Artists

Lorna Ahlquist

south Route

I have always wanted to make pottery, jewelry and have developed a passion for photography. I love to recycle and upcycle. I am inspired by what can become.

Pauline Beautyman

south Route

I create a wide range of handcrafted ceramics. Simple forms with functionality in mind paired with a limited palette of glazes and layers of slips.

Moira Ferguson

east Route

I create individually hand-crafted ceramics inspired by the rugged landscape and ancient history of Scotland. They include planters and sculptural forms.

Michaela and Chris Goan

south Route

Chris and Michaela work together, in their garden studios, on ceramic pieces which reflect the beauty of the area, using words, textures and simple sketches.

Frank Stephenson

east Route

All glass is produced in our studio which overlooks Loch Long: we are influenced by the colours surrounding us and the latest styles and innovations in glass.

Ann Baxter

south Route

Using hand-printed and dyed anodised aluminium and inlaid polymer clay l create fun and colourful jewellery reflecting the patterns in nature that surround me.

Ylva Saleem

south Route

I use genuine gemstones, silver and copper wire and plate to create unique pieces of jewellery. I also do macrame and other techniques that I am happy to teach.

Natalie Sedgwick

east Route

Using silver, gold,platinum and gemstones I love to recreate the fluidity of nature. Commissions and weddings are always welcome.

Susan Turmeau

south Route

Come and visit Susan's studio and Morven Lusk's paintings. See how I make jewellery in my workshop, enjoy Morven's painting's and wander round the garden.

Helen West

east Route

I make sterling silver gem set jewellery. I like to use mixtures of shapes and unusual natural stones. My work involves themes- curls, leaves and waves.

James O'Neill

east Route

I’m a metal worker moved from commercial work to make domestic pieces, mainly mirrors and photo frames, pewter brass and copper being most favoured by clients .

Derek Prescott

north Route

I work mainly in silver but use copper for sculptural pieces and wall panels. All my work is entirely handmade so that no two pieces will ever be identical.

Sam Bennett

north Route

Sarah Sumsion: weaving in silks with hand dyed yarns, based on observed drawing Sam MacPhee: Working with wire and natural materials to create different pieces.

Irene Florence

north Route

I love working with textiles, paper, hand and free motion embroidery, recycled objects, paints, drawing materials and printing. More of my work is on Instagram.

Tiffany Kendra & Dearest Green

south Route

Tiff and Brittany (Tiffany Kendra & Dearest Green) are Sisters who capture the atmosphere of Scotland in their Oil on Canvas and Water Colour paintings.

Eileen Stewart & Glynis Fulton

west Route

This is a retrospective for us as it is many years since we have been involved with the open studios. Acrylics, watercolour, charcoal and monoprints on show.

Catriona Henderson Darroch & Iain Darroch

east Route

A warm welcome awaits you at Mingary to view a selection of original watercolour paintings, cards and one off ceramics. One off Prints and Acrylics

Carroll English & Mishka Holland

south Route

A mother and daughter duo, exploring traditional quilting techniques with a contemporary approach to colour and print.

Ceci Alderton

north Route

Woollyhatz in a huge variety of traditional or wacky designs designed and made in Argyll. Machine knitted and hand crocheted items, been trading since 1986.

Paddy Allen

south Route

I love visitors to my studio to share the botanical studies, landscapes, sea studies, in water colour, oils and acrylics. Prints, cards, bits also available.

Marie Briggs

west Route

My paintings are inspired by the landscape and nature. I enjoy using colour and working with acrylic oil and glass. I try to capture the light in the landscape

Jill Bryson

east Route

I work in mixed media to produce work ranging from film, photography and music to painting and collage.

Jules Cadie

north Route

All of my work attempts to celebrate the fragile web of life, during this time of climate crisis, and is based on direct observation of the natural world.

Louise Day

north Route

I use watercolour and mixed media to create work inspired by the natural forms of local coasts and gardens.

Katie Edge Mellor

south Route

Own Way is run by Katie a Graphic Designer & Print Maker. Creating adventure inspired designs, printing with eco friendly inks and organic materials.

Guy Elder

east Route

Exploring the Soul and Strength of wood, creating one of a kind unique sculptures and structures in hard woods.

Bonita Ellmore

south Route

Now in the new studio, we have lots more room to exhibit and work. Inspired by the sea and its changeable environment, I paint using oils, inks watercolours.

Agnes Eperjesy

south Route

Come and see my work in experimental analogue photography and collage depicting stories, landscapes and the human experience often in a surreal context.

Anthea Gage RSW

south Route

Recently developing my new direction of painting further, layering collage, oil pastels and inks. Large and small sea/landscapes and all in our new studio.

Tighnabruaich Gallery

west Route

We aim to bring a range of dynamic and engaging works to rural Scotland including contemporary art and crafts from a range of established and emerging talents.

Emily Goan

south Route

We hand build ceramics using earthenware clay to show the vibrant colours. Our pottery is inspired by our love of nature and music.

Gabor Horvath

west Route

We are looking forward to welcome you to Tregortha Bed and Breakfast where most of my art works can be seen!

Kirsty Husband

east Route

Hand Knit and Crochet Designer & Maker

Eric Large

south Route

The items i create are hand made using Kiln dried hard woods and recycled whisky barrels from Scotland I will Demonstrate my skills on a small lathe on request

Morven Lusk

south Route

I’ve been rediscovering my love of painting on The West Coast and am delighted to share my images alongside amazing jeweller Soozie Turmeau’s beautiful work.

Gill Maclellan

north Route

I am a trained printed textile artist but have been recently spending a lot of time painting the landscape around me as well as continuing my textile designing.

Hannie McCallum

south Route

Visit me to find out the fun of Abstract Painting. You can even experience putting a brush to canvas yourself. Painting as a hobby is very calming and relaxing.

Geeta Menon

east Route

My art draws from the exotic surroundings of a childhood rich in colour and imagery. Nature and the binary aspect of light and dark inspires me.

Jenny Phillips

south Route

I paint the people, the scenery and the lifestyle of this wonderful area. Please visit my website for more images of my work.

Brian Phillips

south Route

Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips lively, colourful work covers local scenes, landscapes, still life etc, in his unique style.

Anne-Marie Pietersz-Powell

south Route

My passion for capturing beauty is reflected in my photography. Sometimes abstract, I strive to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Birute Remeikyte

north Route

I am an artist based in the head of beautiful Loch Fyne. My paintings are an invitation to deconstruct our everyday social normalities and how we look at them.

Mhairi Scott

south Route

Come for a visit and learn more about the crafts of eco-printing, needle/wet felting. See what can be made using many different colourful wools and fibres.

Jackie Stevenson RSW

east Route

I work in mixed media, building up the image in layers using watercolour, inks and collage to create the atmosphere, moods and colours of the local area.

Becca Thorpe

west Route

My paintings are a representation of the natural beauty that surrounds me. I use oil paint to create intense depth of colour in my work.

Shirley Torrance

south Route

Inspired by pattern, shape and form, I use natural dyes, fibres and botanicals to create contact prints on unique wearable, decorative and functional pieces.

Sarah Woods

south Route

My work in painted glass is inspired by nature - I aim to create an uplifting, inspiring and joyous effect as light shines through and ignites the colours.

Karen Komurcu

south Route

Lino printing is the perfect antidote to the mayhem of modern life. My criteria for a good subject being and good play of colour and shadow.

Sheila Rodger

north Route

I look forward to welcoming you to Glencairn Studios on the side of Loch Fyne. I create collagraphs reflecting the subtle beauty of the West Coast of Scotland.

Sarah Ross-Thompson

north Route

I have spent over 25 years playing with glue, porridge oats, string and lichen to create my colourful rural, cityscape and bird inspired collagraphs.

Deb Wing

south Route

Come and find out how to make an original print with a piece of Lino!

Hayshed Gallery

west Route

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Lynda Beer

east Route

I work with watercolour, fabrics , beads and threads to create images and objects inspired by the countryside and coast.

Lorna Morrish

east Route

A warm welcome awaits you at Aldersyde. Tapestry demonstration during COS. Be inspired learn tapestry weaving at my workshops on a 1:1 basis or a small group.