Watch ‘Collecting Joan Eardley’

The recording of my talk ‘Collecting Joan Eardley’ for the Hunterian Art Gallery can now be viewed on their YouTube channel. Celebrating Joan Eardley The talk is about the acquisition of Joan Eardley’s work for…

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Joan Eardley Talk for the Hunterian

I am looking forward to giving the free on-line talk ‘Collecting Joan Eardley‘ for the Hunterian Art Gallery on 11 March 2022. Joan Eardley Centenary Joan Eardley (1921-63) is one of Britain’s leading twentieth-century artists.…

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The Beautiful Tulip

Tulips have provided inspiration to many artists, despite the fact that they continue to grow after being cut. This means that as models they do not ‘sit still’ and need to be observed, sketched and…

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Welcome to Winter!

With leaves falling from the trees, days shortening and temperatures dropping, it’s time to bid welcome to Winter through modern Scottish paintings. Winter Fashion One of the first signs of Winter’s approach is the need…

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