Joe Hargan is highly respected and stands out among Scottish artists as he rejects the pastiche (imitation) and is his own man, with his own unique artistic style – that is why his art is so interesting to his many collectors.

Joe is proud of the fact that his skills were honed in one of the greatest periods of Scottish artistic training; when drawing and painting and how to use materials were rigorously taught.

See Joe’s website here

Madhumati is an artist/musician, having graduated from Visva Bharati University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Santiniketan, India, 1998. Madhumati paints in a free impressionistic style and has always been fascinated by the interplay of colour, light and movement...these are the key characteristics of her works.

She loves to bring out the movements, colours and impressions of life around us - the joy of that which is seen and that which is heard!

Veit is a French/German national who lives in Glasgow. Since coming to Scotland, his childhood passion for drawing and painting has been reignited. He has discovered the great tradition of Scottish painting, in particular the Scottish Colourists and all the artists who, up until today, have followed in their path. A few invaluable evening classes at the Glasgow School of Art taught Veit the basics, but he is largely self-taught.

His admiration for these artists has influenced the way Veit works. He likes to paint a variety of subjects and always paints directly from life, in the studio or “en plein air”. Painting a model before the time is up, flowers before they have wilted, or the constantly changing Scottish landscape is always a challenge and, sometimes, it can be frustrating but when a painting comes together, he finds it absolutely exhilarating, joyful and life affirming.

Read more about Veit here

Bring along a piece of work related to the theme ‘On the Threshold’. It will be displayed and there will be an opportunity to explain why and how it was painted.

This is always a most interesting night - and it isn’t as scary as it sounds!

Bring along a current piece of work and enjoy a sociable evening sharing chat and ideas over a nice cup of tea!

Denise Findlay's work displays powerful portraits with an incredible sensitivity. She sees no boundaries to the scale or the surface on which she works. Big or small her connection with the subject is palpable. Her breadth of talent is clear whether the work is an impressive two metre high canvas or a five centimetres square miniature.

Denise's work is bold and brave and unmistakable. Her huge works really draw the viewer into the subject and the beauty of oil paint - the painting will have been built up with soft layers of paint which has been allowed to stream down the canvas. Her miniature works offer a delicate sensitivity and intimacy inviting the viewer in closer to appreciate the painting.

Drawing is the foundation of all Denise's work. Her skills are displayed at best in her beautiful pencil drawings. She painstakingly builds up the drawing with tiny lines following the contours of the portrait resulting in a drawing with strength and depth.

Denise was born into a family of incredible artistic pedigree. Her Great Great grandfather was Fra Newbery, founder and director of Glasgow School of Art. Fra was influential to Charles Rennie Mackintosh in the commissioning of the G.S.A. building. He was married to Jessie (Rowat) Newbery. Jessie was credited as being the originator of the famous 'Glasgow Rose' motif through her beautiful embroidered collars, belts and dresses.

Read more about Denise here:- https://www.denisefindlay.com

Bring along a current piece of work and enjoy a sociable evening sharing chat and ideas over a nice cup of tea!

Born in Glasgow and raised in Ayrshire, Katy graduated from Grays School of Art, Aberdeen in 2010 with a BA Hons degree in Fine Art. Drawing and Painting have been her passion since a very early age. Katy’s enthusiasm is currently being shared with youngsters across Ayrshire through her career as a secondary school Art and Design teacher.

Despite her busy teaching life, Katy is committed to her practise and continues to take part in several local and national exhibitions including an appearance on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and as a finalist in Scottish Portrait Awards 2021.

Working with a bold colour palette of varying subject matter, Katy demonstrates a flexibility and limitless energy within her work. From 8 foot atmospheric landscapes which encapsulate the viewer to A5 Still Life gems and thought provoking portraits, the diversity of Katy’s work is apparent and appreciated far and wide.

Read more about Michelle here:- https://storm-art.com/about/

This evening there will be live model for you to sketch, paint or draw. A great opportunity to practice life drawing skills.

Bring along your materials of choice!

Bring along a piece of your own work (Members with surnames A to L). 

Ros will give you her professional appraisal with hints and tips.

Ros is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art and former teacher of Art and Design at Prestwick Academy. She specialises in animal portraits, particularly horses.

She regularly demonstrates/takes workshops at art clubs throughout the West of Scotland. Her paintings, in watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel, have also been reproduced as greetings cards. She regularly exhibits work in London and has a current entry in Who’s Who in Art as well as featuring in several magazines, including International Horse.

‘Horses are my passion and I competed successfully in national horse trials. At present I own two mares. I particularly enjoy portraying action, concentrating on capturing the feeling of energy and movement using loose, direct brushwork. Twice a year I visit the Isle of Islay, where I record images of pigs, sheep, cattle, and ponies. I undertake varied commission work, from studies to full portraits and my paintings are in collections throughout the UK, the US, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, France and the Netherlands.’

Michelle Ives is an artist and illustrator living and working in Glasgow. Originally from South Africa, she trained in graphic design and illustration before moving to the UK and gaining further qualifications in the field of animation.

Michelle worked for several years as an artist and designer in the publishing industry, predominantly in children’s books, and also as an artist for a games and animation company. Since starting a family  she has freelanced extensively as an illustrator and has more recently returned to painting and printmakin. In 2016 she was shortlisted for the “Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year” competition, and in 2017 was awarded the Small Painting Award at the Paisley Art Institute 129th Annual Exhibition for her painting “wet Intersection”.

Her work is strongly influenced by the landscape near to which she lives (on the outskirts of Glasgow) and the ever changing light and atmosphere of the Scottish weather. She is particularly interested in the underlying structure of the landscape evident in its repeating shapes and patterns and the abstract composition within, as well as the contrast between natural and man-made elements. She has also started exploring figurative themes in her current work.

In 2018, she was once again shortlisted for Sky Arts, this time as a finalist in the “Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year” competition.

Read more about Michelle here:- https://michelleives.com/about

Bring along a piece of your own work (Members with surnames M to Z). 

Ros will give you her professional appraisal with hints and tips.

Ros is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Art and former teacher of Art and Design at Prestwick Academy. She specialises in animal portraits, particularly horses.

She regularly demonstrates/takes workshops at art clubs throughout the West of Scotland. Her paintings, in watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel, have also been reproduced as greetings cards. She regularly exhibits work in London and has a current entry in Who’s Who in Art as well as featuring in several magazines, including International Horse.

‘Horses are my passion and I competed successfully in national horse trials. At present I own two mares. I particularly enjoy portraying action, concentrating on capturing the feeling of energy and movement using loose, direct brushwork. Twice a year I visit the Isle of Islay, where I record images of pigs, sheep, cattle, and ponies. I undertake varied commission work, from studies to full portraits and my paintings are in collections throughout the UK, the US, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, France and the Netherlands.’

Four Art Club members will be set up around the hall with examples of their work. This is always a very sociable evening and is a great opportunity to explore different techniques and expand our own practice.

Tonight’s artists:-

• Jacqui Curran

• Matty Lough

• Euan Tait

• David Tapner

Paul will be on hand to offer help and advice while you produce your own work based on his demo of last week.

Paul Kennedy is a Glasgow born Scottish artist who works from his home in Glasgow’s West End.

Paul is known for his colourful and engaging pieces. 

With a career spanning over two decades, Paul continues to captivate his audience.  His work is available through direct sales and gallery exhibitions.

Inspired by the natural world and human emotion, Paul’s work reflects a deep connection to his surroundings and inner thoughts.

His paintings are not just visual experiences but emotional journeys that resonate with people. Paul takes pride in making his art accessible to everyone.

See more of Paul’s work here:- https://paulkennedyart.com

Don’t forget - club nights resume on Wednesday 11th September. Enrolment/worknight for the first night. If you are interested in joining, click the button for details.

Please make a point of attending the AGM if at all possible. We need a quorum to pass any resolutions.

Raise a brush to 75 years of Troon Art Club's artistic brilliance on 20 March 2024 at the Gailes Hotel, Irvine.

The celebratory evening will start at 6pm for 6.30pm with a delightful 2-course dinner consisting of a Main Course and delicious Dessert followed by Tea or Coffee.

We have guest speakers (details to follow) to entertain you after dinner and round off the festivities with an opportunity to catch up with your fellow artists as we celebrate the Jubilee of the best Art Club in Scotland.

Join us for an unforgettable evening! 

The cost per member is £27.50 payable with booking
Includes: Main and Dessert, tea/coffee, entertainment, gift.  Excludes: Drinks and transport.

Booking is not refundable as the Club has to pay in advance.

Dress code: Smart casual.

Gailes Hotel website: https://www.gaileshotel.com/
Gailes Hotel address: Marine Drive, Irvine, Ayrshire KA11 5AE
Times: 6pm-9.30pm approx.

RSVP by 16th February

“Let’s toast to the past, sketch the future, and mingle with fellow artists at the Jubilee Dinner 2024”

Kelsey studied fine art and design at Ayrshire college for 5 years and graduated with a HND.  For her last year at college, she picked under water as her chosen theme and loved it so much that it is still her theme to this day. She picked this theme because swimming is her other passion in life, this way she can bring the 2 together!

See Kelsey’s website here

Lynsey will be on hand to offer help and advice while you produce your own abstract work based on her demo of last week.

Lynsey lives and works in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2019 with a first class BA (Hons) in Fine Art: Painting and Printmaking.

Her process is intuitive and is driven by memory and feeling of place. She is interested in painting’s relationships to place and time, through the non-linear accumulation of imagery and forms. Compositional concerns such as relationships between colours, and the materiality of the paint, together with speed or slowness of marks are driving forces in her work.

See Lynsey’s website here