring board to a career in the design industry where she worked for a number of years. During this period Cumming also acheived a Masters degree in design from Glasgow School of Art. She has taught graphic design for a number of years. Starting at Napier University, Edinburgh and then Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. She successfully secured a fully funded PhD studentship from Gray’s School of Art in design theory, which she completed in 2007.A move to London in 2010 resulted in her leaving her post at Gray’s School of Art to concentrate full time on her own artistic development in painting. Today Deborah's art work is undertaken using traditional techniques whilst bringing a new twist to still life painting. Working in oils and applying glazes to her still life paintings she combines her love of flowers with that of textile designs drawing from her background in botanical illustration, design and textiles. Influences include design history, iconography and the early Dutch masters’. Often a distinctive feature of Deborah's still life paintings is the deep red background, reminiscent of Chinese lacquerwork. Her still life paintings contain rich and vibrant colours and feature a mixture of realism, illustration and design. Her paintings are inspired by the simple kitchen scenes of the late 16th century Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbaran. Deborah compositions are mainly fabric and flora. Fabrics are sought for their pattern, textural qualities, colour combinations and historical references. They are then enhanced by the addition of a single flower stem or seed head. Cumming's distinctive style is easily recognised as influenced by her background in design, textiles and botanical illustration. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Deborah Cumming art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Deborah Cumming artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Mary Davidson was born in Dundee and lived in Australia for a few years as a child. She has been living and working in the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas since 1986. Having drawn and painted most of her life in the early 90's Mary attended Glasgow School of Art on the Continued Learning Programme. Mary Davidson became a full time professional artist in 1994 and is now established as a successful contemporary artist. Mary's art works are very much in the tradition of the Scottish colourists. She works mostly in oils using brushes, knives, fingers, indeed almost anything to hand, to produce the desired result. Mary Davidson paints a range of subject matters in an expressive manner with a strong sense of light and colour. She is equally inspired by: the shorelines of the West Scottish Coast; landscapes; interiors and as a keen gardener by still life flower studies. Mary Davidson describes herself as a restless artist with varied interests. She likes to experiment with different techniques and media. She has a very sure sense of colour and composition. Talking about her art work Mary Davidson says: "Much of my inspiration comes from flowers and still life objects around the art studio or the land and seascapes on the Scottish West coast. Mull and Iona have been a constant source of inspiration. I love the changing light. Always it is the light that I am striving to portray in my art work 'that is what excites me visually and I love the challenge of translating that into paint. It is not about capturing a scene with complete accuracy my paintings are about responses to the moods and atmospheres generated by landscapes and still life. For me the real excitement builds once the imagination takes over and the paint begins to work for me. I have experimented with different media over the years but now prefer to work in oil.' In 1995 Mary Davidson was elected an artist member of the Paisley Art Institute (PAI) and the following year was accepted into the Glasgow Society of Women Artists (GSWA). Her paintings have been accepted for exhibition at the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI), the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) and the Laing Exhibition. She has exhibited in group art exhibitions throughout the UK, the South of France and New York, and has also had several solo art shows. Mary Davidson's paintings are in numerous private and public art collections including Vanity Fair in New York, the Duke of Bedford, Grays School of Art, East Dunbartonshire Council and Cala Homes." In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Mary Davidson art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Mary Davidson artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Mary Davidson: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01225 332223 or outside UK + 44 1225 332223 Modern Art: Mary Davidson at Red Rag Gallery

Emma Davis was born in Scotland in 1975 and was brought up in a family of artists. Emma Davis studied contemporary art and painting for four years at the Glasgow School of Art and graduated in 1998. As a young artist Emma Davis exhibited at many modern Scottish modern art galleries. This concluded with a sell-out Degree Show of her contemporary paintings. Emma Davis was the youngest art winner of the Alexander Graham Munro Travel Award, awarded at the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) in 1999. The contemporary art award enabled Emma to travel extensively in Italy during 2000. As a result Davis successfully exhibited many contemporary paintings of Italy at the annual RSW exhibition in 2001. She was elected an artist member of the RSW in the same year. In 2002 Emma Davis was awarded the Sir William Giles art award at the RSW annual exhibition. Emma Davis says 'I have always had a great love for the Scottish landscape as I grew up surrounded by beautiful countryside. My contemporary paintings are often personal. My moods and emotions about particular areas I'm painting, the strength of light and most importantly colour, influence the way that I work each day'In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Emma Davis art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Emma Davis artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

James Davis was born in Scotland in 1944. He studied contemporary painting at the Glasgow School of Art between 1963 and 1967. James Davis specialised in drawing and painting under the tutorage of Scottish artists William Armour and David Donaldson. During the last 30 years James Davis paintings have been exhibited extensively with the Royal Glasgow Institute ( RGI), Royal Scottish Water Colour Society (RSW), Royal Scottish Academy RSA and the Paisley Art Institute ( PAI). James Davis was elected to the RSW in 2003. James Davis paintings are predominantly landscapes, figurative and portraits. Davis paints in both watercolours and oils. Davis has been the recipient of many art awards for his contemporary paintings. These include : David Cargill Award; RGI in 2003; Reid Kerr Painting Award and PAI in 2005. James Davis has established a strong following with leading private and corporate art collectors of contemporary Scottish art. These include: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh; The Royal Collection; Holyrood Palace; King Hussein Family Private collection; Glasgow City Chambers; Merk Finance; Arisaig Holdings; Singapore and Strathclyde Education Authorities. Davis paintings also feature in many private contemporary art collections in Canada, USA, Italy, Holland, France, Switzerland, Australia and Tasmania.In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery James Davis art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the James Davis artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

George Devlin was born in 1937 and studied at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) from 1955 to 1960. At the GSA, Devlin was awarded The Robert Hart Post Diploma Bursary and The Haldane Scholarship. He also won the Chalmers Art Prize, The Carnegie Traveling Art Scholarship and The Maclaine Watters Medal (RSA). After leaving Art School, George Devlin studied and painted in Greece and Italy before crossing the Sahara where he established himself in West Africa. On returning to the UK, George Devlin was invited to teach painting at the GSA school where he taught art between 1962 and 1966. Devlin was elected a member of The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW) in 1964. In 1968 Devlin was awarded a major Arts Council Award and established his own painting school, initially in Scotland but later relocated to France. In 1972 George Devlin was elected the Chairman of the Glasgow League of Artists. In 1989 he was made a member of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts and in 1997 elected President of the Glasgow Art Club. This was followed by George being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts in 1999. In 2004 George Devlin became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI) as well as elected as a member of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA). In recent times George Devlin has worked extensively in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa as well as Ireland and Scotland. Between 1969 and 2004 George Devlin has exhibited at no less than 28 selected solo shows of contemporary art in the UK and overseas and many selected Group art shows. George Devlin's contemporary paintings are held in numerous corporate, public and private art collections These include: the National Portrait Gallery Edinburgh; Cunard; Clydesdale Bank; The London Stock Exchange; United Distillers; The Earl Haigh; Lord Maclay and Sir William Gray. George Devlin has a significant reputation for his Marine and Landscape paintings. But he is also a distinguished portrait painter and was commissioned in 2000 by the National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh to paint Professor Sir James Black, Nobel Prize winner. George Devlin is the recipient of numerous art awards. The most recent artist award was in November 2004 when Devlin won the Gold Medal of The Royal Society of Oil Painters.In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery George Devlin art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the George Devlin artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Alison Dunlop was born in Canada in 1958. She began her art studies there before continuing in France and later in the UK. In France she had an undergraduate year at L’Ecole des Beaux-Arts and L’Universite de Franche-Comte, Besancon. Alison moved to Scotland in 1982 to undertake post-graduate studies at Edinburgh College of Art and has been based in Scotland ever since. Alison Dunlop’s considerable reputation is based around the creation of superb, highly finished still life paintings, each given a slightly surreal edge by a narrative title that belies a dry, incisive wit. Drawing on the rich European tradition of Surrealism and an early influence of Canadian "magic realism", Dunlop’s art is compelling and thought-provoking. Boundaries between the real and the imagined are blurred as Alison creates subjects which, merging desires with reality, appear to be taken straight from dreams. The sense of narrative and dream-like constructions or figures play out, frozen in time, against a backdrop of dramatic tension as she explores the interplay between light and dark, feminine and masculine, veiling and revealing. She seeks to make the ordinary seem extraordinary, in a subtle way Alison produces paintings of stunning accuracy. Very contemporary in terms of subject matter, she uses dark backgrounds and creative, clever compositions which give her paintings a dramatic feel. The finished art work instantly commands attention, attracting the viewer, and providing enduring appeal. As such Dunlop’s intense and enigmatic images continue to resonate and intrigue long after the viewing. Talking about her work Alison Dunlop says: “I work at creating simple, yet arresting images, which communicate on several different levels. By manipulating ‘objets trouves’ and placing them together in an unexpected way, they’re granted new meaning. Realism lies at the heart of my painting and makes my images accessible and convincing, but this first impression is swiftly cast aside.” In 1989 Alison was elected to the RSW and in 1995 became a Professional Member of the Society of Scottish Artists and Artists Craftsmen. From 1997 – 99 Alison was President of SAAC (now Visual Arts Scotland) and she was conferred Honorary Membership, VAS in 2003. Alison Dunlop’s work is held in a number of prominent corporate collections in the UK and in Canada. Over the years, she has been the recipient of a number of prestigious Scottish art awards and also in Canada. In addition to Red Rag Gallery Alison Dunlop has exhibited widely across the UK both in Group exhibitions and solo shows. She has also had solo exhibitions in Toronto, Canada.

Ian Elliot was born in Glasgow in 1946. Elliot's talent as a young Scottish artist were evident at an early age. He won gold and bronze medals for art on four successive occasions before attending and graduating from the Glasgow School of Art in 1964. Like a many of today's successful Scottish contemporary artists, Ian Elliot, left the Glasgow School of Art and took up a career teaching modern art. Elliot eventually became Head of Modern Art at a large Glasgow school. Then after some years Ian decided to focus full time on painting contemporary art. Since becoming a full time artist in 1997 Ian Elliot has quickly established a reputation as a popular modern Scottish artist. Ian's contemporary paintings are now collected by British and Scottish art enthusiasts and by collectors in Eire, Germany, Spain, Canada and the USA. In 2003 Ian Elliot's art work appeared in the prestigious International Artist magazine as one of ten finalists in their (global) landscape competition, and more recently in a ten page feature article. Ian's work can also be seen on Tartan2 CV calendars and greetings cards. Ian Elliot now visits, and gains much inspiration from, the island of Mallorca and from Italy and France, sharply contrasting environments from that of his native shores. Travelling extensively in Spain, Italy and France has developed an endless fascination for Ian with the Mediterranean countryside and the Island of Mallorca. He is known for incorporating the strong colours of the Mediterranean in all his landscapes and seascapes creating a fusion of shimmering colours, distinctive buildings of the land, and abstract expressionistic vistas. Ian Elliot also travels extensively throughout Scotland. He is fascinated by the visual imagery of the Scottish landscape and produces paintings of movement, colour, rhythm and pattern many of which are inspired by visits to the Scottish farmlands. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Ian Elliot art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Ian Elliot artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Ian Elliot: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01451 832562 or outside UK + 44 1451 832562 Scottish Art: Ian Elliot at Red Rag Gallery

Archie Forrest was born in Glasgow in 1950. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art between 1969 and 1973. He then went on to teach Art at a number of Scottish Schools before taking up a position at Glasgow School of Art. In 1985 Archie Forrest gave up teaching art to pursue a career as a full time artist. He was elected as a member of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1988. Archie Forrest is a perfectionist. This not only reflects in his paintings but also the frames. Part of his practice is to send colour prints of paintings in progress to the framer so that he has something to create hand finishes around. This is unusual but Forrest has an overriding concern with the whole aesthetic and how each painting will finally be presented. Archie Forrest creates paintings in the tradition of the Scottish Colourists. His paintings are highly sought after and appear in many private and public art collections, including The Duchess of York, Argyll Group Plc, Arthur Andersen, BBC, Glasgow Art Club, Ian Jay Associates, One Devonshire Gardens, Royal College of Physicians, Scottish Amicable, National Portrait Gallery and the Scottish Opera. Archie Forrest Paintings alert for new paintings by Archie Forrest from Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery click below SEE ARCHIE FORREST LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

George Gilbert was born in Glasgow. He trained at the Glasgow School of Art between 1957 - 1961 under William Armour and David Donaldson. In 1962 George undertook a postgraduate study course for which he was highly commended. George Gilbert spent the next 25 years teaching art before becoming a full-time artist in 1989. With his wife Lesley he also set up the Courtyard Gallery in Crail which they owned from 1993 until 2001. In 1973 George Gilbert was elected to the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour (RWS). He also became an elected member of the Paisley Art Institute in 1992. George Gilbert has exhibited his paintings widely throughout the UK and the USA. He has participated in many group and joint art shows including the Cleveland Drawing Biennial, the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition and the RSW Summer Open Shows. He regularly exhibits at the RSW, RSA and RGI. George lets the subject dictate which medium to use for his paintings. His preferred medium is acrylic, water-colour and pen & ink wash. The objects Gilbert paints are part of a "family" he has collected over many years mainly from flea markets in Scotland but also from abroad. George is also drawn to the Scottish harbours and landscapes particularly of the East Neuk of Fife.

Peter Goodfellow was born in Middlesbrough in 1950 and died in 2022. He completed a foundation course at Middlesbrough College of Art and then studied illustration at the Central School of Art and Design, London. Peter Goodfellow early career was as a freelance illustrator. He produced art work for many book jacket, advertising and packaging design projects established himself as one of Europe's leading illustrators. In 1985 Peter Goodfellow moved to Scotland. Since then he has become one of the best known painters of Scottish landscapes working in Scotland today. Peter's passion for Scottish landscapes is very evident. Talking about his art work Peter says: 'Perhaps it is because of my earlier incarnation as an illustrator, where I was constantly asked to fulfil tight briefs usually employing photo realistic techniques my painting which has evolved over the last 17 years has taken the opposite direction.I want the paint surface to have a life of its own.I want it to be alive. To this end I initially apply large brush strokes in an almost random abstract manner taking the paint off over and over again and then reapplying it until I am happy with the mark and I begin to see the beginnings of a place I know.The subsequent brush and palette knife marks will then take me to this place -I have been there. I remember it, the emotion, the weather, the underlying geology, the power of the land.' Peter Goodfellow sees himself to be an 'out and out colourist'. Inspired by art movements such as early Italian Renaissance and German Expressionism, Peter Goodfellow's paintings capture the extraordinary beauty and power of the natural world. He often paints the same subject repeatedly to distil colour and form, but Goodfellow's paintings always communicate a strong sense of time, mood and atmosphere. In addition to Red Rag art gallery Peter Goodfellow art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. His paintings have also been exhibited in Ireland and Germany.Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Peter Goodfellow artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Scottish Art: Mike Healey Mike Healey studied under John Cunningham at Glasgow School of Art, winning the Haldane Travelling Scholarship and the Leverhulme Travelling Scholarship. In the early 1980s Mike Healey was appointed senior lecturer at Glasgow School of Art and worked there until 1997. He now divides his time between his Scottish art studio, painting trips and teaching at Lincoln University, where he was awarded a personal professorial chair in art and design in 2003 A popular colorist painter of rich still lives, Scottish landscapes, snow scenes and seascapes. Mike paints spontaneous 'plein-air' scenes in the Highlands and the Islands. He is a true painter of the Scottish School and has exhibited extensively throughout his career, in his native Scotland and in London, New York, Philadelphia, Maryland, Bermuda and Japan. Mike Healey contemporary paintings display a rich quality and his use of vivid strong brushstrokes successfully captures Mike's direct response to the elements he sees. Capturing the changing visual effect of nature on his surroundings is important to him. In Mike Healey's words, 'It goes beyond painting ' the scents, noises, the wind and sound of the sea. All these influences contribute to the act of painting.' Mike Healey paintings may be found in several public, corporate and private collections worldwide, including Glasgow School of Art, the European Parliament, the Royal Mail, Woburn Abbey, Argyll and Bute Museum and Libraries, the Scottish Education Department, The Collection, Bermuda, under the patronship of HRH the Prince of Wales. Harvard Business School with the Bank of Scotland, Coutts Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland have all purchased several paintings for their permanent collections. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Mike Healey has exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Mike Healey artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Modern art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Mike Healey: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01451 832563 or outside UK + 44 1451 832563 Scottish Art: Mike Healey at Red Rag Gallery

Owen Henderson was born in Dundee in 1971. He studied Illustration and Printmaking at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art , graduating with first class Honours in 1993. Scottish artist Owen; has worked as an Illustrator, both at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh and for the National Museum of Scotland. He has also taught painting in art classes, including photography, to adults with mental health problems. In 2001 Owen won third prize in the Glaxo Smith Klein, Open Art Competition, and the following year won first prize in the Angus Open Art Competition. Owen Henderson draws inspiration for his paintings from studying the Scottish Landscapes, and how the weather affects it. Using oil on canvas, Owen strives to portray the effect light has on landscapes and cityscapes at certain times of the day. He is influenced by the paintings of contemporary artists James Morrison, Ben Nicholson, Michael Andrews, Edward Hopper and Howard Hodgkins. His contemporary paintings feature in many private Scottish art collections and other British Art collections. He was also commissioned to do a series of paintings during a residency in Lillisand, Norway.

Peter Howson was born in London in 1958. He moved to Ayrshire and his adopted Scottish homeland in 1962 Howson attended the Glasgow School of Art studying under James Robertson . Influences on his paintings have included: Picasso and Cubism, Salvador Dali and Surrealism, and the Old Masters Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Peter Howson came to prominence in the 1980s alongside contemporaries such as Adrian Wiszniewski, Ken Currie and Stephen Campbell who were known collectively as the Glasgow Boys - a New Glasgow Boys movement. Many of his paintings derive inspiration from the streets of Glasgow, where he was brought up. He is renowned for his penetrating and vigorous insight into the human condition, and his heroic portrayals of the mighty and meek. He produces dramatic figurative paintings that use line and colour in an expressive and powerful manner. Howson's paintings of Glasgow's down-and-outs and misfits gained him a vast amount of public and media attention and polarised opinions. In 1993 Howson was appointed by the Imperial War Museum as the Official British War Artist for Bosnia. He recorded the horror of the bloody conflict in the former Yugoslavia. This inevitably challenging and disturbing work provoked controversy when it was subsequently exhibited. After being exhibited in London, the Bosnian collection was shown at the Paris Art Fair in 1997 to great acclaim. He has exhibited highly publicised works of Queen Elizabeth II and pop figurehead Madonna, as well as powerful biblical images of 'The Stations of the Cross'. Howson's list of many past exhibitions, awards and scholarships include an Honorary Doctorate, awarded by the Scottish University of Strathclyde, a Henry Moore Foundation Prize and a Royal Mail commission for a Millennium Stamp. Today Peter Howson paintings are in numerous art collections across the world. His list of collectors include: Madonna and David Bowie. "Peter Howson's work tends to arrest you in your tracks; it grabs you by the throat and then leaves you feeling quite different to the way you were before. His bodies flow in a horrendous voluptuous twist of flesh, like think-coded branches of trees. They seem almost torn out of the earth itself; it's as if they were heaved from its bowels. He paints in a style that reminds you of Breughel and William Blake, using terrible mythic figures as he puts the modern world into his fables." - Steven Berkoff 2002 Today Peter Howson has established a formidable reputation as one of the leading contemporary figurative painters of his generation

Aliisa Hyslop was born in 1957 of Finnish and Scottish parents. She studied at Portsmouth College of Art, gaining a B.A. Hons in Fine Art in 1981. Aliisa Hyslop paintings are figurative conveying expressions of joy and melancholy. Aliisa paintings reflect her own experiences and imagination. She describes the paintings as a world somewhere 'between reality and imagination'. Figures in Aliisa Hyslop paintings are always large but Aliisa does not see them as fat. 'I draw and paint intuitively, and I like large shapes and curves. I think perhaps it is because these images are about the soul, which is immense and boundless.'

Cate Inglis is a Scottish contemporary landscape artist whose work focuses on the transient nature of the built environment. Often depicting derelict and industrial subjects, her detailed paintings explore the layers of human habitation, use and disuse. Working in oils, on a paper collage surface, she retains an element of drawing in her paintings - underpinning the structures with an emphasis on draughtsmanship. Cate Inglis graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1999 and has since become a Professional Member at the Society of Scottish Artists, an Elected Artist Member at The Paisley Art Institute, an Elected Practicing Artist Member at The Glasgow Art Club, and an Ordinary Artist Member at the Royal Glasgow Institute. Cate Inglis has been awarded the Royal Glasgow Institute Armour Award for Landscape Painting of Distinction (2013); the Scottish Society of Artists Open Eye Gallery Exhibition Prize (2014); the Paisley Art Institute Art Hire Framing Prize and Glasgow Art Club Leiper Fine Art Prize (2015); the Royal Glasgow Institute City of Glasgow College Purchase Prize (2016) and the Paisley Art Institute James BS Curr Award (2017). Exhibiting regularly throughout the UK, Inglis currently lives and works in the West End of Glasgow. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Cate Inglis artist studio and like all Red Rag Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Adam Kennedy was born in 1988. He studied at Edinburgh College of Art in 2007 and took the opportunity to study oil and Japanese painting at Kyoto Seika University, Japan. As a result Adam has learnt a variety of painting mediums. Adam graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 2009 and returned to his native Glasgow before going on to win the Aspect Prize in 2010/11. His current work focusses on late 19th century architecture. It also involves site specific installation and sculpture influenced by the history of airline travel to drawings and paintings reflective of his childhood fixation with transport and growing up next to the River Clyde in Glasgow. His techique combines oil, acrylic and water colour on the same surface. The different mediums react to form textures suggestive of aged metal and tones not dissimilar to that of the blue greys found in a typical Glasgow sky and the aging sandstone of Glasgow architecture. The paintings are not necessarily a visually accurate representation of any specific structure but rather a slightly abstract, collage of mediums. This sucessfully creates the atmosphere of being in the presence of these great constructions and the nostalgia one might feel when coming across aged prints and monochrome photographs of these aging objects. Adam Kennedy art works are meant to look precious: corroding images protected only by the safety of their frames. It is an attempt to reflect these subjects in an age where aviation has taken over a once highly used form of travel which has now been left to rust and the lost artistry and soul of old Glasgow architecture.

Alan King was born in 1946 and died 2014. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1964 until 1968. After a career teaching art Alan King decided to start painting full time in 1999. Since then King says: ' I have enjoyed the experience of trying to put into practice the work ethic and lessons of teaching art full time. I am interested in the process of painting and am constantly investigating and reading about the materials and the craft of painting.' Alan King is best known for his paintings which feature the Red Hat and this continues to be a major theme to his contemporary paintings. King's skill in story telling and a love of early Italian Art are the roots of the development of his fine paintings. Alan King creates images which are visually compelling and which form a bond with the viewer. Many of the images and titles used for Alan's paintings have their source in literature and poetry. Many of his contemporary paintings start with a title which may have been taken from Dante or Sorley Maclean a Scottish poet. This leads to ideas which are developed with life models and a miniature theatre which Alan King builds. The mannequins and backgrounds in King's paintings are positioned and photographed with different lighting effects. Today Alan King paintings are becoming increasingly sought after. And, his paintings are now in many private art collections across the world.

Anna King was born in 1984. She graduated with a BA (hons) in Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art , Dundee Although still early in her career Anna King has experienced a sell-out degree show. And, in 2005 Anna received the Royal Scottish Academy Award from the RSA Student Exhibition. She also received the Ian Eadie Award, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Since graduating Anna has been working as an artist full time and has had several solo art shows as well as a number of mixed shows in galleries throughout Scotland. Anna says: "I take an alternative view of the Scottish landscape and find myself drawn to lost, empty places such as a view from the roadside, usually only seen flashing past through a car window, or the outskirts of a city. I grew up in the Scottish Borders, surrounded by an expanse of countryside and this is where the atmosphere of space and light in my work has come from. It is an aspect of our landscape that will never cease to inspire me." In 2007 Anna King received the top prize and a cheque for £20,000 in the inaugural art awards established by Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison. The art competition was established to encourage traditional painting and is referred to as the "anti-Turner Prize."Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Anna King artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Peter King was born in Glasgow in 1953. He studied art, specialising in drawing and painting, at the Glasgow Art School under the tutors David Donaldson RSA and Duncan Shanks RSA. He taught Art and Design in Scottish schools for over 30 years and was Principal Teacher in Lanarkshire for over 20 years. In 2010 he retired from teaching to focus on painting professionally. Peter King exhibits regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy and The Royal Glasgow Institute, and his work is represented in collections across the UK, Europe , North America and Japan. More recently, Peter has enjoyed success at International Art Fairs in Hong Kong, Singapore and London. The April edition of the Sunday Times magazine, 2000, featured his painting in an article on contemporary British Landscape Painting, and, in 2010, Peter King was awarded the coveted ‘House for an Art Lover’ Award by the RGI. The light, colour and weathered landscape of Kintyre, The Clyde Valley and the vast panorama of land and sky dominated by Tinto Hill and the Scottish Borders are a constant source of ideas and inspiration. Peter has developed his paintings from a range of motifs, which he constantly returns to and reinterprets, focusing on aspects of the changing moods of light, weather and seasons. Recently, Peter King has set up his home and studio with his family on the Island of Arran, which, for many years, has also been a source of inspiration. One of the most striking features of the West Coast of Arran is the magnificent panorama of winter skies over the Kilbrannan Sound. The seasonal effects of nature on the surrounding environment, colour and the tactile qualities of paint are essential to Peter King’s contemporary painting style; the marks, free paint and the textured shapes become field, wood and sky. His subjects are depicted in rich, buttery swathes of oil, when, opting to mix lush colour, he wields the palette knife with a seemingly effortless effect; economy of mark-making is vital to his painting style. In addition to Red Rag British Art Gallery, Peter King’s artwork has been exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Peter King’s artist studio and, like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art, it can be shipped worldwide.

Liz Knox graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in 1971 where she studied drawing and painting under Sir Robin Philipson and David Michie. Liz Knox spent years bringing up her sons and lecturing in fine art, with little time to paint, until 2003 when she decided to leave lecturing to paint full time - on the same day Knox was awarded prestigious The Aspect Art Prize. Since then her art work become increasingly sought after and as Jan Patience of The Herald says: 'Liz Knox has gone on to become one of Scotland's most collectable contemporary artists'. Liz Knox is the recipient of numerous art awards including: The Bessie Scott Award at PAI ; The Diploma of the Paisley Art Institute, 'PAI' The University of Paisley Award and The Blythswood Square Quaich at GSWA. She is included in The Dictionary of Artists in Britain since 1945 by David Buckman; Who's Who in Art 33rd Edition and Who's Who in Scotland 18th Edition Liz Knox is an elected artist member of The Glasgow Art Club, Paisley Art Institute, Visual Arts Scotland and The Glasgow Society of Women Artists. Knox is at present, President of Paisley Art Institute and a council member of The Glasgow Art Club. Taking about her paintings Liz Knox says: 'There is a personal reaction to the subject. The still life and outdoor works are my response to the subject on a particular occasion. Other work is more difficult to explain. It's to do with thoughts, random thoughts, daydreams, reminiscences, the scattered disconnected ephemera that skips back and forth in the mind. Sometimes there's a span of years between one end of the connection and the other. While, like the still life/landscape work, there is objectivity, I think the subjective aspect of all the work is primary. Visual imagery attracts me but the sensation from the source is the reason for the painting. Basically, I paint.'

Tom Mabon was born in Kirkcaldy, Fife in 1956. From the age of 18 he attended Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen, from 1974-1978. Mabon has lived on the Black Isle since 1985 and has had an incredibly prolific and successful career since he first started at Grays School of Art. Due to the high level of respect that Mabon held amongst the Scottish teaching world, he was appointed Convener on the Art & Design Assessment Panel for the Scottish Qualifications Authority from 1998 - 2009. This demonstrates his high acclaim amongst his contemporaries in Scotland. As well as this, Mabon is also one of the directors of the Highland Print Studio and has been since 2008. The Highland Print Studio, based in Inverness, is an open access workshop with facilities for printmaking. During his career, Mabon has won many awards, such as the Hector Memorial Prize in 1975; the Alexander C. Barker Legacy in 1976; the Latimer Award from the Royal Scottish Academy in 1981; he was a Major Prizewinner at the 7th Cleveland International Drawing Biennale, in 1985; he was a Runner-Up in the Morrison Scottish Portrait Award from the Royal Scottish Academy in 1993; and was a Runner-Up of the Aspect Prize, in 2007. He also features in several collections worldwide, from the Edinburgh City Collection, to work in Private collections ranging the UK, Eire, USA, Netherlands, RSA, Channel Islands, China, Japan and Australia. Mabon was also a shortlisted finalist at Noble Grossart Painting Prize, from the Royal Scottish Academy and the Glasgow School of Art in 1998 and 1999. He also exhibited with the Morrison Scottish Portrait Award, from the Royal Scottish Academy in 1999, 1997, 1993 and 1991. In 2012 Mabon was awarded the Armour Award at the RGI annual exhibition. He has also exhibited with many societes and as part of group exhibitions, such as the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition; the Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibiton; the Society of Scottish Artists and the Aberdeen Artists Society. Mabon finds inspiration and subject matters closer to home in Scotland but also ventures to the likes of Italy and France in search of different landscapes.

“Scottish artist Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW most commonly paints locations which engage with him on a level which is more than just aesthetically appealing. Whilst the Scottish harbours, castles and towns he captures comprise of strong, bold shapes which create the base for his artworks, it is the histories and underlying presence of these narratives which Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW finds particularly engaging about these locations. Similarly to the passage of time and layering of history, day upon day and story upon story, Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW layers paint in the hope that form and shape will emerge intuitively along with the scene’s unique archives. Taking artistic licence with light, shade and perspective, he distorts the pure features of the buildings and landscape to create a mood and atmosphere that feels more authentic to the essence of the depicted site. Underpinned by sound academic drawing, honed from the highest training at Glasgow School of Art and over 30 years’ experience working and teaching as an artist, Neil MacDonald’s PAI RGI RSW Scottish paintings reflect their meaning in an unmatched and contemporary way.”

Charles MacQueen was born in Glasgow in 1940. He was educated at St Aloysius College and then attended the Glasgow School of Art. After graduating from Glasgow School of Art in 1965, Charles MacQueen pursued a successful career in Art Education. Throughout his teaching years Charles continued to paint and exhibited widely. Eventually in 1990 Charles retired to concentrate full time as a professional artist. Charles MacQueen has won many art awards over a long and distinguished career. This includes: the Council Award of the RSW ; the Torrance Award and the Teacher's Whisky Travel Award, both at the Royal Glasgow Institute. He was also elected a member of the Royal Glasgow Institute in 1983 and the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1984. Charles MacQueen paintings can be extremely textured. He uses textured levels of paint and gesso to create the feeling, sensation or experience of specific places. Charles says of his paintings "The forms I use are forms remembered or dreamt about. The stark visual contrasts of moving between strong blinding sunlight and dark bazaars full of rich reds, golds and turquoise inhabit my paintings. This is like being put down to sleep in a darkened room with strong sumlight streaming through the shutters. This is not representation but an evocation".

Edinburgh born in 1964, Stephen Mangan graduated with a BA Honours degree from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College, Dundee, in 1988. Following his post graduate diploma in 1989, Stephen Mangan’s work has been acknowledged with many prestigious awards and scholarships over the years and has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Holland. Mangan’s figurative work is particularly distinctive with an otherworldly feel. Favourite themes include racecourses, train stations, beaches, harbours, fairgrounds, cafes and theatres where the busy scenes are almost eerily calm with each figure engaged in their individual, quiet contemplation. Stephen Mangan says, “I’m interested in the relationship between people and certain leisure environments; how they, or we, fit into the world. I seem to be drawn to people in group situations, yet I paint them as separate individuals who do not look as though they are with other people. It is an odd type of interaction”. Mangan’s style is methodical with careful consideration given to composition. Razor-sharp lines - as seen in boats masts, racing posts, beach huts and horizons - create a pleasing geometry to guide the eye and provide balance to the roundness of the main figures - the boats, horses and people, for example. Stephen Mangan’s use of chiaroscuro (light/shade) technique emphasises the atmospheric feeling in his work. “It’s a slow process where the paintings are carefully planned, built-up thinly and glazed often. I use light to create depth, shadows and contrast”. This technique echoes the geometric elements, light coming through a window, for example, or in shadows cast diagonally across a scene. Mangan’s transcendent work is considered highly collectable and is held in many private and public collections globally including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery, Stephen Mangan’s artwork has been exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag Gallery is sourced from Stephen Mangan’s artist’s studio and, like all Red Rag Scottish Art and Contemporary Art, can be shipped worldwide.

Scottish Contemporary Artist David Martin was born in 1922 and died 2018. He studied modern art at Glasgow School of Art from 1940-42. After a period of time in the RAF David Martin went to Jordanhill- a Scottish teachers training college. Throughout a career in teaching David Martin regularly exhibited his contemporary paintings at the major Modern Scottish Art Galleries. A move from teaching art in the early 1980's has allowed David to concentrate full time on contemporary painting. Since then David Martin has been the recipient of many prestigious modern art awards including the Robert Colquhoun Memorial Prize, the May Marshall Brown art award and The Mabel Mackinley Art Award. He was elected a Member of Scottish Artists in 1991 and an Honorary Member of Society of Scottish Artists in 1993. David Martin is particularly known for his contemporary paintings of Scottish landscapes and still life work. He paints in watercolour but mostly in oils. In his landscape paintings David Martin extracts rhythmic lines and lactated shapes from what is seen. These are sometimes echoed in other parts of the painting. The interpretation is not, therefore, totally visual - the painting becomes an equivalent to what is seen and takes on its own reality as it progresses. It is a process of development tied up with the act of painting - an exploration of shapes and movement. David Martin paintings are held in many public and private art collections including The Scottish Arts Council, the City of Edinburgh Art Collection, Robert Fleming and Company and the Dick Institute, KilmarnockIn addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery David Martin art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the David Martin artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

A printmaker turned painter, Scottish artist Euan McGregor has always blurred the lines between the two mediums in order to create lightly layered works that convey depth within the otherwise block coloured shapes and angular framework which his paintings typically portray. Time and time again artist Euan McGregor revisits subject matter that captures the intersection between the man made and the natural world, combining Scottish landscape and Scottish architecture; His compositions are littered with depictions of where the inhabited land meets the sea, creating a plethora of contrasting textures with which to play. The smooth concrete and linear structure of the buildings in Euan McGregor’s paintings not only work in opposition to the natural forms in amongst which they find themselves placed, but also make impressions onto the natural landscape; from the shadows the buildings cast to the physical manipulation of the terrain. This is something Euan McGregor subtly highlights and works into his paintings though layering and over printing. Despite teaching Art & Design at a secondary school in Renfrewshire near to where he lives with his family in North Aryshire, Euan McGregor still finds the time to exhibit his Scottish artwork in the PAI, RGI and RSA annual exhibitions as well as at numerous British Art Fairs. Euan's paintings are on display at Red Rag Gallery in Stow on the Wold.

Scottish Landscape artist Lynn McGregor RSW has been travelling around, building her memories of the beautiful Scottish countryside and translating them into painted scenes, for many years now. It is these two elements, landscape and memory, which are the building blocks of her work combined with her unique approach to application which allows her to create such extraordinary Scottish landscape paintings. Rather than painting and repeating exactly what she sees, Scottish artist Lynn McGregor RSW draws on her own memories of the scenes she captures. Playing with the textual and geometrical shapes of the landscapes Lynn McGregor RSW breaks her subject into layers of marks and colours in an almost printmaker fashion. These layers combined with the more personal layers of her own memories create work which is both visually pleasing and evocative. Being both mentally and physically embedded in the landscape, her studio sitting between a wooded hillside and Loch Awe, her practiced hand is at ease letting intuition and the marks themselves led her in the initial application of paint, before later balancing all the elements within the composition with a more controlled and critiquing eye. Lynn McGregor’s clean lines, blocked shapes, considered colour palette and instinctive mark making is all seamless captured through her wisely chosen medium, acrylic. Acrylic paint enables the fairly immediate building of layers due to its fast-drying nature, stopping colours from getting muddied accidentally and allowing a more impulsive, instantaneous covering.

Mhairi McGregor was born in 1971. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1989 - 1993, gaining a BA (Hons) in Fine Art. At Art School, Mhairi received a number of art awards, including a Christie's Bursary for 3rd-Year Studies, Glasgow School of Art Landscape Drawing Prize and a John Kinross Scholarship - 3 months working in Florence, Italy. Mhairi McGregor has continued to receive many art awards. In 1997 she was short-listed as one of four for the Alastair Salvesen Scholarship and she was also awarded the Under 25 Regional Winner of the Laing Art Competition. In 1998 she was short-listed for the Gilchrist-Fisher Memorial Award and in 1999 she was elected Member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour. In 2000 she was awarded Glasgow Art Club Fellowship and, thereafter, in 2001 was awarded the Alexander Graham Munro Travel Award and the Paisley Art Institute Prize. Mhairi McGregor has travelled extensively and painted in Europe, Australia, New Mexico, and Canada as well as finding constant inspiration in her native Scotland. She works mainly in oils, though watercolour is an important part of her preliminary work. She can capture the striking light and colours in her subjects and, through her use of colour, reflects the founding principles of the RSW, which is to 'encourage the bold, free and colourful qualities of Scottish Painting'. McGregor's distinctive paintings combine a wonderful eye for colour with the depth and power she generates from her strong, block like application of paint. Today Mhairi has established a reputation as a successful Scottish artist. She is particularly known for her still life paintings. Each composition is given an immense tangibility by her strong, blocky application of paint, often reminding the viewer of the vibrant yet simple style of Cezanne's still life work. Mhairi's emotional response to subjects is extremely evident in her paintings; initial sketches are developed into more abstract works and her landscapes evoke a sense of place effected by a rich, fluid impasto paint surface. Mhairi McGregor paintings have been exhibited very widely in Scotland, England and Australia. More recently, her paintings have also been exhibited in the Toronto International Art Fair in Canada.

Archie Dunbar McIntosh was born in Glasgow in 1936 and took an interest in art from an early age. His Father was infuential in developing Archie's interest in art through visits to the Kelvingrove art gallery in Glasgow. One of Archie's other life long passions for the waters, banks and 'flyers' of the Clyde were developed as a youngster when family holidays were taken on paddlesteamers. Archie McIntosh went on to study at the Glasgow School of Art from 1953 to 1957. Following that he taught for a number of years before becoming President of Glasgow School of Art in 1968. Today Archie McIntosh is one of the most original, professional painters working in Scotland. His paintings possess an unusual combination of the abstract and naive styles with a strong enduring appeal. Archie successfully creates a parallel world of distorted perspectives and fanciful motifs, which fascinate and entertain the viewer. McIntosh's paintings reflect his enduring love of the Scottish Isles. Archie says: 'Since childhood, I have lived in close proximity to sea, loch, river and mountain. As a painter I have the desire to investigate the form, colour, texture and mood of each, and respond through drawing and painting. I feel it is part of my cultural heritage to interpret and translate the many influences in my life and soul. Within the 'larger vision' there exists many smaller component parts, which can combine to wear the whole. For example, a small harbour can present graphic images of fishermen ropes, reels, boxes, boats, birds - each with the potential for interpretation changing light, changing mood, changing seasons and changing vision. Archie Dunbar McIntosh paintings have regularly featured in exhibitions worldwide. They are also in the public art collections of: The Scottish Arts Council; Glasgow Museum & Art Gallery; Edinburgh City Council; and Argyle Education Authority. Archie's paintings are also held in many corporate and private art collections including those of Rolls Royce, Peter Townsend and Griff Rhys Jones. He has been appointed to the RSW and RGI art societies. Prizes awarded for his paintings include: Guthrie Award, Royal Scottish Academy (RSA); Latimer Award, Royal Scottish Academy (RSA); Royal Bank of Scotland Award, Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI); May Marshall Brown Award, Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW). In addition to Red Rag Gallery Archie Dunbar McIntosh paintings have been exhibited at a number of leading Scottish art galleries. All Archie Dunbar McIntosh art work from Red Rag is sourced from the artist studio. Each Archibald McIntosh painting from Red Rag is available for immediate delivery and can be shipped worldwide. Scottish Art: Archie Dunbar McIntosh at Red Rag Gallery

Donald McIntyre 1923- 2009 Donald McIntyre was born in Yorkshire in 1923. He spent his childhood in northwest Scotland. Although McIntyre was a gifted natural draftsman and had painted from his youth he trained as a dentist. Fortunately, the dental hospital was opposite the famous Glasgow School of Art where McIntyre could attend evening art classes. Donald practised as a dentist and served in the army and taught in schools until the age of forty. In the late 1950’s he left dentistry to become a full-time painter based in North Wales. However, McIntyre’s early experiences of the Scottish landscape and the artists he encountered in Scotland influenced him throughout his life. He always returned to coastal scenes of the British Isles, particularly those of Scotland and Wales spending most summers painting on Iona. He developed a palette and painterly approach based on the tradition of the Scottish Colourists. His subject matter was captured often with vibrant colours and a masterly skill of small and broad-brush strokes. Donald McIntyre paintings are in many art collections. They were frequently exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Society of Marine Artists and Galleries Racines, Brussels. He was a member of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art.

Sophie McKay-Knight was born in Edinburgh in 1973. She graduated from Edinburgh College of Art and University in 1997, with an MA (Hons) in Fine Art Sophie McKay-Knight paintings and drawings are mainly a result of observing and recording the every day people around her. She also draws on images from history, theatre and early film stills. Sophie's art work is based on the representation of the figure and pays particular attention to the spaces that surround people. She is interested in depicting relationships, as well as aloneness or solitude, and aims to capture the changing dynamics in a relationship when one person is added or taken away. McKay-Knight paintings are about recording the energy or aura that surrounds a person, and how that can alter, with or without company. Sophie McKay-Knight works in a variety of media and places a strong emphasis on drawing techniques. The resultant paintings have brought her a number of art awards. This includes the Scottish arts Club Award presented at the Visual Arts Scotland exhibition at The Royal Scottish Academy in 2005. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Sophie McKay-Knight art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Sophie McKay-Knight artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Graham McKean was born in 1962 in Irvine, Ayrshire. His paintings have been described by the art critic W. Gordon Smith as a cross between the painters John Byrne and Stanley Spencer, with an interesting 'bite'. Success for McKean is being able to produce a painting which can communicate intimately with the viewer. In this way, his bold figurative paintings never fail to attract attention. Graham McKean says: 'The more I observe and experience life in today's world, the stronger my desire becomes to produce paintings that are emotive, containing humour, sentiment and love. As I see my children growing, I am further convinced of the importance for me to create images of humanity and morality. This new body of paintings represents themes in life such as work, play, romance and hope. If I can communicate these on an intimate level with the viewer and maybe leave a smile on their faces, I will have achieved my ambition.' The human figure is the main inspiration for Graham's paintings. He believes in artistic independence and originality while maintaining a strong attachment to the craft of painting. His subject matter is a mixture of natural observation and experience - he merges imagination with reality. To Graham the figure is usually the main aspect in any one painting, surrounded by their own particular narrative. He rarely uses models because he feels the 'goal' of creating a painting goes beyond the physical image of a model and is strongly influenced by thought and imagination. McKean is constantly exploring what can be achieved. His paintings have been described as humorous, but he treats every painting with the utmost seriousness and sincerity. McKean says: 'My method of working is firstly to produce a small drawing of an initial idea and then to 'grid' the image. This enables me to 'scale up' to the chosen canvas size, therefore keeping the final oil painting as close as possible to the original idea. This method was also used by the late Sir Stanley Spencer whom I much admire. Other artists that inspire me are too numerous to mention, but I am always drawn to painters who leave me 'uplifted' and hopeful and would be happy if these attributes were given to my work.' Graham McKean admires many of the surrealist painters who opened the door to paintings of mortality and morality. For him, the powerhouse of his creativity is fuelled by his fertile imagination, which often borders on the surreal. Graham McKean has exhibited widely across the U.K. with great success his paintings can be found in numerous private and public collections. He was recently commissioned by the Scottish Opera to produce five large oil paintings for the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.

Lesley McLaren was born in Glasgow in 1959. She attended Exeter College of Art achieving a BA(hons) in painting. Inspiration for Lesley McLaren contemporary paintings comes from the Scottish countryside. Whilst travelling Lesley collects images in her sketch book and on camera. Back in the studio she seeks to recreate the essence and drama of beautiful Scottish countryside. The result is superb paintings reflecting memories and feelings, where Lesley has often allowed the more dramatic elements of a scene to develop through the language of paint. The finished painting is a little like the end of a little journey. She describes every painting as "the creation of an exciting new world - one which journeys on from reality"Scottish art: Lesley McLaren at Red Rag Gallery

Georgina McMaster was born in 1980 and trained at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) from 1998 to 2002. One of the biggest influences was her Grandmother Souchonne who was herself a figurative painter. Georgina's Grandmother encouraged by her to paint and drawing from a young age and she was also given a great deal of encouragement by her parents. Another contributor in her art development was her art teacher at St Columba's, Kilmacolm, Maria Robertson. It was Robertson who really taught Georgina how to paint and mix colours and she gave her the time in one-to-one tuition and encouraged Georgina to use her talents to go on to art school. Georgina McMaster art work explores aspects of our natural environment and specifically the animals around us. In using a largely blank background in her paintings, she makes the animal the prominent significant subject and she uses careful compositional techniques to give and bring out the animal's personality and character. When Georgina McMaster talks about animals, she immediately smiles and becomes animated and has a certain 'sparkle' in her eye. She describes them as 'beautiful' and 'I love them and there is no doubt she really means it. Her interest in animals goes back to childhood where she was 'brought up with four cats, a dog and three horses and they were my friends and a big part of my life'. This closeness to her pets is probably is at the core of Georgina's interest in painting animals or wildlife. Georgina McMaster's initial interest in painting animals was linear. She was drawn to their sense of movement, but this has moved to an interest in texture, the face and character and a representation of the 'soul' of the animal. Using art techniques inspired by fellow Scottish artist Jenny Saville, Georgina loves to combine detail in 'the eyes' with loose brushwork and layering in the representation of the fur or feathers, an effect that she can only achieve with the use of acrylics as a medium. Speaking about her work Georgina says: 'I love to capture the texture of the animal and I want it to look like you can touch it and engage with it. I want it to come alive and be a part of your daily living space. People should be aware of animals and be aware of the importance of nature'. Georgina started painting with everyday animals, like cows, hens, birds and horses and she has progressively expanded her interest to the 'more exclusive' animals, like eagles and deer and threatened species like tigers, the animals that people don't always get to see or get up close to. Georgina McMaster was awarded the First Time Exhibitor prize in 2007 at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the David Cargill Award in 2008 by the prestigious Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts. Also in 2008, she was elected as an Artist Member of the Glasgow Art Club. Her paintings and limited edition prints are now widely exhibited throughout the UK. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Georgina McMaster art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Georgina McMaster artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Gordon Mitchell was born in 1952. He studied art at Edinburgh College of Art from 1970 - 1974 and subsequently pursued a career in teaching art. In 1989 Gordon Mitchell decided to become a full time professional artist and left teaching. Gordon Mitchell is a prolific painter. Although often describe as a surrealist artist, Gordon describes himself as an 'abstract expressionist'. Inspiration for his paintings can be a group of words, a topical news story, but more usually it's a visual pun that his pictures develop out of. His modern art works are certainly thought-provoking and visually striking. Gordon Mitchell has been described as one of the finest Scottish draughtsman and imaginative painters of his generation. His paintings display a balance and tonal harmony of a fine Scottish colourist. Mitchell's paintings are beautifully executed and can be amusing at times, at others ironic. Some say it is dark, but this is not always the case. The paintings range over many subjects from fruit and ceramic vessels to the human form represented as all manner of objects. Gordon is certainly the master of unexpected juxtaposition and constantly delights his many art collectors and admirers with his technical brilliance and offbeat sense of humour. Mitchell uses humour, pathos and irony in his paintings to interpret his thoughts and make them palatable to a world that might sometimes rather not be reminded of the problems it faces, collectively or individually. Gordon Mitchell is a driven individual and prolific painter. He likes an intensive, regular, daily eight hours in his studio. Sculpture, for which he also won prizes at College, continues its appeal; but for Mitchell, it involves a process that takes too long whereas to him, painting is an immediate form of expression - often he will not know what he will put on his canvas until he takes up his brush. Gordon Mitchell is an elected Member of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour (1997), the Royal Glasgow Institute (1998) and the Royal Scottish Academy (2005).His modernart work has won numerous awards and his paintings are represented in a number of important public and private art collections including Kansas City Art Institute, Paisley Art Institute, Ralli Museums, Royal Bank of Scotland, Scottish Arts Council, and the University of Edinburgh. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Gordon Mitchell art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Gordon Mitchell artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. Gordon Mitchell Limited Edition Prints are also available from Red Rag Gallery. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Gordon Mitchell: CONTACT RED RAG on the number below Modern Art: Gordon Mitchell RSA RSW RGI at Red Rag Gallery

An early career as an illustrator/graphic designer, backed by training from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in illustration and printmaking, has informed Scottish artist Stuart Moir’s practice as a painter welcomely. Similarly to the way in which an illustrator uses their drawings to enhance the written word or an idea, Stuart Moir’s paintings evoke a sense of narrative which delves into the history of the figure portrayed in his portraiture paintings through busy detailed backgrounds and inscriptions within his artwork. Meticulous execution is married with Stuart Moir’s main creative influences: 16th century Indian and Flemish art and the French Naturalists. The impression had on Stuart Moir by the French Naturalists of the art world can be clearly seen within his paintings and the effort taken to depict his subjects in both a natural and historically accurate social environment. Highlighting almost forgotten individuals who lead influential lives throughout history is a leaf straight out of Flemish artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s book, a particular favourite of Stuart Moir and one of the most significant artists of 16th century Dutch and Flemish Renaissance period. As Pieter Bruegel the Elder used his platform to paint, and by which draw attention to, the everyday man and his world, he became a pioneer for ‘genre painting’, shedding a unique light on the folk culture which is still distinct within Belgian life and culture today. Stuart Moir paints people of note that may otherwise be lost to the histories, illuminating them and hopefully commemorating them in the manner deserved.

Nikki Monaghan was born in Bathgate, Scotland in 1971. She studied at The Scottish College of Textiles gaining a BA(Hons) Degree in Printed Textiles. During her career Nikki has worked as an interior stylist and designer, also spending time involved with community arts.Today she produces paintings full of colour which evolve by layering a mix of acrylics, oil pastels and collage. Her paintings are influenced by many everyday things especially the weather. The Scottish landscapes and seascapes are her main subject matter. The subjects are created from memories in a quirky manner, where figures and animals often feature in the paintings. Nikki feels that working from memory allows her art work to take on a stylized abstract feel. She paints on board and canvas which allows her to layer up mediums creating dense rich colours often discarding her paintbrush and using other means of getting paint onto canvas. In addition to Red Rag Gallery Nikki Monaghan art work has been exhibited at a number of other Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Nikki Monaghan artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

John Lowrie Morrison or JoLoMo as he signs his paintings was born in 1948. He studied 'Drawing and Painting' and Post-Graduate Studies at the Glasgow School of Art. Morrison gained a Dip.Ed. Prim/ Sec in 1973. John then pursued a career in Education teaching art at Scottish schools. In 1994 John Morrison became Art Advisor for the Strathclyde region and Art Advisor for Glasgow School of Art Education. In 1997 Morrison began to paint full-time. John Lowrie Morrison striking paintings and the John Lowrie Morrison JoLoMo Limited Edition Prints of Scottish Landscapes featuring Scottish islands and Scottish croft scenes have created huge interest and demand. John's vibrant use of rich colour conveying 'a feeling of joy and happiness in a sometimes depressing world', has made him the most popular living Scottish landscape artist. Morrison's contemporary paintings are now in many private and corporate collections throughout the world. And the JoLoMo name has become very collectable by the art world. John Lowrie Morrison art prints are also available from Global Art Prints. Following this link to view and buy online John Lowrie Morrison prints

Born Edinburgh 1953. Studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art , Dundee 1970-1974. Awarded postgraduate year 1975, and achieved a highly commended post diploma ' the highest award possible at that time. Also awarded Farquhar Reid Travelling Scholarship 1975, which was spent in Paris and Florence. Selected to study at Hospitalfield House, Arbroath during the summer of 1973, under the renowned pop artist Peter Blake. Set up a design studio after college, whilst continuing to make time to paint and exhibit. In 1997, Jack decided to paint full time and now works from his studios at home in Fife, Scotland and occasionally on the Cote d'Azur in the south of France. Jack chooses to paint several distinct types of work. He says 'I get bored easily, so the idea of painting only one type of subject, in one particular style, doesn't keep me interested creatively. I need to be more flexible, and move from one discipline to the next whenever I choose.'

Gary Morrow was born in Glasgow in 1974. He began his career as an artist in 2008 when he left a successful career in multimedia design and development to pursue a lifelong passion for painting. Gary's interest in traditional painting methods has led him to an extensive study of the work of past masters - from the layered approach of Italian masters such as Caravaggio and Titian to the more direct work of late 19th and early 20th century artists. Morrow is particularly inspired by the naturalistic work of the Glasgow Boys especially that of George Henry and William Guthrie and artists such as John Singer Sargent. His aim is to create art works that reflects the beauty of our surroundings in a way that is both representational and expressive. Gary Morrow prefers painting naturalistic subjects from flowers in a still life to people in the environment. Careful observation and draughtsmanship form the foundations of his paintings. His aim is to capture the essence of his subjects as revealed in the subtleties of light, shade and colour but without a slavish attention to detail. Although still in the early stages of his career, Gary's work is gaining recognition and has been used in advertising for television and print. He currently exhibits in galleries throughout the UK and at the historic Glasgow Art Club where he is an Artist Member.

Ryan Mutter has built up a formidable reputation as a powerful contemporary painter of Industrial scenes. His bold realism combined with sometimes expressionistic brushwork, transports you into a world of arresting detail and mechanised splendour. Born in 1978, he studied at the Glasgow School of Art, where he graduated in 2001. Like many great artists he began by teaching, but quickly found the demand for his work had grown to such an extent that he decided to paint full time in 2005. He has now won several distinguished awards, including three consecutive years at the RGI Royal Glasgow Institute, and his work can be found in collections around the world, including Geneva, Zurich, Vancouver, Belgium, Tasmania, Boston, and Utrecht. His inspiration comes from Britain's industrial heritage, and Glasgow's predominant role as the ship building capital of the world. His dark depictions of the docks capture the sheer size of the industry in its heyday. At the time of the First World War shipbuilding provided work for 70,000 men in more than 50 yards spread along 11 miles of quayside. But today the Clyde sits empty, a shadow of its former self, with executive flats and empty waste ground dominating the landscape. The Advances in technology and design methods superseded the old, making once important skills and craftsmanship redundant. This is what drives Ryan as he looks to capture and remind people of how important this work force was in the development of the modern world. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Ryan Mutter art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Ryan Mutter artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Ann Oram was born in London in 1956. She studied art from 1976-82 at Edinburgh College of Art. During her time at art college Ann won a number of awards including: Carnegie Travelling Scholarship in 1980; Andrew Grant Award and the Largo award in 1981. After graduating she spent time teaching at the Edinburgh College of Art painting school and her career has included several lectureships in art schools In 1986 Ann Oram was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW). Her paintings are now in numerous art collections including: Bank of Scotland; Credit Lyonnais; Edinburgh University; Standard Life and Heriott-Watt University Like so many present day Scottish artists Ann Oram has been influenced by paintings from the Scottish Colourists. As an art student she marvelled at the Cadell portraits and the Peploe Still Life and Iona landscapes. The art works of Hunter and Fergusson with their bold expressive Still life paintings were also a recurring attraction. Ann Oram continues the rich tradition of Scottish colourists. The work reflects her travels, and includes Still Life, Architecture, Landscape and Flowers. Working in mixed media, oil and watercolour, Ann's art work is colourful, with great swathes of colour, ranging from the transparent to the textured. Her paintings have a real vibrancy and there is an obvious love for the Scottish landscape and plant life. She skillfully captures the ever changing colours of the natural world and the on-going evolution of plants in their native habitat. Although Ann Oram produces paintings of Still Life and Mediterranean views much of Ann Oram's current paintings feature the fields and plants around her home in Scotland. She often finds inspiration from the Cow Parsley and other assorted wild flowers and seed heads that are at the edges of the fields just minutes from her art studio. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Ann Oram art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Ann Oram artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. For more information or to buy Scottish art from Ann Oram: CALL RED RAG NOW on 01225 332223 or outside UK + 44 1225 332223 Modern Art: Ann Oram at Red Rag Gallery

James Orr was born in Glasgow and died in 2019. He studied part-time at Glasgow School of Art under tutors John Boyd RGI and William Crosbie. However, his initial career was spent in business and it was not until 1985 that he began to paint full time. Since then James Orr has developed a very distinctive style. He paints in acrylics creating landscapes often with vibrant colours. His paintings are always bold and full of light and colour. James Orr is particularly attracted to the changing light found around coastlines and seascapes. Much of his art work is inspired by the variety of colour found especially along the Scottish coastline. James Orr paintings are joyful and uplifting. His work is a celebration of the simple pleasures in life. His use of colour and bright scenes are full of activity and his style reflects the golden period of Scottish art, so it is unsurprising that he has been influenced by the Scottish Colourists Peploe and Cadell and the 'Glasgow Boys'. Another influence on Orr's art work has been the paintings by English artist Edward Seago. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery James Orr modern art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries including: the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Glasgow Institute, The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours and the Paisley Art Institute. He art work has also been exhibited internationally in New York, Hong Kong and Brussels. His paintings are held in the collections of HRH Duke of Edinburgh, Lord and Lady MacFarlane, Touche Ross Ltd along with Kyle and Carrick Council. He received the Royal College of Physicians Award at the RGI in 1997. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the James Orr artist studio and like all Red Rag Modern art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. Modern Scottish Art: James Orr at Red Rag Gallery

Jacqueline Orr was born in 1961 and studied at Glasgow School of Art under artists John Cunningham, Jack Knox, Barbara Rae and James Robertson Jacqueline Orr has two distinct types of contemporary paintings. Firstly small finely executed paintings using acrylics and gouaches. Secondly Jacqueline paints large scale canvases that hint at abstraction. Jacqueline Orr is the recipient of numerous art awards including: Alexander Graham Munro 2008 Award, Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour; Armour Art Award, Royal Glasgow Institute Of The Fine Arts and Armour Prize, Glasgow School of Art

Deborah Phillips was born in Dundee in 1965. Always anatural artist she first exhibited work at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art at the age of 14. She attended and graduated with BA Arts (Hons) from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 1987. She is now established as a successful full time professional artists. Deborah Phillips started her art career as a designer with the National Trust for Scotland. A similar role followed as Deborah undertook work with Historic Scotland. Deborah Phillips also worked with an international art and craft company professionally demonstrating art and craft materials from 1996 to 1998. Today much of Deborah Phillips contemporary painting is undertaken from commissions. Corporate organisations such as Standard Life, Bank of Scotland, Marks and Spencer together with well know personalities feature as collectors of her increasingly popular painting. Talking about her art work Deborah says," I enjoy all aspects of creating a painting, from going out into the the stunning Scottish countryside to collect reference material, priming the board on which I will paint, squeezing paint from the tubes and watching it glisten on the palette, holding the well-used brushes, mixing the squelchy colour and applying it in swathes, varnishing, framing and then seeing the finished article on a gallery wall - every stage gives me a thrill." As a contemporary Scottish artist Deborah Phillips makes use of strong and bold colour. Her paintings are rooted in the rich, evocative Scottish Landscape. And in recent paintings Deborah has concentrated on using Acrylics which give added vitality and movement to her paintings. A critic once wrote "Deborah Phillips is one of those gifted artists who can paint a scene which we are all familiar, yet have never seen as she sees it." Deborah describes her paintings as "Jaunty Scottish landscape!". They are certainly immediately identifiable and uplifting. Several magazine articles have featured Deborah Phillips paintings including Artists and Illustrators and International Artist Magazine. She has also been the Cover Artist for Picture Business Magazine. And images of Deborah's contemporary paintings are now available as greetings cards from Paperlink within their L'arte range. When she is not painting Deborah Phillips is also a convener at the Dundee Art Society. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Deborah Phillips art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Deborah Phillips artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Born in 1956 in Dundee, Gail Pope had developed a natural inclination towards art from a young age. Excelling in the subject in her school years, she was awarded numerous prestigious art prizes. Despite this affinity, Pope frustrated art tutors by not pursuing a career in art. For significant family related reasons, Gail Pope went into banking. The following marriage and family commitments saw Pope move many times around Scotland, and she spent several years in Glasgow. This period of time saw her passion for art re-surface, and she began attending evening classes at The Glasgow School of Art. Gail Pope moved houses several times more prior to settling into East Lothian in 1993. But it was the year 2008 that saw her return full to the art community, and she began completing a flow of commissions. These were an eclectic mix of landscapes and still lifes. The past few years have seen Gail exhibit regularly in galleries primarily based in the East of Scotland, and she has scaled back from business commitments to paint full time. Largely self-taught, Gail Pope has also been trained by the renowned Scottish painter and art lecturer George Birrell. He took her under his wing during the most embryonic stages of her work, and Gail also received guidance from painter Ann Oram. Gail's work moved from the traditional painting style to more abstract compositions, where bold colours and surreal perspectives successfully compliment proportionate compositions. Her floral and object studies are some of the most distinctive in her work, and Gail is highly selective in terms of her choice of gallery space. Oil is her medium of choice, and Gail Pope sources inspiration from the stylised still lifes of Scottish contemporary painter Jack Morrocco. Her work can now be found in many prestigious private collections both in the UK and abroad.

“Scottish artist Charles Randak was born in Edinburgh and found himself following in the footsteps of his grandfather, an accomplished painter who received awards for his artwork from the Glasgow Master Painters Association. Charles Randak often paints with a palette knife, covering sizable canvases with clean deliberate slabs of colour, which focus on portraying the true palette seen in front of him. He works meticulously to capture the realism of the scenes he paints, enjoying working on a larger scale, often close to life size, so the viewer feels almost as though they could be looking through a window onto the setting. Capturing real places, people and moments in time, Charles Randak relies on instinctive, candid brush strokes to create authentic and textured works which he hopes resonate with the viewer in either a reminiscent or joyful way.”

David Schofield RGI was born in Wrexham in 1972. As a young artist he studied contemporary art at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art graduating with a BA (Hons) in Illustration and Printmaking. Following that Schofield lectured in the College of Art Design school from 1994 to 1998. He also spent time working as a freelance illustrator Since 1997 David Schofield RGI has exhibited his contemporary paintings extensively in Scotland and more recently throughout England and Internationally.His paintings typically explore the ideas of stability and safety and the idealised notions of the remote and rural. Talking about his art David says: 'As an artist I play with everyday locations, the omnipresent Scottish tenement building transformed into grand coliseums , the commuter masses into a sea of figures, narratives formed from a mass of people, the archetypal lushness of a meadow and the empty forest. However ,within these comfortable stages the foreign or 'unreal' are often placed; candy striped lighthouses planted far from the sea, biplanes breaking free from their moorings, all which add to a specific sense of surrealism and foreboding danger. The overarching themes in the paintings are the ideas of stability and safety and the idealised notions of the remote and rural. Narratives born of observations of people, places and situations all contribute to the paintings'. David Schofield RGI is a regular exhibitor at the Royal Scottish Academy and an Elected member of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts. In 2003 he won The James Torrance Memorial Award, Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts and in 2005 he exhibited at the RGI Annual Art exhibition where he won the coveted David Cargill Art Award for Artists under 35 years of age.His latest success has been in October 2007, where he won the City Of Glasgow Award whilst exhibiting at the RGI. In 2017 he was given a Merit award in the book illustration section at the iJungle international illustration competition. Schofield's innovative and imaginative work features in many private modern art collections in the UK, USA and France. David Schofield art works are also available in Limited Edition Prints. Click SEE DAVID SCHOFIELD LIMITED EDITION PRINTS In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery David Schofield art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the David Schofield artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Dionne Sievewright was born in 1973 in Perth, Scotland. She studied and graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone, Dundee in 1997 obtaining a degree in Illustration and Printmaking. Since graduating Dionne has worked in a wide range of disciplines, including surface pattern design for textiles, architectural rendering and illustration for greeting cards, gift wrap, books and calendars. She also worked for a short period in Italy as a textile designer for the fashion house Missoni. From 2001 Dionne Sievewright has worked as a full time professional artist. Typically inspiration for her paintings comes from travels, the natural landscape and vistas, and from everyday objects. Dionne uses watercolour and pencil sketches obtained from field trips as reference, after which she returns to our art studio. Using a mixture of media she creates paintings that capture the mood and seasonal flavours of the environment. Memory and imagination play a major part in the creative process of Dionne's art work. Composition, texture, light and tone are key factors. Talking about her art work Dionne says: " It's about playing with the shapes, patterns and forms until the composition is just right. I then apply layers of paint which are applied, rubbed and scratched away, creating textural qualities associated with the landscape. Dionne Sievewright captures the changes of light throughout the seasons in her paintings. Her technique simplifies and accentuates the shapes and patterns of the land and rural buildings within it. Using vibrant layers of colour and pattern she successfully conveys the changing seasons inspired by the landscapes of Scotland, South West England and South Wales. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Dionne Sievewright has exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Dionne Sievewright artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Stuart Sim was born in Orkney in 1955. He undertook art training at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee and was awarded the Duncan of Drumfork Travelling Art Scholarship, the John Milne Purvis Award for Painting, and a highly commended notation at postgraduate level. Art tutors Alberto Morrocco and David Mclure, first inspired the vibrant colour and sensuous application of paint which is still evident in Stuart's art work today. After receiving the Elizabeth Greenshields Art Award in 1979 there followed a year in Paris at the Sir Stanley William Haytrer Attelier, where Stuart Sim was introduced to the colour etching process-producing work, which formed part of a traveling group art exhibition. From 1983 to 1994 Stuart worked for the BBC in London as a Scenic Artist/Designer, and thereafter as a freelance artist for the independent film studios. He also undertook a number of private art commissions including portraits. In 1991 Stuart Sim moved to Glasgow where he lectured at the Metropolitan College in Art and Design and Fine Art. During this time he continued to paint exhibiting his contemporary paintings regularly at the Glasgow Art Fair. Influences on Stuart Sim and his paintings include artists: Titian, Turner, Bonnard, Kitaj, Matisse, and Hopper. Sim has won a number of art awards including Arnold Clark Award from the Paisley Institute of Art.

Connie Simmers was born in Glasgow. She attended non-diploma classes at Glasgow School of Art and is now a highly respected figure in the field of Scottish contemporary fine art. Connie Simmers use of bold colours and rich textures express a love of paint and mixed media as well as a love of her subject. Her unique style has gained her much success in many groups and solo art shows, including RSA, RSW and RGI exhibitions. Through travelling widely, Connie's art work has been greatly inspired by the people, colour and light of different parts of the world. She is inspired by the familiar and the unfamiliar and her paintings cover everyday interiors and unusual figurative scenes to landscapes. Connie Simmers is a recpient of many art awards including: Scottish Amicable Award (GSWA), Morton Fraser Award (VAS), Scottish Arts Award (RSW)

David Smith was born in Dunbartonshire in 1957. He was educated at various colleges in Glasgow including Glasgow School of Art and the Glasgow Print Studio. David Smith is constantly inspired by the Scottish coastal scenes and the fishing villages of the East Coast of Scotland. Other subjects which regularly feature in his art works are the Scottish islands and mountains. The palette and inspiration of David Smith's contemporary paintings are taken from the Scottish Western seaboard and the landscapes of Scotland. This combined with David's love of climbing and hill-walking is reflected in his paintings. His distinctive art style generates a feeling of a particular time and place and the associated atmosphere at the time With his love of the outdoors and having an interest in boats and the Scottish landscape, David Smith spends much of his time painting in the Scottish Highlands and in coastal settings. Although imagination, memory and sketches are important, he feels there is no substitute for working on location. Although most of David's work is completed outdoors because of the uncertainty of the Scottish weather, it's often necessary to retreat to the safe haven of his studio. Referring to notes and watercolour or pencil sketches he can add detail to the painting. If necessary, varnishing and some final touches can be done many weeks later. Light is very important and David is fortunate to have a studio facing in a south easterly direction. David Smith has been the recipient of a number of art awards including the prestigious David Cargill prize at the 2001 RGI art exhibition. He is also a member and past President of the Glasgow Group of Artists and in November 2011 was accepted into the RSW. In 2014 he won the By Distinction Art Award, PAI Annual Exhibition and in 2015 The Rendezvous Gallery Artist in Residence Award, RSW Annual Exhibition David Smith contemporary paintings are now in many private art collections. His art works are also in collections of Fielden House, House of Lords (London) Glasgow Caledonian University, Miller, Becket and Jackson and The Law Society, Glasgow.

Andrew Squire was born in 1954. He originally trained as an architect graduating from Manchester University School of Architecture. He has been a professional Scottish artist and designer, based in Glasgow, for over 30 years. Andrew Squire has travelled and exhibited widely, with residencies in Iceland, Canada, Nepal, and Tanzania. These experiences have fed into his development of a wide-ranging visual language, reflecting the complexity of human perceptions. His deceptively simple paintings have eclectic roots, drawing variously on the elemental space and light of the West of Scotland, the inner landscape of the subconscious, and iconic images of birds and beasts. His paintings are beautifully composed and make confident use of the visual silence of empty space. There is a recurring contemplative quality and stillness in Squire's paintings which reaches past the here and now to something beyond. Andrew Squire produces art works of evocative, iconic images of birds and animals. His paintings contain bold intense concentrations of colour, but always there is a strong sense of space in his compositions. ' which resonate against each other, striking up complex relationships of their own. Objects, reduced to their visual essence, flicker between the imagined pictorial space they inhabit and the two-dimensional surface of the panel; this tension is central to his compositions, endowing them with a distinctive energy. His most recent work is inspired by time spent on the coast of Newfoundland. Speaking about his art work Andrew Squires says:"Following my growing commitment to ecology and sustainability, my artwork is continuing to make a steady move away from an anthropocentric perspective, towards geocentrism. Put plainly, and despite the subtext of the last 2,500 years of Western culture, humans and their doings are not the centre of the universe. The theme of much of my art work has been a contemplation of the boundaries of the tangible world and that which lies beyond, using a visual language of isolated iconic and archetypal images, often of animals and birds, carefully placed in their pictorial space." In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Andrew Squire art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Andrew Squire artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Mairi Stewart was born in Falkirk, Scotland in 1955. She studied Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art where her tutors included Robert Callender, Elizabeth Blackadder and Victoria Crowe. She graduated in 1977 and then spent a year at Moray House College of Education gaining a teaching certificate. In 1978 Mairi started teaching Art and Design in schools around Edinburgh. She went on to have a successful career teaching and tutoring Art and Design. Mairi Stewart continued to paint and exhibit paintings throughout her teaching career. Then in 2009 Mairi made the decision to leave teaching in order to concentrate more fully on her career as a full time professional artist. She is now a professional artist, working from her Edinburgh studio. In 2010 she became an artist member of Paisley Art Institute. Mairi Stewart finds inspiration for her paintings from her surroundings and by travel. She collects notes and records details of everyday life in her sketchbook looking for combinations of evocative patterns and shapes. Mairi works mostly from memory and favours an intuitive approach in her paintings as opposed to analytical, creating compositions which reflect her interest in colour and pattern. She is known for her bold use of colour palette in her contemporary arrangements where she combines personal narratives with memories. Mairi's colourful Still Life paintings explore the relationship that selected objects have with memory. Her work is not a literal portrayal and the essence of her paintings is one of simplicity. By combining disparate objects and recollections, new sensations are generated within Stewart's paintings. A flattened perspective and a bold use of colour help to heighten the contemporary vision of her art works. Speaking about her work Mairi Stewart says: 'My still life paintings are a personal response to my surroundings and to the familiar objects, colours and patterns which have become embedded in my memory, often because of their more symbolic meaning or of a past significance that they have. Personal connections and meanings are important to me and I prefer to use objects which suggest particular feelings and emotions, as they help me to create new sensations in my paintings. I often fuse indoor and outdoor worlds and try to combine elements from a variety of different sources, with the aim of creating a narrative.' Mairi Stewart works mainly using Acrylic paints using canvas or board. This allows Mairi to glaze layers of colour on to the surface of each painting so that it creates a much more intense colour palette, giving the art work a more contemporary feel to it. She reworks her compositions simplifying and distorting shapes and flattening the perspective until the original memory of the subject is captured and the image begins to take shape. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery in Bath Mairi Stewart has exhibited with other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Mairi Stewart artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide. Mairi Stewart at Red Rag Gallery

Dorothy Stirling was born in Glasgow. She studied Fine Art at Glasgow School of Art (1983'87) and now lives and works in the North of Scotland. The art work of Dorothy Stirling is firmly rooted in her love of the Scottish landscape. Dorothy's paintings often feature the western shores of Scotland; the lochs and mountains, the fishing boats and northern skies. She combines these elements with her own fantasies and subtle wit. Dorothy Stirling feels the presence of the human figure in her paintings can reduce the atmosphere of loneliness, and often prefers the company of a solitary animal or bird. More recently she has produced marine paintings which have been inspired by Ellen McArthur's single handed sail around the world. Dorothy Stirling has received numerous art awards and commissions including the Nancy Graham Memorial Award, S.A.A.C. and the Maude Gemmell Hutchinson Award, R.S.A. Dorothy's art work is also featured in several private and public art collections throughout the U.K. including the BBC Glasgow, the National Housing Trust, London and the Stirlingshire Educational Trust. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Dorothy Stirling has exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Dorothy Stirling artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide

Katherine Swinfen Eady was born in 1966. She trained at Edinburgh College of Art under William Baillie, John Houston, George Donald and David Michie gaining a BA[Hons] in Drawing and Painting in 1989. The training at Edinburgh was centred on the traditional craft of drawing and strong use of colour which is so evident within Katherine’s work and she feels very privileged to have benefited from such a formal training. The Scottish influence remains very strong in Katherine's art work. Scottish artists such as Sir Robin Philipson and Dame Elizabeth Blackadder have had a major influence on Katherine's paintings. They demonstrated that to be successful you do not have to compromise your talent as a true painter, a belief that Katherine holds very dear. She says: "At Edinburgh I had the privilege to be tutored by successful artists who inspired me to continue in the tradition of Scottish oil painting." Katherine lives on Salisbury Plain and enjoys the vast areas of uninhabited landscape, the shifting light and impressive skies which she finds a constant source of inspiration. Much in demand now after eight successful Solo shows, she can regularly be found at all the major Art Fairs and exhibits landscapes from as far afield as the Isle of Harris and Palestine. Her focussed and detailed still-lives are also much sort-after, after winning her the coveted William and Mary Armour prize from the Paisley art Institute in 2007. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Katherine Swinfen Eady has exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Katherine Swinfen Eady artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Marion Thomson was born in 1958. She studied art at the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University, graduating in 1981. After leaving art school Marion Thomson subsequently worked as a freelance costume designer in theatre, film and television, while continuing with her paintings. Inspiration for Marion Thomson contemporary paintings is often the Scottish West Coast and Outer Hebrides. As she says:' The unique qualities of the Scottish landscape - its remoteness, its sense of rugged endurance contrasted with the delicacy of certain shorelines, the physical isolation of the people and their homes - all create a powerful drama that draws me back again and again.' Marion Thomson's contemporary paintings focus on specific moments. She seeks to capture combinations of light and weather, time of day or season playing on the landscape, fleeting changes that create the sense of space and the atmosphere of places. Marion's use of colour, in subtly expressive ways, creates a blend of romantic grandeur with the realities of sea and rain and clouds and sun. This combined with the depth and luminosity of colour in her contemporary landscapes paintings produces timeless and enduring art works.

Glaswegian by birth, Scottish artist Nancy Turnbull spent a few years away from her homeland, however her love for the natural landscapes and native flora drew her back to the county of Stirlingshire, where she spent her formative years. Nancy Turnbull is inspired by nature, both visually and by its very essence. She works to create Scottish paintings that portray the landscape’s transitional state, continually working towards a freshness in her work. Often attracted to subject matter otherwise overlooked, Nancy Turnbull hopes to capture a scene and inspire the viewer to look again and be struck by the beauty that perhaps only she herself had initially been able to perceive. Nancy Turnbull looks to make impressions with her work, in all senses of the word: Physically with her instinctive marks by using a variety of tools, through imitation rather than exact representation and by evoking a feeling that the viewer can draw from the painting. Having trodden the coast lines of the scenes she paints her whole life, Nancy Turnbull truly does have an understanding and affinity with each place. The soft colours and tones she uses in her work not only mirror the palette she sees before her but also the calming and peaceful state which the landscapes themselves clearly instil within her.

Helen M Turner (1937 - 2023 )was born in Scotland in 1937. After leaving school Helen worked in the creative design studios of a leading Scottish carpet manufacturer - James Templeton. She also attended the world renouned Glasgow School of Art on a part time basis. Her art tutors were Trevor Mackinson and William Gallagher with whom she further developed a natural talent for drawing and painting. Helen Turner later became a Documented Designer in Aubusson and Beauvais. She travelled widely throughout the world and produced designs for Waldorf Astoria in New York, the famous Turnberry Hotel in Scoland and the San Francisco Opera House. Helen finally made the decision to leave the design world and make a career as a full time professional artists. She has never looked back and is now recognised as one of the leading Scottish contemporary artists. Helen Turner paintings are typically strong, powerful art works full of confidence. Her Scottish landscape paintings are rich both in subject matter and tone. Helen excels at recording the atmosphere and magic of the Scottish climate highlighting moments of time. Part of the enduring appeal of Helen's paintings is the way she masters light and shade for effectively. Helen Turner is an artist blessed with real versatility. In addition to her highly successful landscape paintings Helen has also developed an enviable reputation for beautiful still life and stunning floral art pieces. Her art works are instantly recognisable and highly souht after. In 2000 Helen Turner was awarded The Paisley Art Institute Diploma PAI. In 2001 Helen was appointed President PPAI. She is also a lay member of The Glasgow Institute and an Artist Member of The Glasgow Society of Women Artists GSWA.Helen's paintings are in many private art collections throughout the world and also within corporate art collections including Robert Fleming Holdings, Dunedin Fund Managers and Lloyds Banking Group. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Helen Turner art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries and at galleries in Russia, France and Hong Kong.

James Watt was born in Glasgow and is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art. He was elected a Member of Society of Scottish Artists in 1965. Watt was a founding member of the Glasgow Group of Artists. In 1997 he received The Royal Bank of Scotland Award at the Glasgow Institute. James Watt is an immensely successful Scottish contemporary artist. He is among Scotland's most prestigious and prolific artists with a portfolio of paintings that spans over half a century.He was elected to RGI in 2002 and his paintings can be found in numerous public art collections as well as the private art collections of Her Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness Prince Philip and The Princess Royal. At his Scottish home are shelves crammed full of books on the sea and seafaring testify to his enduring involvement with all things maritime. Watt says: "hope if I ever get stranded on a desert island I have my books on seamanship or boatbuilding with me!". James Watt grew up and lived in Greenock for most of his life - a place which in the 1930s had busy harbours and shipyards. It was a way of life that James Watt was born into and an environment that involved every adult male and dominated every conversation. From his earliest years James engaged with all aspects of the shipping business. The arrival of a new, enthusiastic and charismatic art teacher - an ex-miner - in his fourth year at secondary school ignited James Watt interest in painting. As a result of having 'a good teacher at the right time'James subsequently enrolled at the Glasgow School of Art - something of a 'pioneer' since no-one from his family had ever been to University or college. After teacher training Watt spent two years in the army which he describes as 'thinking time'. But Greenock harbours were always on his mind and 1957 he identified the puffers as 'the perfect motif' to capture his marine interests in his paintings - small enough to get close up to. James got to know the personalities of the sailormen and fishermen, sailed with them, fishing everything from sprats to whales. James Watt always paints outside and from life. This Watt believes gives his contemporary paintings spontaneity and enables him to catch the nuances of Scottish light. He has been described as a Modern Impressionist, the fluid brush stokes and love of colour are hallmarks of his paintings. James Watt has travelled widely producing paintings on his many visits. However his principal inspiration has always come from Scotland. Watt remains a marine painter because that is what he knows, his gut influence and his way of life. In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery James Watt art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the James Watt artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Gordon Wilson was born in Glasgow in 1968. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art and has worked in the art industry for many years as a designer, picture framer, art restorer, art dealer and artist. Gordon Wilson was inspired as a young boy by David Sutherland who was a cartoonist at DC Thomson, publisher of the Beano and Dandy comics. His father was a watercolour artist and art framer and another artistic influence on his art work, so were artists Freud, Byrne, Stanley Spencer, Howson and Currie. Working predominantly in oils Gordon Wilson subject matter ranges from quirky portraiture and obscure figurative to dynamic landscape. Wilson's expressive oil paintings are inspired by his native Scotland whether dark and moody or an explosion of colour they reflect the ever changing moods of both the countryside and the artist himself. Gordon Wilson paints from the heart. He deliberately rejects the dark side of life and works persistently to create a sense of enjoyment in his paintings, invoking positive reactions rather than any sense of the negative. Demand for Gordon Wilson colouful art works continues to grow. Today his work can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the world. In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Gordon Wilson has exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. He has participated in several solo exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions including The Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI) and The Paisley Arts Institute (PAI). Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Gordon Wilson artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Helen Wilson was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, in 1954. She studied at Glasgow School of Art and at Hospitalfield Art centre. During this time she was awarded the Robert Hart Bursary and Governor's Prize, Hospitalfield; a Travelling Scholarship (Italy and Yugoslavia); the WO Hutcheson Prize for Drawing; the Postgraduate Studies Award, Glasgow School of Art; and the John and Mabel Craig Award. Artists David Hockney and Chagall were strong influences during Helen Wilson's time at the Glasgow School of Art. She has always liked the art work Degas and admires Sickert, Giotto and the Italian Masters. Her greatest influence was Scottish artist Charles MacQueen from her days in the Art Department of her school in Paisley. Helen Wilson is the recipient of numerous art awards. These include: The RGI David Cargill Award; Diploma of the Paisley Art Institute (2005); 1st Prize, Scottish Drawing Competition (2005, 2000 and 1997)); Cyril Gerber Award and Millers Art Prize, Paisley Art Institute (2003); Garrick/Milne Competition, Commissioning Prize: Portrait of David Suchet (2003); Regional Prize: The Discerning Eye Exhibition, London (2003) Helen Wilson is a member of the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI) and the Royal Scottish Society of Painters (RSW). Her paintings are in various private and public art collections including: Glasgow Art Gallery, Kelvingrove, Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Scottish Arts Council, Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Physicians. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Helen Wilson has exhibited at other leading Modern Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Helen Wilson artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Modern art it can be shipped worldwide. Modern Art: Helen Wilson at Red Rag Gallery

Kirsty Wither was born in 1968. She studied art at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen. Like many Scottish artists Kirsty Wither is influenced by the Colourist heritage in Scotland. But what makes Kirsty's art work instantly identifiable is the depth and subtlety of the lavishly applied layers of oil paint. There is an almost sculptural feel to the surface of the work created by her vigorous use of the palette knife. Talking about her art work Kirsty Wither says: "My paintings are as much about the actual paint on the surface as about the subject matter. Working with oil paint, I build up layers of colour and texture to create an image that will hopefully have some resonance with the viewer. Being in the studio is a mysterious place where the paint takes over from any set ideas I start with and often unexpectedly leads me to a finished work." Kirsty Wither has had numerous successful art exhibitions and her paintings now hang in many private collections in addition to prominent corporate and public art collections. Oil has been her preferred medium since the very beginning. 'When I first discovered oil paint at Art School that was me hooked,' she says. 'The smell, the texture, the handling and the mess was to me just wonderful. I love oil's malleability before it dries and its permanence afterwards.' Kirsty Wither at Red Rag Gallery

Alma Wolfson was born in 1942. Between 1960 and 1964 Alma studied under Robert Stewart at Glasgow School of Art. Alma Wolfson has exhibited at many solo and mixed British and Scottish art exhibitions. In the process Alma's paintings have won many art awards including: Barclay Lennie Award Glasgow Society of Women Artists 1995; Millers Art Prize Paisley Art Institute 1995; Southern Art Club Trophy 1995 &1998; Alva Purchase Prize SAAC 1998; Save the Children Award 2000 Alma Wolfson is a member and Past President of GSWA; the SAAC; and Southern Art Club. Alma Wolfson contemporary paintings can be found in the art collections of: Scottish Arts Council and Bank of Scotland. Wolfsan paintings are also in many private Scottish art collections as well as International art collections. Up until the late eighties Alma's paintings were completed in gouache. After joining the Glasgow's Southern Art Club she was encouraged to switch to oils and hasn't looked back. Alma loves painting 'en plein air' in the Scottish country and seaside. She produces compelling paintings in both oil and watercolours. Wolfson's painterly approach is suited and used to great effect when painting Landscape or Seascapes. But she is equally at home producing beautiful Still Life paintings. However it is the constantly changing Scottish weather patterns which are a constant source of inspiration and challenge to Wolfson. These paintings communicate real atmosphere - capturing the time and place often in dramatic fashion. Alma says: 'The best thing in the world is to be tucked away, out of the wind, in the Scottish countryside or by the sea, painting like fury before the next change in the weather.' For the last 30 years she spent time on the tiny island of Easdale on Scotland's west coast. Much of her landscape work has been inspired by this remote part of Argyll where Alma is a familiar sight on the island - often seen as a tiny figure sitting wrapped up against the elements in front of a large canvas Alma claims not to be one of the fastest artists and that it takes her all day to warm-up to be flexible enough to paint. This may account for the number of paintings that have a late afternoon light. But Wolfson's produces paintings that are full of light and fresh air - coupled with clouds and shadows. She also brings a special eye for shape, form, colour and texture. The results are wonderfully loose landscapes of the Scottish countryside in all weathers and seasons. Alma is a Scottish colourist in the tradition of Cadell, Fergusson, Hunter and Peploe. She sees Landscape in certain colours and these appear regularly in her contemporary art. Indian Red is her chosen paint for bracken and Indigo Blue for the pines of Perthshire. Until 20 years ago, Wolfson painted entirely in gouache but after becoming a member of Glasgow's noted Southern Art Club, she was encouraged by her peers to take up oils.In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Alma Wolfson art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Alma Wolfson artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Christine Woodside is a Scottish artist (b.1946) producing landscapes and still lifes inspired by her travels and the landscape of rural Scotland where she lives. Christine Woodside graduated from Fine Art at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen in 1963 and in 1966 won the David Murray Scholarship for Landscape painting, followed by the Hospitalfield Scholarship in 1968. She painted throughout the 70s and 80s in her preferred medium of watercolour, and in 1993 was elected member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour. In 1995 she won the Teachers Whisky Travel Scholarship at the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts providing the opportunity to visit North Africa. This experience influenced much of her work in the subsequent years, changing both her style and interpretation to include a brighter palette and thicker paint. She has exhibited regularly since 1996 in both Edinburgh and London, with much of her work inspired by her study tours to Morocco, Tunisia, and Italy. In 1999 she was elected as a member of the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art. More recently, Christine Woodside’s work has depicted the Scottish landscape surrounding her home in Fife. Her work is held in public and private collections around the UK. Talking about her work Christine says: ‘Winning the RGI Whisky Travel Award to Venice, Sienna and Florence was a major event in my life as a painter. I decided to use Japanese handmade paper to convey the rich colour and texture. My tastebuds for travel have been developed since 1996 and that award; I have enjoyed Tunisia, Greece, Spain and Morocco. Tunisia with its searing light, intriguing dark alleyways and fabulous colour was inspirational - but moving to Fife and building a studio looking out to the Fife Lomonds has also been very special whether the hills are dusted with snow or shrouded in mist they have a magical quality.’ In addition to Red Rag Art Gallery Christine Woodside has exhibited at a number of other Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Christine Woodside artist studio and like all Red Rag Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

Robina Yasmin initially studied at the Cumbria College of Art, then Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and finally at the Glasgow School of Art. She has been painting professionally for nearly 20 years and is now established as one of the UK's leading painters of Zebras and Giraffes. As Robina Yasmin's family come from Kenya it is understandable that an interest in African wildlife is so evident in her work. Her interest and artistic talent started at any early age. She was given a set of oil paints at seven years old and from then on she was always looking to experiment with oils as a medium or exploring her home looking for things to create with fabrics, papers, beads, leaves and other materials. Robina has always been fascinated by zebras. Her paintings take considerable time to accomplish and each is the outcome of high concentration that focuses on form, colour and especially light. Her aim is to produce contemporary art work with clean lines, strong compositions, clear backgrounds and a narrative that the viewer can relate to. In particular she loves the way that light falls onto the black and white stripes of zebras bodies which tehn defines their forms in such a clear and direct way. Robina Yasmin is a great observer of animals. She takes hundreds of photographs and regularly visits safari parks to capture as much as detail and understanding possible. The zebras have enduring appeal to her as she studies the way they relate with one another as their characters and temperaments define the mood of a herd. Robina sees many human characteristics in these beautiful animals, particularly when there is a new born around. Often the behaviour of an animal can give rise to a title that in turn sets a painting in motion. Although Robina Yasmin is particularly known as a highly collectable painter of zebras she is also know for beautiful paintings of giraffes and beach scenes. She has established herself as a painter of subjects that enthrall and uplift the viewer. With a sense of exploration Robina uses her subjects as a vehicle to record light. For it is light that inspires her the most and is so pronounced in her paintings which display such great sensitivity of observation and technique. She has developed a very distinct style and is a past finalist in the Hunting Art Prizes at the Royal College of Art and the Discerning Eye at the Mall Galleries, London. Robina's art works have also been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. In addition to Red Rag Modern Art Gallery Robina Yasmin paintings can also been seen at other leading British art galleries. Robina Yasmin at Red Rag Gallery

Georgie Young is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Artand paints mainly contemporary Scottish landscapes. Georgie aims to evoke a feeling and capture a sense of place in her paintings. She seeks to create atmosphere or an unexpected detail rather than reproduce a direct likeness. Georgie Young contemporary paintings are a product of observation, interpretation and improvisation. The original observation is processed, re-examined and the essence abstracted. Young's paintings attempt to reveal the unexpected beauty of un-remarked places, the interplay of light, time, weather and season on everyday landscapes, and the presence and influence of the human on the physical environment. Georgie Young paints primarily in acrylic using a bold palette and rich textures.In addition to Red Rag Scottish Art Gallery Georgie Young art work has been exhibited at other leading Scottish Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Georgie Young artist studio and like all Red Rag Scottish art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.