Artists And Makers

Jackie Westby

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Watercolour artist of a miscellany of botanical subjects especially floral, and fruits and vegetables which form a part of my kitchen garden series,

Hans Calvert

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Large semi abstract paintings from my ' Light on the Horizon' series - 61cm x 122cm - acrylic on board - other sizes up to 122cm x 243cm by commission as shown

Drew Cusick

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I concentrate on landscape paintings, mostly based upon scenes from around Scotland's beautiful countryside, and a few from deep within my fertile imagination.

Pauline Beautyman

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Open again for COS after a year off, I will be showing new work including hand built vessels, thrown forms and pots from my VACMA funded 'collage pots' project.

Skye Beautyman

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I create linoprints with an illustrative style, with a love of colour. I am inspired by the magic in the mundane, stories and folklore, people and places.

Anne-Marie Pietersz-Powell MBE

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Sandbank based Photographer. 2025 theme - Eclectic A collection of different subjects and styles from my Reflections, Rocks, Nature & Life portfolios.

Karen Komurcu

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I create few prints and small editions. Strong contrast in shadow, shape and colour inspire me to interpret rural & city scenes. printmaking is my meditation!

Jane H Dee

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Jane refers to her work as ‘mapping wholeness’, using story and mixed media to visualize our journey of connection with self, God, community and surroundings.

Tiffany Kendra & Brittany Ferguson

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Tiff and Britt are sisters who capture the atmosphere of Scotland in their oil on canvas (Tiffany) and watercolour paintings (Britt).

Andy King

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I am at the start of of my art journey using Venetian plaster and liquid metal to create a unique style of smooth, textured, oxidized and metallic finishes.

Elena Botts

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visual works such as impressionistic paintings, drawings, photo, digital work, usually portraits or organic material.

Paul Knight

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My drawing, printing and ceramics arise from gathering ideas and transforming them into work with enviromental protest at its centre.

Walter Newton

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I am a Dunoon-based illustrator, who also works in animation and printmaking. I enjoy working both digitally and with physical media, often somewhere inbetween.

Stephanie Connelly

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I am an artist and engineer living with ME/CFS. My meditative abstract paintings and silk prints reflect memories of Cowal’s seascape skies and forest trails.

Mishka Holland

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I’m a quilter who combines traditional techniques like English Paper Piecing with modern, vibrant fabrics.

Deb Wing

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All my works are Linocut reduction prints - come and find out how I make them!

Brian Phillips

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Popular Cowal artist Brian Phillips lively, colourful unique style covers local scenes, landscapes & still life. Brian also undertakes commissions.

Ann Baxter

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I use anodised aluminium to create unique jewellery by colouring , printing , texturing and forming . Demonstrations throughout the event.

Ceci Alderton

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I live in Strachur and have my workshop in Dunoon Community Shed. I have been making and selling Woollyhatz in a variety of patterns for about 40 years.

Anne Armstrong

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I love to create quilts, artwork and gifts from fabric and mixed media. I start with an idea and see where it takes me.

Paddy Allen

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Anne, Ceci, Margy, Paddy waiting to welcome you at Holy Trinity Church to see our prints, paintings and textiles - lovely food on sale for church funds

Margy McNally

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Margy has been creating art for the past 10 years. While living on Bute, Margy worked with sea glass, driftwood and pebbles to make unique framed pictures

Freda Waldapfel

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Large landscapes, seascapes, flower paintings, small Harris collages and lots more. Downsizing my studio, prices for paintings will reflect this.

Tracey Exton-McShane

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A painter of semi-abstract landscapes. Having recently graduated from ECA in Painting, I moved to Blairmore where I find inspiration daily on my doorstep.

Lyndsey Greer

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Through my writing, which is my art, I reflect upon life's experiences, the world around us and offer a new perspective and perhaps a little solace.

Catriona Henderson Darroch

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Catriona Henderson Darroch is a watercolour painter. Iain Darroch works in Acrylic and mixed media.

Moira Ferguson

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My Studio is located by the shores of Holy Loch and from where I create my work, both functional and sculptural in form.

Natalie Sedgwick

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I love to recreate the fluidity of nature in sterling silver and gold. Commissions and weddings welcome.

Kirsty Husband

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Textile Artist. Designed and Constructed by Kirsty; Hand Knit Accessories and Gifts.

Louise Day

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My paintings are created using translucent layers of watercolour, and are inspired by the organic shapes of natural forms found on the shore and in my garden.

Angela Scrivin

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I’m a self taught watercolourist who started painting in retirement. Newly moved to Cowal, I’m excited by the inspiration my surroundings have to offer me.

Sheila Rodger

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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.

Carol Savage

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In moments of time and creativity I design individual and bespoke jewellery using Freshwater Pearls,Genuine Gemstones & Cowal Sea Glass.

Hannie McCallum

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Having expanded my range of techniques in acrylics and mixed media, I'm now working more in abstract realism, often with sea and coastal themes as inspiration.

Sarah Woods

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I work in mixed media on glass and I try to create an uplifting, inspiring and joyous effect as light shines through and brings the colours to life.

Jenny Phillips

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I like to bring life to my canvas, weaving in shapes to make the colours pop.

Craig Ballard

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Handcrafted using wood, metal and recycled items, I love to create unusual and sometimes unique pieces for you and your home, or gifts for those close to you.

Lily Vaughan

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I make stoneware ceramics in my garden studio, mainly focusing on practical ware but also dabbling in the odd sculptural “yogi pot” inspired by nature and yoga!

Michaela and Chris Goan

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Chris and Michaela create ceramic pieces that reflect the beauty of the area, using words, textures and simple sketches. The words used are Chris's own poetry.

James Coogan

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I hand-build ceramics inspired by my time spent working as an oceanographer in the Arctic.

Susan Turmeau

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Come and visit to see Susan's jewellery studio and Morven's paintings in the Sitooterie Gallery. Commissions are always welcome. Workshops available.

Morven Lusk

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Recently I’ve focussed on using watercolour materials to express my images. I am delighted to be exhibiting alongside Soozie Turmeau’s beautiful jewellery.

Shirley Torrance

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

Joan Haran

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My love of colour and the natural beauty of Argyll are evident in the soft pastel landscapes which are my main focus. I also work in stained glass & watercolour

Lorna Ahlquist

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Hyggepotty is what I call my recycle, reuse, recreate approach to clay and found objects

Louise M Cawood

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I work with colourful fabrics and wool to create wearable and functional pieces.

Carmen He

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A warm welcome to my Littler’s Studio in Toward—especially if you’re an animal lover. I capture the charm of animals through vibrant colours and wool.

Gabor Horvath

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I’m a collage artist based in Scotland, transforming recycled magazines and paper into intricate, one-of-a-kind artworks.

Marie Briggs and Monya Wren

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Marie’s are inspired by the landscape and nature. I use acrylic and oil paint. Monya works in acrylic but also like inks and watercolour. Inspired by nature.

Hazel Parr

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Over the past 6 years Hazel has found the colourful world of polymer clay a never ending journey of exploration and learning.

Frances Cox

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Frances is a landscape artist working mainly in acrylics who enjoys the freedom of large scale pieces. Most of her work features local seascapes and skyscapes.

Janna Maxfield

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Janna is a multimedia artist based in Tighnabruaich, her inspiration comes from the beauty of the natural world in her garden and immediate surroundings.

Robin Webster OBE

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Robin Webster is a retired architect who paints landscapes in watercolour and also makes screenprints of buildings, as well as the occasional wee sculpture.

Paul Henery

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Paul is an award winning wildlife and landscape artist inspired by the natural world and environmental issues. Working in oils, acrylic and watercolour.