Norman Edgar was born Paisley in 1948 and studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art from 1966-70.Upon graduating he became a teacher of art. In 1990 he resigned to allow himself time to paint full-time. In 1991 he was elected a member of the Royal Glasgow institute of the Fine Arts and in 1993 he was appointed President of the Glasgow Art Club. He has Received portrait commissions from the University of Glasgow: The Trades House, Glasgow; The Archdiocese of Glasgow; The Maclean Society, ; The Royal Incorporation of Architects, Edinburgh; Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow; Sir James Black; Sir David and Lady Hunt; Sir Houston Shaw Stewart; William Grant & Son; The Royal Infirmary, Glasgow; The Royal College of Obstetricians, London.Collections includeHRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University, Greenock Art Gallery, Argyll Education Authority, Refrew Education Authority, Lord Morton, Guiness Plc, United Distillers, Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, Glasgow Dental Hospital, Pitlochry, Theatre and in numerous private collections in the U.S.A, Germany and Britain

A regular exhibitor at major open exhibitions in Scotland and England, in addition to exhibiting widely and successfully in many independent Scottish galleries for both one- woman shows and group exhibitions. Margaret’s artwork has been acquired for private collections at home and abroad and she was accepted by Paisley Art Institute as one of forty Scottish contemporary Artists to exhibit with the Russian company, Rubin, in St. Petersburg at the Hermitage.
Life Member of Glasgow Society of Woman Artists.

Life Member of the Paisley Institute.
Life and Honorary Member of the Glasgow Art Gallery and Museums Association.
Member of Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.
Life Member of Greenock Arts Guild.
Life Member of Friends of the Royal Scottish Academy.

Margaret has great joy in painting a wealth of varied subject matter and finding inspiration in general themes – focusing on light, shade, pattern, colour, atmosphere / chiaroscouro. No one subject provides the major source of inspiration in her paintings. Of her passion she says ‘Art is everywhere – all around from the down trodden corner shop to the hills and trees of Tuscany. Everyday brings something new to experience – a touch of realism. I work primarily in oils, pastels and watercolour – I paint.’

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After St Luke’s Exeter College University, Trevor Bollen was a school teacher before becoming an Army officer. On retirement from military service, his career journey took him to the Irn Bru Company and Scotland where he now lives and paints.

Trevor’s various careers all involved constant mobility. This is reflected in his artwork which varies in subject and style, consistently evolving.

Sandra attended Greenock Academy and then studied at Glasgow School of Art, graduating with a BA Hons in Embroidered and Woven Textiles.

This has influenced her need for texture in her work which is apparent in her most recent paintings of trees and rocks. She also tries to create atmosphere in her work which may evoke memories in the mind of the viewer.

Sandra has exhibited successfully throughout Scotland, including at The Royal Glasgow Institute and Paisley Art Institute. She also has work in private collections internationally.
Sandra now lives in Glasgow.

Since Graduating from The Glasgow School of Art in 2005 with a BA hons Degree in Design with my specialised subject in Ceramics, I have worked in two well established potteries ie. Kylemore Abbey & Gardens co.Galway in Ireland & Argyll Pottery by Oban on the West Coast of Scotland.

In 2010 I set up my own workshop were I am developing work that is predominately thrown on the wheel using stoneware clay. Being born & bred on the West Coast my influences & inspiration mainly come from the ever changing scenery & the landscapes that surround me. Whether it be by shape or colour or just the atmosphere or mood, it is strongly reflected in the glazes I use & the shapes I make.

Born in Athens in 1942, George Printezis studied cinema staging and worked for the Greek film industry, as an asistant director.Since childhood he had a genuine talent for drawing and painting. In 1968, he moved to France following the Greek military coup. He worked for 3 years for Olympic Airways and that’s when he started painting.

He returned to Athens to get married and start his career at SABENA Airlines, where he became Assistant Station Manager.After 25 years with the Airline he was decorated by the Belgian Government for his services.At the same time he was painting and travelling around the world.

When retired, he moved to Scotland, mainly for family reasons (his only son was a lecturer at the Glasgow University).

He had a lot of solo and group exhibitions in Glasgow, Greenock, Blairmore, Arbroath, Athens and London. Many of his works belong to private collectors in Scotland, Greece, France, Germany, England and U.S.A.

The main characteristic of his work is colour, geometry and mathematics. Bright colours but not shocking. He also likes to ensure that no two works are the same. Sometimes he paints the frame or takes the image outside the frame. He always makes himself the difficult constructions especially the 3D ones.

Norman Laird studied architecture at Glasgow School of Art where drawing and painting were part of the study. He has been painting fulltime for many years and has developed his style through professional training and landscape painting at Glasgow School of Art.

The main inspiration for his paintings comes from the landscape and seascape of Argyll, the Scottish West Coast and Island scenery. His enjoyment comes from viewing the ever changing light and atmospheric changes over the structure of rocks, trees and hills.

Norman has exhibited in galleries throughout the West and North of Scotland together with the Edinburgh McMillan exhibitions, the Glasgow St Johns Association and solo exhibitions in various galleries.

Born in 1945, Alexandra Gardner studied at The Glasgow School of Art from 1963-68, and lectured there from 1968-89. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including prizewinner, International Drawing Biennale, Cleveland (UK), The Lauder Award by The Glasgow Society of Women Artists, Travelling Award to Italy by The Lady Artists’ Trust Fund (Scottish Arts Council) and The Paper Boat Award, Mayfest (Scotland on Sunday).

She has had many solo exhibitions at home and abroad, the latest being the series of paintings based on Scottish Opera’s prodiction of La traviata. Her work is held in many private and corporate collections which include The Royal College of Physicians, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, The Fleming Wyfold Art Foundation, Volvo Sweden and The Royal Bank of Scotland.