Making an exhibition
The exhibition of paintings by Malcolm Cheape in June 2009 was the latest successful solo exhibition to be shown at the Fraser Gallery this year. “Over the past decade, Malcolm Cheape’s...
Through their eyes
An idea evolved from a chance first meeting between artist Francis Boag and photographer Andy Hall, when they found themselves, coincidentally, sitting beside each other in the lounge of the Marine...
www.chickmcgeehan.com
Chick is an award winning artist who draws and paints unique artwork based on the nude figure, Scottish harbours and the built environment. Working in oils, acrylic and pastel, his current...
A good walk wasted?
I play golf religiously – across here, across there … (sorry!) Golf didn’t grab me until I was well into my 30s, then I got hooked. Thankfully this was at a time when my sons no...
Reflections of Barcelona
Back in 2004, I investigated producing prints for canvas. In 2000, I had taken a number of mesmerising photos of waves and reflections in Barcelona, then later in Paris and Crete, from which I knew I had...
On the write lines
I doubt whether I can convey well enough the impact that Tom Gourdie’s teaching of the italic hand has had on me throughout my entire life. I’d been taught handwriting at primary school...
Snap a happy photographer
Funnily enough, this recent photograph makes me think back to college days. It features my good mate and fellow DofJ buddy, Brian Galloway. Brian and I...
A home for hickory at Kingarrock
Just in time for the 2009 golfing season, Kingarrock Hickory Golf launched a marketing initiative to promote the game at Hill of Tarvit, Cupar...
147? I wish!!!
I think I prefer playing snooker than golf, for several reasons – you never get wet, you don’t have to wear special shoes or clothing, nor carry a heavy bag around, you don’t lose any balls and...
Highland fling
Here's a glimpse into the way my brain worked when I was asked to pitch for the new identity for Highland Council, back in 1995. Below you'll see the brief itself and how my logo developed...