Artists

Guy Elder

east Route

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

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.

Catriona Henderson Darroch

east Route

A warm welcome awaits you at Mingary cottage where you will find a selection of original watercolour paintings, cards and one off ceramics.

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.

Jill Bryson

east Route

I work in mixed media to produce work inspired by the strange and wonderful world of nature.

Frank Stephenson

east Route

We produce all aspects of our glass work in our studio, overlooking Loch Long. We are often influenced by our surroundings as to the variety of colours we use.

Bill Williamson

east Route

Stoneware, figurative and functional ceramic work with colourful glazes and Raku pieces. A world of pattern and humour to explore beside the shore.

James O'Neill

east Route

I make Fine metalwork & distinctive jewellery, in silver, copper and pewter, specialising in repousse decorated clocks, mirrors, and photo frames.

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.

Natalie Sedgwick

east Route

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

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.

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.

Sarah Ross-Thompson

north Route

I have spent around 25 years playing with glue, porridge oats, string and lichen to create my colourful collagraphs, inspired by the British countryside.

Louise Day

north Route

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sarah Sumsion and 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.

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.

Derek Farrar

south Route

Using our sawmill we mill locally sourced timber for sale, and for use within our creative works such as furniture, home accessories and garden structures

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.

Fynewood

south Route

Using our sawmill we mill locally sourced timber for sale, and for use within our creative works such as furniture, home accessories and garden structures.

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.

Jenny Phillips

south Route

I work in oil on canvas. My work is based on my local environment with a slightly surreal style. Often tougue in cheek to make the viewer smile.

Bonita Ellmore

south Route

Inspired by the sea and its changeable environment, I paint using oils, inks and watercolours.

Hannie McCallum

south Route

Starting in 2005 I studied with different artist-teachers - oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolours. I now work mostly intuitively in acrylics and mixed media.

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

Karen Middleton

south Route

I create hand-built ceramic pieces, inspired by the nature around me. My pottery is unique and colourful.

Emily Goan

south Route

I hand build ceramics using earthenware clay to show the vibrant colours. My pottery is inspired by my love of nature and music.

Karen Komurcu

south Route

Lino printing is the perfect antidote to the mayhem of modern life. Argyll is my inspiration, the unique light and shadow lends itself perfectly to print.

Antony Clarkson

south Route

Space, light, paint and questioning inspire Antony's practice. He has exhibited and lectured at SFAI China, The Finnish Academy of Fine Art and across the UK.

Susan Turmeau

south Route

Jewellery is my passion, creating is in my bones. Come and see what I can make for you using Sterling Silver, Gold and gemstones of every imaginable colour.

Rosemary Graham

south Route

Gold and Silver , precious and semi-precious stones are my media. Nature, the character of the stones,the personality of my client, my influences.

Anne-Marie Pietersz-Powell

south Route

I have been afforded the time and opportunity to turn my passion for photography, art and the written word into a new way of life.

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.

Agnes Eperjesy

south Route

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

Anthea Gage RSW

south Route

This last year, moving to a larger studio, I have been working in a looser more flowing style, layering collage oil pastels and inks. An exciting new journey.

Deb Wing

south Route

You might have made 'potato prints' as a small child...........come and see what happens when the printing doesn't stop there!

Shirley Torrance

south Route

I work with natural fibres to capture images from nature, creating contact prints and "painting" with wool to make wearable, decorative and functional pieces.

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.

Brian Phillips

south Route

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

Anne Armstrong

south Route

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Jules King

south Route

My glass art pieces are inspired by the natural beauty I am surrounded with at my loch side home studio - the colours, nature, light, and all the seasons.

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.

Hayshed Gallery

west Route

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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.

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.

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 on landscape.

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!

Irene Florence

west Route

Inspired by nature, working with a variety of material and colours, paper in its many forms, textiles, recycling things that interest me and using mixed media.

Louise McAllan

west Route

I create original prints, books, textiles and printing kits using local plants and dyes. Come and visit the cabin and try your hand at cyanotype printing.