Paintings

Below is a list of artists currently exhibiting at Larks Gallery. Images shown are a sample of the artists work and are not necessarily the current works that are on display in the gallery.

	Rachel Ashton - currently being updated
	Eric Auld Eric Auld is an Aberdonian who, throughout his lifetime, has created in paint the wonderful values seen in his city and surrounding countryside. His inspiration stems from the enjoyment of portraying the rocks of coast or hill, the contrasts of sea, river and loch along with the infinite variations of North East weather. The architecture, the institutions and industry of the city have all been depicted in his many compositions.
	Ian Bashford Ian Bashford is a graduate of Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen, where he specialised in woven textile design and graphic design. He gained an R.S.A.D. Travel Bursary to Switzerland and Italy. After a post-graduate year at Leeds University, studying industrial textile design and manufacture, he returned to Aberdeen for teacher training at Aberdeen College of Education. Ian works predominantly in watercolour and is strongly influenced by the east coast of Scotland, especially the fishing industry.
image coming soon	Jessie Bruce Jessie Bruce was born in St David’s Bay, near Dalgety Bay, Fife and was educated in Dunfermline and Aberdeen and now lives in Dunfermline. Jessie does a lot of her painting from her office/studio at Lower Largo, East Fife. She achieved recognition as a creative and innovative lecturer at Aberdeen College whilst working with young people and helped them reach consistent Award Winning levels of success. Jessie continues her career as a Training and Development Specialist and has recently set up a new company delivering very unique subjects in exciting and artistic ways to private and public sectors.
	Kathleen Bremner Kathleen spent many years teaching at Aberdeen College and retired early to concentrate on painting. Largely self-taught in watercolour, she enjoys painting the wonderful local scenery and townscapes. She regularly exhibits at galleries in Aberdeen and the surrounding area.
	Beverly Black - currently being updated
	John Cannovan - currently being updated
	Kirsty Cohen Kirstie Cohen infuses landscape with the mysterious atmosphere of the Scottish hills and coast. Born in Edinburgh and raised in North Berwick, Kirstie’s work has been influenced by the sweeping panoramas of the east coast as well as the Highlands where she now lives. "My painting lies within the context of the northern romantic landscape tradition. I try and convey the essence of land, sea and sky and express a sense of space light or mood of the moment rather than depict a specific location as this creates a boundary that restricts the process of developing the work. It is overall a more emotional cathartic response. The ongoing process of applying paint to canvas, gradually building layer upon layer, eventually evolves its own luminosity and depth.” Kirstie is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art where she also completed post graduate studies.
	Margaret Donald Margaret is based in Aberdeenshire and sells her paintings under the name of Mag Donald. She uses all mediums in her work and enjoys capturing the many moods and seasons of the Land, Sea and Sky. Portraiture also features in her paintings and a fascination of the human form has encouraged her to carry out vibrant figurative work. Her paintings have been exhibited at a number of Galleries and events over the years.
	Baujke Deroos - currently being updated
	Jenny Hunter In 2002 Jenny achieved a BA (Hons) Fine Art at Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen. She is currently working as a professional artist and part time arts tutor.
	David Hawson David Hawson exhibits his work throughout the year in various British art galleries and at artistic events. These exhibitions are either “one man shows” or mixed exhibitions with other artists. The paintings cover many themes and focus mainly on landscapes and seascapes in Scotland, France, Italy and Spain. "My paintings try to capture the evanescent changes of light and colour in the Scottish landscape. More recently I have been drawn to France and the Mediterranean where my painting has become looser and evolved to reflect the greater intensity of light and colour. I paint mostly in watercolour, not only because this allows me to paint 'on the move' but also because 'midges don't stick to the painting'."
	Frances Innes Based in Peterhead, North East Scotland, Frances is primarily self taught having completed a part-time course at Aberdeen College. She exhibits with local galleries as well as the prestigious Society of Aberdeen Artists Annual Exhibition.
	Karin Lamont Before returning to her native Aberdeenshire, Karin lived on the west coast of Scotland near Iona. Here she was influenced by what she felt and saw of the weather, sea and landscape. Karin's paintings are pastoral and atmospheric. Her work has been admired and collected throughout the UK.
	Douglas Matheson Douglas Matheson was raised in Musselburgh and began his working life in industry. He later enrolled at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee, where he gained his diploma in Drawing and Painting. After completing his teacher training with distinction, he entered Art and Design education. This led to various principal teacher/head of department posts and secondments to national initiatives. In 1987 he was appointed Adviser in Art and Design for Central Region. Having taken early retirement from this post in 1994, Douglas worked as a National Development officer and consultant until finally retiring in 2001. Whatever the subject matter, composition and arrangement of shapes within a picture space remain paramount. Colour, texture and tone also play important parts in his work. Douglas continues to experiment with a variety of approaches and styles. He works mostly in acrylic and mixed media, using a variety of techniques whilst also continually refreshing his approach. The style of his work has become looser and less precise as it has developed.
	Gerry McGowan Born Glasgow 1949 Glasgow School of Art 1966-70 Practising Artist 1970-99 Wasps Artist Representative and Gallery Co-ordinator 1986-95 SAC small assistance Grant 1994 Attended Venice Biennial representing WASPS (SAC Funded) 1994
	Fiona Mcleod A graduate of Glasgow School of Art, I am essentially a craftsperson who really enjoys the actual painting process, and I suspect a design background is evident in my approach to composition, colour and surface texture. I have always loved the 'seaside', in particular the contrast of textures found around the shore....sand, grasses, rocks, natural & man-made structures....and this is the inspiration for my current work.
	Jennifer McKenzie - currently being updated
	Elizabeth Perrie - currently being updated
	Colin Robertson Colin lives 12 miles south of Edinburgh and his landscapes reflect the varying Scottish landscapes and weather conditions with spring and autumn being particularly good for his vibrant colours.
	Charlie Roy - currently being updated
	Rosemary Romilly - currently being updated
	Caroline Simmill Having completed courses at Reigate School of Art and later, courses in Creative and Commercial Art, Caroline has developed her talent and passion to become one of North Scotlands' established and sought after artists. With an affinity for all things sea related (but not limited to) Caroline specializes in producing works of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in her primary medium of oil.
	Trisha Sutherland - currently being updated
	Chris Sharp Chris spent his early years in Africa and on returning to Aberdeen attended Robert Gordons School. On leaving school Chris went to Aberdeen College of Commerce to study graphic design for two years. He then went to Grays School of Art and studied sculpture and fine art for four years. Chris has worked as a professional artist since 1983.
	John Todd - medium: oil Born in Northumberland, John spent his formative years in the fishing port of Blyth. The rich countryside and the varied coastline of Northumberland (with its mining towns and small fishing villages) were his early inspiration for capturing the natural environment in paint. John arrived in Scotland in the 1950's where he eventually married and set up home. Self taught, he became a full time painter in 1986 and has since exhibited widely across the country. His most recent group exhibition was held in 2003 at the Mall Galleries, London. One of the works he exhibited received the 'Society Award' for the best painting in the exhibition.
	Winnifred Fergus - currently being updated
	Douglas Philips Born in Dundee, Douglas Phillips studied at the Dundee College of Art and later worked as an illustrator for DC Thomson and Co.Ltd. He has been a full time painter since 1966 and illustrator of over 100 books, including cover work for Readers Digest and Scottish Field. Douglas has taught watercolour at Dundee Art Centre and illustration at Dundee College of Commerce.
	Deborah Philips Deborah Phillips was born in Dundee, the daughter of well known Scottish artist, Douglas Phillips. She first exhibited work at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art at the age of 14. She attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and graduated with BA (honours) in 1987. Following graduation she took up the post of Merchandise Designer with the National Trust for Scotland and a similar post with Historic Scotland followed. Deborah now concentrates on painting in acrylics in her Dundee studio overlooking the Firth of Tay.
	Jonathan Mitchell - currently being updated