Art Exhibitions

Mid May - Mid July 2008

Willie Hamilton and Fraser Shaw
Willie and Fraser have a deep rooted affinity with Cowal. Not only is their own work inspired by the surrounding landscapes of Argyll in all its manifestations, but as art teachers at Dunoon Grammar School they strive to impart their enthusiasm for their subject to future generations.
Willie is Glasgow born and studied Fine Art in the mixed media department of Glasgow School of Art after which he developed his skills through public art commissions in a variety of media.
Fraser studied Graphic Design at Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone in the late 70's. After a brief stint working on the Beano and Dandy he had an extensive career as a book illustrator.
Both artists are on a journey of discovery, finding new ways to express themselves. This is their second exhibition in Chatters.

Mid July - Mid September 2008

David Morrison
A graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee (1989), he works mostly in oils, pastels and inks, drawing on the Argyll landscape and marine subject for inspiration. Light and the effects of light and atmosphere play an important role in his work, as does colour and the use of paint medium.
David's work is widely exhibited throughout the year, most noticeably in the Roger Billcliff Gallery, Glasgow.

Graeme Wright
Graeme has reached an age where he is increasingly aware of his mortality and no longer buys books that are too long. He tends to read the last page first! He is unsure whether younger women are flirting with him, or just being nice as he reminds them of their father. He dismisses all suggestions that he may be approaching a mid-life crisis and has recently bought a bright red sports car.
He tends to draw people who are 'wrinklier' than himself, and insists that all these facts are unrelated. His varied styles are most likely as a result of an, as yet, undiagnosed attention deficit disorder. He enjoys sailing, and increasingly fears country & western music and dancing in public. In his spare time he practices law.

Mid September - Mid November 2008

Don McNeil and Jean Bell
Don and his wife Jean are returning once again to Chatters with gimmicks and lots of fun reflecting the wonderful landscape that Argyll offers with vibrant colours and plenty of movement.

Newton School of Painting
A highly individualised style of painting by a group of keen artists who meet weekly at Jean Bell's studio at Newton on the shores of Loch Fyne. Their style of painting shows a confidence in mark making, use of colour, and mot being afraid to be different. It is hoped you enjoy looking at this exhibition as much as the artists enjoyed painting it.

Mid November - End January 2009

Freda Waldapfel
Having worked in watercolours for many years a recent change by Freda to using oils has resulted in some very different work - larger, more abstract, though still strongly influenced by the same subjects of mountains, meadows and sea. From the windows of her studio on Loch Long the views change dramatically with the seasons and weather to provide endless inspiration.

Brian Phillips
Brian left school at 14 and trained as a graphic designer before leaving in 1960 to do the obligatory National Service. He has painted seriously since 1955 and turned professional in 1985. After a serious illness in 1978, he worked mainly in hospitals and schools, painting murals with children and the elderly. He has had over 40 one-man exhibitions and been involved in 70 group shows. He is represented in Scotland by Gallimaufry, in Glasgow by Gallery 23, and in London by Gallery Kaleidoscope. He works and lives in Dunoon.

Jimmy O'Neill
Jimmy's specialist work is Fine Metal Repousse clocks, mirrors and lamps. In jewellery his main work is earrings, brooches, rings and bracelets, specialising in silver and precious stones.

All Year Round

Vivien Robertson
Inspired by the Scottish mountains and shoreline, Vivien's unusual jewellery designs incorporate silver wire, beads and iridescent paua shell, which she first discovered while tracelling in New Zealand. Her workshop and lively home for the past seven years is a converted church overlooking the Clyde.

Ann Baxter
A graduate of Edinburgh college of Art, Ann produces an everchanging colourful display of jewellery and feltwork.

Susan M Turmeau
Susan trained at Edinburgh College of Art in Jewellery Design and graduated in 1995 with a BA(Hons) degree. Her jewellery design is about the wonders of nature and also refers to Stromness on Orkney, her ancestral home. No two pieces are ever the same. All are hand-made in her workshop in Innellan.