I’ve been exhibiting work at Blairmore Gallery near Dunoon, for the last five or six years and this year I’ve been asked to put on an exhibition of my painting and drawings for six weeks.
The gallery, formerly known as Gallimaufry, is not I guess your normal gallery. It is a wonderful mix of art, craft and quality giftware ….with the added bonus of serving very fine fair trade tea and coffee too. The walls of the coffee shop make the space for the exhibitions and so you can sit and enjoy the art while drinking your tea. It’s a combination that seems to work and the gallery has just won a four star award from Visit Scotland. The great part about this little gallery is that it is not just a great place for visitors …it really is at the heart of the little community of Blairmore. There is a very friendly ‘buzz’ about the place that makes everyone feel welcome and at ease …whether just calling in for some refreshment or searching for a painting.
I’ll be showing 15 paintings and 4 drawings in this show …the majority of them being recent work, completed either this year or during the last few months of 2010 …so, there’ll be a lot of new pieces to see. As the gallery space is quite small, the majority of the work will be on the small side …30 x 30 cm paintings and drawings, and three of my 76 x 23 cm paintings. I am though including two of my new larger 80 x 80 cm paintings along with two 61 x 61 cm pieces. This will make it quite a challenge for the proprietors Sylvia and Steve, to hang but it should look good I think.
So then, if you live within striking distance of the gallery, it makes a great day out. To learn more about the gallery visit: www.blairmoregallery.com or contact them Blairmore Gallery, Blairmore nr Dunoon | Tel: 01369 840253 | info@blairmoregallery.co.uk .
I hope you can get to see the exhibition.
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