CREATIVE TRAIL | INDEXED MAP WEBSITE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL Welcome to our Creative Trail... …where you will discover studios, workshops and galleries as intriguingly diverse as the landscape they inhabit, run by a wide variety of artists and craftspeople and all showing art and craftworks inspired by the natural scenic beauty of the Isle of Skye.
Whether you choose to follow the Creative Trail using our map, visit individual artists and craftspeople engaged in the same discipline using our comprehensive index with satnav information, or scan in our QR code, you will discover a wonderfully inspirational landscape along the way. Share in the scenery and light patterning that has encouraged so many visual artists to make this Island their home. Amongst some of Europe’s most dramatic mountain and coastal landscapes and challenging weather systems, which provide the perfect backdrop to your Creative Trail adventure, you can visit artists and craftmakers in their own studios and workshops, and discuss their works and their ideas.
Take home an original!
Your numbered guide to our members’ studios and galleries takes in both North (left page) and South (right page) areas of Skye. For shorter trips simply visit small area sections or use our index at the back of the booklet to find Trail members of the same discipline. Whether your journey is long or short enjoy your time around our Creative Trail...
1. Kelpie Crafts & Art Gallery 23. On The Croft 2. Skye Weavers 24. Loch Harport Gallery 3. Diana Mackie 25. The Raasay Gallery 4. Raven Press Gallery 26. James Newton Adams 5. John Bathgate/Dun Studio 27. Duncan House 6. Russell Sherwood/Skyescape Gallery 28. Love from Skye 7. Skye Makers Gallery 29. The Handspinner Having Fun 8. The Croft Studio 30. Sandbank Studio 9. Lynne’s Art Shed 31. John Parsons 10. CuckooTree Art 32. Skyeline Ceramics 11. Dandelion Designs & Images Gallery 33. Gilly Langton 12. Liz Myhill 34. Gallery An Talla Dearg 13. Laurence Broderick Sculpture 35. Pam Carter Paintings 14. Skyeskyns 36. Derek Robertson Paintings 15. Tir Nan Og Studio By-the-Sea 37. Lenz Ceramics 16. Edinbane Pottery 38. The Blue Studio 17. Uig Pottery 39. Nigel Grounds Gallery 18. Trotternish Artist Studio & Gallery 40. William J Swann Studio 19. Ellishadder Gallery & Tearoom 41. Julia Christie Studio & Gallery 20. Shilasdair Yarns & Isle of Skye Natural Dye Company 42. Patricia Shone Ceramics 21. Ronald MacDonald Photography 43. Aird Old Church Gallery 22. Cath Waters Scottish Landscapes 44. Heather McDermott Jewellery
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1 KELPIE CRAFTS & Art Gallery CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 1 WATERSTEIN, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WT Kelpie Crafts can be found on the road to An impressive collection of over 30 handmade Neist Point lighthouse behind Kelpie Cottage in the Waterstein township. crafts & artwork using different natural materials all produced by Linda in her working studio and croft. From sheering to needle felting, call in and OPEN: MARCH TILL NOVEMBER INCLUSIVE. see local scenes & animals being felted onto 10.30AM - 6PM, DEC, JAN AND FEB; OPEN MOST tweed using her own dyed sheeps wool. She DAYS, 10.30AM - 4PM loves sheep. Beautiful souvenirs of Neist Point CLOSED OVER XMAS & NEW YEAR. painted onto driftwood, coasters, keyrings, t: 01470 511384 and slate magnets, everyone welcome. e: [email protected] ART SKYE TRAIL APRIL - OCTOBER, TUESDAY - SATURDAY Take the B884 to Glendale. First turning on left as you come over the hill. Clearly signed from the road.
01470 511201 www.skyeweavers.co.uk [email protected]
0AM - 6PM. NOVEMBER - MARCH, HAPPY TO BE SKYE WEAVERS 18 FASACH, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WP Inspired by Skye. Woven on Skye. Powered by pedal. We are a small weaving and sewing business. On our bicycle pedal-powered loom we weave woollen products including scarves, throws, homewares, tweed and more. You can buy these in our shop. Come and visit us in the weaving shed. We look forward to seeing you! e: w: OPEN: 1 OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT. t:
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 3 Artist’s oil paintings and print collection. print and paintings oil Artist’s The to dedicated Gallery and Studio Working shoreline. and seascape landscape, on effects the showing changes, climatic of capture visual the in specialises Mackie Diana ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZX IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, NR PARK, BORRERAIG 10 DIANA MACKIE w: e: t: OPEN:
01470 511795 01470 [email protected] www.diana-mackie.co.uk
your right. your on miles 2 signed - Park Borreraig to right first then Chimneys, Three The past Dunvegan, from B884 the Take ALL YEAR, PLEASE TELEPHONE AHEAD. TELEPHONE PLEASE YEAR, ALL ART SKYE TRAIL EASTER TO OCTOBER, TUESDAY TO Take the B884 to Glendale from Dunvegan. We are 4 miles along the road just before The Three Chimneys.
01470 511748 www.ravenpressgallery.co.uk [email protected]
RAVEN PRESS GALLERY 17 SKINIDIN, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZS e: w: t: See Kathleen Lindsley printing her wood engravings using an Albion hand press. Her original prints of wildlife and landscape are available in small editions on fine papers. Laura West luxury traditional and contemporary books and stationery available. Photographs by Nick Carter, resist dyed silks by Isabella Whitworth, Langford Press wildlife books. OPEN: SATURDAY 10AM - 5.30PM. OUT OF SEASON BY APPOINTMENT TEL: 01470 511367
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 5 w: e: t: OPEN: available. now are covers iPad and journal book, including pieces, textile decorative unique Annie’s calendars. and cards prints, as well as sale, for work original Mostly interpretation. personal does as work, my in part large a play Textures traditional. to abstract acrylic/collage, acrylic, Oils, point. starting a as landscape Scottish the on based are Paintings Dun Studio JOHN BATHGATE SKYE IV55 8ZD IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, ROSKHILL, 3
01470 521883 01470 [email protected] www.dunstudio.com
ALL YEAR, 10AM - 6PM DAILY. 6PM - 10AM YEAR, ALL opposite the Harlosh turnoff. Harlosh the opposite is Studio Dun A863. the on Dunvegan of south miles 2.5 ART SKYE TRAIL Skyescape Gallery is located on the scenic Harlosh Peninsula signposted off the A863 five miles south of Dunvegan. ALL YEAR. APRIL TO OCTOBER,
www.skyescapegallery.zenfolio.com 01470 521400 / 07899 906898 [email protected]
kyescape Gallery 4 ALTVAID, HARLOSH, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZF RUSSELL SHERWOOD RUSSELL SHERWOOD S t: e: w: Photographic images created by renowned Skye-based photographer Russell Sherwood. Skyscape Gallery displays fine art photographic prints in a range of formats and sizes. Photography tuition and guided workshops are available by request. Commissions also undertaken. OPEN: 7 DAYS 10AM - 6PM. WINTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY & WET WEEKENDS, 11AM - 4PM.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ART GALLERY / SHOP / GALLERY ART 7 w: e: t: events. current for media social and website see Please year. the throughout run exhibitions and workshops craft and Art Tables. MacLeod’s the of views with position unique a in is studio, weaving and gallery spacious and light The Skye. of Isle the on work and live who writers and artists crafters, designers, the of creativity the celebrates Gallery Makers Skye TO 5PM. CLOSED JANUARY. CLOSED 5PM. TO OPEN: 5 LOCHSIDE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WB IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, LOCHSIDE, 5 SKYE MAKERSGALLERY [email protected] www.skyemakers.com 01470 521666 01470 and the Coral Beach. Coral the and Castle Dunvegan to leading road the A850, the on Dunvegan, in is Gallery Makers Skye ALL YEAR, TUESDAY TO SATURDAY, 11AM 11AM SATURDAY, TO TUESDAY YEAR, ALL ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN ALL YEAR, MONDAY - SATURDAY. Find us on the A850 - main Portree road into Dunvegan, signed on the outskirts of the village. 01470 521383 www.croft-studio.com [email protected] THE CROFT STUDIO THE CROFT STUDIO, PORTREE ROAD, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GT t: e: w: Established in 1965, our working studio and gallery offers a wide range of original paintings by Pamela Budge and prints by Daisy Budge. Come and view oils and watercolours depicting Skye’s scenery and wildlife. Flower studies, silk paintings, Celtic Initials and Mythology plus limited edition Giclee prints and cards from our own designs. Full picture framing service available all year. OPEN: APRIL - OCTOBER 10AM - 5.30PM. NOVEMBER - MARCH 11AM - 4PM. SUNDAYS BY ARRANGEMENT.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 9 w: e: t: WINTER OPENING TIMES. OPENING WINTER FOR WEBSITE LYNNE’S SEE PLEASE 5PM. - 10AM OPEN: ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD IV55 SKYE OF ISLE WATERNISH, LOCHBAY, 34 ROSENEATH, available. also is jewellery and accessories fashion featuring Collection Studio her from selection A cards. and prints, edition limited artwork, original her see to you welcoming to forward looks Lynne Skye. of Isle the around vistas stunning the by inspired all paints oil or pastels soft either in landscapes and cloudscapes creates Lynne Forrester. Lynne by paintings showcases Shed Art Lynne’s LYNNE’S ARTSHED [email protected] www.lynneforrester.com 07882 172752 07882 bottom of the drive. the of bottom the at sign Shed Art Lynne’s the see You’ll B886. the on Waternish into grid cattle the crossing after right the on house Third APRIL - SEPTEMBER: TUESDAY - FRIDAY - TUESDAY SEPTEMBER: - APRIL ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN ALL YEAR. I WORK IN THE STUDIO Follow Waternish and find us on the left in about 3 miles. It’s the 2nd property past the thatched house. Please park in the area clearly marked by white stones. www.cuckootree.com [email protected] 07796 157067 CUCKOOTREE ART CUCKOOTREE 12 LOCHBAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD e: w: OPEN: t: CuckooTree Art is our new gallery space, set in a leafy garden bursting with colour in one of Skye’s most beautiful areas. Denise Huddleston is an artist, printmaker and designer, passionate for wildlife and wild places. You’ll find unique and affordable art, jewellery, prints, textiles and cards, all designed and made here by the sea. Skye’s stunning scenery inspires this fresh, contemporary collection. MOST DAYS 10AM - 5PM. CALLERS ALWAYS WELCOME. PLEASE RING OR EMAIL TO CHECK BEFORE MAKING A SPECIAL TRIP.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 11 w: e: t: too. you inspire us let all, us inspires Skye photographers. and craftmakers artists, local other by work of range superb a plus sculptures otter bronze Broderick’s Laurence Myhill. Pat by images abstract Light Liquid Vibrant Myhill. Liz by paintings evocative and collagraphs bold prints, lino edition limited Striking Myhill. Cathy by reproductions edition open and paintings media mixed imaginative featuring gallery led artist our to Welcome IN WINTER, 1PM - 4PM MOST DAYS. MOST 4PM - 1PM WINTER, IN 5PM. - 11AM DAY EVERY OPEN: STEIN, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GA IV55 SKYE OF ISLE WATERNISH, STEIN, & IMAGESGALLERY DANDELION DESIGNS [email protected] www.dandelion-designs.co.uk 01470 592218 01470 next door. next just are we as Inn Stein for signs follow Stein, to road Waternish B886 the Take ALL YEAR. EASTER TO OCTOBER, TO EASTER YEAR. ALL ART SKYE TRAIL
www.lizmyhill.com [email protected] LIZ MYHILL A SELECTION OF WORK CAN BE SEEN AT DANDELION DESIGNS AND IMAGES GALLERY (11) w: I work across a range of media including watercolour, mixed media and traditional printmaking techniques producing original artwork and short editions of hand-pulled prints. Much of my inspiration lies with the natural world, dramatic Hebridean landscape and Island way of life. Commissions welcome. e:
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13 SCULPTOR SHOWING WORK WORK SHOWING SCULPTOR LAURENCE BRODERICKSculpture KYLEAKIN CENTRE, VISITOR BRIGHTWATER THE AND (11) GALLERY IMAGES AND DESIGNS DANDELION AT SEEN BE CAN WORK OF SELECTION A a leading British wildlife sculptor. wildlife British leading a is Laurence Birmingham. in sculpture famous his Bull, The for known Best w: t:
01767 650444 01767 www.laurencebroderick.co.uk
ART SKYE TRAIL ALL YEAR 9AM - 6PM. Follow the B886 to the Stein ‘T’ junction and turn right. Signed on the right at the first bend.
www.skyeskyns.co.uk [email protected] 01470 592237
SKYESKYNS 17 LOCH BAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD OPEN: Visit Scotland’s only traditional exhibition tannery. Discover the ancient story of leather in our free guided workshop tour. See a wide range of hand crafted natural sheepskin and sheepskin products, along with cashmere, woollen and leather goods in our showroom. Relax in our yurt tearoom overlooking Loch Bay and the outer Isles. t: e: w: WORKSHOP / SHOWROOM / SHOP 14 ART SKYE TRAIL
15 ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S w: e: t: 7PM. - 11AM THURSDAY THRU’ MONDAY OPEN: everyone. welcome Dobbie Gordon Scot, native and Hoff-Rome Diane Sgitheanach’, ‘Adopted books. accordion tale’ fairy paper ageless ‘interactive’ Jolly, masques. 2-D crafted Hand art. wearable one-of-a-kind designed Individually prints. mini-art & edition limited open, archival in replicated many - paintings air’ plein ‘en expressionistic our discover serene, or Vivid worldwide. journeys and Skye’ ‘everything for passion our and spirit the captures making art Our HALF OF SEVEN DUNHALLIN, WATERNISH IV55 8GH IV55 WATERNISH DUNHALLIN, SEVEN OF HALF STUDIO BY-THE-SEA TIR NANOG [email protected] skye-tirnanogcottage.com 01470 592205 01470 studio. Parking. (Overflow by ‘ruin’) by (Overflow Parking. studio. at banner Colourful right. turn top, At up. road our opposite left, on sign OG NAN TIR Purple miles. 3/4 1 Continue right. Turn junction. “T” Stein to B886 AUGUST 5TH TO SEPTEMBER 5TH SEPTEMBER TO 5TH AUGUST ART SKYE TRAIL ALL YEAR. EASTER TO OCTOBER, 7 DAYS, Edinbane is looped off the A850 at the head of Loch Greshornish, Portree 14 miles, Dunvegan 8, Skye Bridge 48.
01470 582234 www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk [email protected]
EDINBANE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9PW e: w: t: All our work is inspired by the land, sea and wildlife of Skye. The Gallery has a wide selection of pottery, along with paintings and cards. We are specialists in both wood-fired and salt-glazed handmade pottery which is both functional and decorative. OPEN: 9AM - 6PM. NOVEMBER TO EASTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9AM - 6PM. EDINBANE POTTERY
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ART SKYE TRAIL CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S 17 made to order. Online shop. Worldwide shipping. Worldwide shop. Online order. to made quaichs Wedding quaichs. including range knotwork Celtic pottery. fun and Functional seascapes. and land surrounding the by inspired styles decorative attractive bright, with stoneware and porcelain Handmade THE PIER, UIG, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9XX IV51 SKYE OF ISLE UIG, PIER, THE 11AM - 4PM. WINTER, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 9AM - 5PM. - 9AM SATURDAY, TO MONDAY WINTER, 4PM. - 11AM OPEN: w: e: t: UIG POTTERY
01470 542421 01470 [email protected] www.uigpottery.co.uk
serving the ferry terminal. ferry the serving (T) A87 the of end the at Showroom SUMMER, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 9AM - 6PM & SUNDAY, & 6PM - 9AM SATURDAY, TO MONDAY SUMMER, ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR (INCLUDING SUNDAYS). From Portree take the A855. The gallery is at Kilmaluag, 6 miles north of Staffin, 9 miles north of Uig.
01470 552302 - Bill & Susie Lawrence
KILMALUAG, NR DUNTULM CASTLE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9UQ OPEN: Visit North Skye’s working studio and gallery set in a traditional part of the island. Travel through Trotternish with its many crofting townships and spectacular pinnacles and cliffs including ‘The Quiraing’ and ‘The Storr’. Landscape ‘originals’ of Skye and the Highlands and Islands in sepia ink and colour pencil - one of the very few galleries specialising in drawings. t: TROTTERNISH ARTIST TROTTERNISH ARTIST STUDIO AND GALLERY ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 18
ART SKYE TRAIL CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 19 & Tearoom ELLISHADDER GALLERY t: HOURS. OPENING OPEN: welcome! Dogs available. workshops Weaving baking. home winning award some enjoy and beverage a with relax here, you’re Whilst paintings. and throws scarves, bags, accessories, home of range unique a Discover process. weaving the about learn and loom dobby 16-shaft her on work, at her see and Come Williams. Maggie of gallery and studio handweaving small the is Trotternish on Situated w: e: ELLISHADDER, NEAR ELLISHADDER,
[email protected] www.ellishaddergallery.co.uk 01470 56273401470
Ellishadder single track road. track single Ellishadder the along mile 1/3 for continue and museum the at left Turn miles. 17 for (A855) Portree from north Travel PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FOR WEBSITE OUR SEE PLEASE STAFFIN, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9JE IV51 SKYE OF ISLE STAFFIN, ART SKYE TRAIL CULNACNOC, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9JH PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS. 16 miles north of Portree and 4 miles south of Staffin on the A855 in the township of Culnacnoc, beside the Glenview B & B.
01470 562248 www.shilasdair-yarns.com [email protected] [email protected]
GLENVIEW,
e: w: OPEN: Continuing Shilasdair’s tradition of dyeing yarns with natural dyes. The Isle of Skye Natural Dye company has a new home in Culnacnoc near Staffin beside Glenview B & B and yoga studio. Using Skye’s landscape for inspiration and the lands natural dyes as pigments we produce beautiful ranges of luxury British knitting yarns as well as unique hand dyed gifts. t: SHILASDAIR YARNS & ISLE OF SKYE NATURAL DYE COMPANY CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 20
ART SKYE TRAIL PHOTOGRAPHER’S OWN GALLERY OWN PHOTOGRAPHER’S 21 PHOTOGRAPHY RONALD MACDONALD w: e: t: FEBRUARY. & JANUARY CLOSED REQUEST. ON TIMES OTHER 2PM. - 11AM SATURDAYS OPEN: sale. on gifts handcrafted & Cards years. 30 over for base photography his Portree, in Ronald by framed and printed All sizes. of range wide a in acrylic, and aluminium canvas, paper, photorag 100% on prints art Fine OBE. MacDonald Ronald by captured beyond and Skye of landscapes magnificent the enjoy to Portree in Gallery Photographic t-Eilean An Visit PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9EP IV51 SKYE OF ISLE PORTREE, ROAD, PARK GALLERY, PHOTOGRAPHIC T-EILEAN AN
[email protected] 07539 886659 07539 www.ronaldmacdonaldphotography.co.uk Scotland. of Bank the behind Portree of centre the in Square Somerled off just Located USUALLY WEEKDAYS 11AM - 5PM, - 11AM WEEKDAYS USUALLY ART SKYE TRAIL MON - SAT ALL YEAR ROUND. 10AM TO 4PM The studio is 1.2 miles past Talkisker Distillery. Drive up the hill (Talisker Brae) then follow the road as it bends around to the right. Continue for about 1 mile and the studio is sign-posted on your left.
07376 026216 www.cathwaters.scot [email protected] [email protected]
ALLT MHOR, CARBOSTBEG, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SH
e: w: OPEN: t: Visit Cath Waters, award winning Scottish landscape artist at her studio near Carbost, just down the road from Talisker distillery with a backdrop of Loch Harport and the Cuillins,. Cath’s digital collage artwork is available as a wide range of prints, tableware, homeware, jewellery and gifts evoking the unique atmosphere of Skye, the Highlands and the Western Isles. OCCASIONALLY CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAYS. CATH WATERS CATH WATERS SCOTTISH LANDSCAPES ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO 22 ART SKYE TRAIL
23 CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S ON THECROFT e: JOURNEY. SPECIAL A MAKING OPEN: discover. to more much so ...and available knits and scarves Hand-woven bowls. amazing into turned is available) when croft, the (from Wood ponchos. exclusive our into fashioned is Tweed’ ‘Harris colourful and yarns hand-spun as well as art fibre superb create to used is Sheep Jacob of flock own our from Wool crafts. contemporary and traditional of brand unique our see to Visit 7 FERNILEA, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SJ IV47 SKYE OF ISLE CARBOST, FERNILEA, 7 [email protected] Ample parking. Ample Portnalong. to B8009 the on Distillery Talisker from on further miles 2 Only ALL YEAR, BUT PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE YOU IF EMAIL PLEASE BUT YEAR, ALL ART SKYE TRAIL APRIL TO END OF OCTOBER, Signed off the B8009 towards Portnalong.
01478 640463 www.lochharportgallery.com [email protected]
LOCH HARPORT GALLERY LOCH HARPORT 7 PORTNALONG, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SL e: w: t: Watercolours, oils and etchings of the Cuillin and Skye’s flora and fauna by Jean Thomas. Oils and charcoals by her son Dave Thomas. OPEN: 10AM - 5PM. PLEASE TELEPHONE AT WEEKENDS. ARTIST’S OWN GALLERY 24
ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN GALLERY OWN ARTIST’S 25 as prints, cards and postcards. and cards prints, as well as them, among pottery and jewellery artists; other from artworks show also we where gallery our in browse to welcome are You abstracts. and landscapes portraits, paintings: oil Gordon’s show we gallery our In Artists. of Society Scottish the of member professional a is Cheape J Gordon FERRYVIEW, WEST SUISNISH, ISLE OF RAASAY IV40 8NX IV40 RAASAY OF ISLE SUISNISH, WEST FERRYVIEW, THE RAASAYGALLERY NOVEMBER TO MARCH, MON - FRI 11AM - 4PM. - 11AM FRI - MON MARCH, TO NOVEMBER 5PM - 11AM FRI, - MON OCTOBER, TO EASTER OPEN: w: e: t: 01478 660241 01478 [email protected] www.raasaygallery.co.uk junction and first left after the fire station. fire the after left first and junction road every at right a take Simply Distillery. Raasay the from walk min 15 a and pier, the from walk minute 20 a within is Gallery Raasay The OPEN ALL YEAR ALL OPEN ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN ALL YEAR. HOURS MAY VARY - PLEASE From Elgol take the road signed to Glasnakille . After 2 miles, at T junction and cattle grid turn right. The studio and gallery is at the bottom of the hill, located at large wooden house with silver shed. www.jamesnewtonadams.co.uk [email protected] 01471 866370 OPEN: PHONE OR EMAIL. t: e: w:
JAMES NEWTON ADAMS TAIGH A GHOBHA, GLASNAKILLE, ELGOL, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9BQ Visit the forge, studio and gallery showing an exhibition of contemporary wrought iron sculpture and paintings in acrylic and oil by artist James Newton Adams. Prints and cards are available.
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ART SKYE TRAIL JEWELLER’S OWN STUDIO OWN JEWELLER’S 27 w: e: t: TO EMAIL US IF PLANING TO VISIT IN WINTER. IN VISIT TO PLANING IF US EMAIL TO IDEA GOOD A IS IT TIME. TO TIME FROM AWAY ARE WE WINTER, IN WORKING HERE ARE WE WHILE 17PM - 10AM OPEN: 01471 866366 01471 work is done. is work all where workshops two and sale for work with gallery large a is site On disappeared. but all has that materials with sympathy and detail to attention an with Creations jr. Duncan Gareth and Garth by site on made hand All Art. of Objects and Jewellery Fine THE STEADING, STRATHAIRD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AX IV49 SKYE OF ISLE STRATHAIRD, STEADING, THE GOLDSMITHS LTD DUNCAN HOUSE [email protected] www.duncan-house.com sign on the bottom of the drive points the way. the points drive the of bottom the on sign The right, the on road the down miles 11 are We Hotel. Broadford the at Elgol, to way the Follow MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER EVERY DAY EVERY OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH ART SKYE TRAIL WE ARE OPEN 6 DAYS PER WEEK YEAR Find us on the main road in Broadford, in the same building as Remax, opposite the Dunollie Hotel. Carpark behind building.
www.lovefromskye.co.uk 01471 822600 [email protected]
BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE OPEN: ROUND. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS. Love from Skye is a family jewellers working in precious metals, creating contemporary, Celtic and Skye inspired pieces, bespoke jewellery and offering a repair service. We can be seen creating our handcrafted jewellery through our workshop viewing window. We offer a range of jewellery by other makers and a selection of cards and gifts. Everything in our contemporary styled shop is made in Scotland. ‘The Wee Gallery’ within our shop showcases original local artwork. t: e: w: LOVE FROM SKYE JEWELLER’S OWN STUDIO 28 ART SKYE TRAIL
29 CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S HAVING FUN THE HANDSPINNER w: e: t: CLOSED. EASTER TO DECEMBER 3PM. TO 10AM THURSDAY TO MONDAY - NOVEMBER 5PM TO 9.30AM SATURDAY TO MONDAY OPEN: projects. woolly own your make to kits interesting and courses practical our by inspired Be items. woven and felted our including made hand are items All babies. and adults for knitwear beautiful of range wide a and wools dyed hand wools, spun hand - woolly things all producing workshop creative and colourful A ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE IV49 SKYE OF ISLE BROADFORD, RD, PIER OLD THE
[email protected] 01471 822876 01471 www.handspinnerhavingfun.com
Centre. Shop is on the left. the on is Shop Centre. Community Broadford opposite Road Pier Old down right turn Bridge Skye the from Broadford Approaching EASTER TO END OCTOBER - OCTOBER END TO EASTER ART SKYE TRAIL MONTHS 12AM - 6PM. MONDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 6PM The Old Pier is signed off the main A87 (T) in Broadford. Park by the pier and walk over the rise by the old ruin, the Studio is the cabin beside ‘Exhibition’ Cottage. www.duncancurrie.net [email protected] 01471 822064 OLD PIER RD, BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE OPEN: WINTER t: e: w: Fine quality paintings of Skye and the North West coast. Focussing on geological structure and the play of light, Duncan Currie paints in watercolour and mixed media. Fishing boats are also a recurring theme, adding greater colour to the range of his work. Cards and prints available. SANDBANK STUDIO ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 30
ART SKYE TRAIL CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 31 each box is a unique piece to treasure. to piece unique a is box each tactile, Wonderfully woods. sustainable from made are and pieces, ornamented more to designs simple and pure from range They boxes. wooden turned quality high small, making in specialises John bay, Broadford of shore the on workshop his In ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AQ IV49 SKYE OF ISLE BROADFORD, HARRAPOOL, COTTAGE, SEA JOHN PARSONS t: w: e: OR PHONE AHEAD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. AN MAKE TO AHEAD PHONE OR EMAIL WORKSHOP. THE IN MACHINERY OF OPERATION TO DUE OPEN: 01471 822927 01471 [email protected] www.john-parsons.co.uk MARCH - DECEMBER, STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, APPOINTMENT BY STRICTLY DECEMBER, - MARCH Practice. Veterinary School Old and Restaurant Claymore the between shore the towards track the down turn Harrapool, in A87 the on junction Heaste the Opposite ART SKYE TRAIL At the junction of the road to Heaste on the A87 in Broadford (opposite the Claymore restaurant). SUMMER: USUALLY OPEN TUESDAY TO
www.skyelineceramics.com [email protected] 01471 822023
SKYELINE CERAMICS ‘GRIANACH’, HARRAPOOL, BROADFORD ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AQ t: e: w: Working studio and very small gallery. Individual pieces, handmade in porcelain and stoneware clay - sheep with character; porcelain pictures; delicate bowls; bookends; pebble-people and more. OPEN: FRIDAY (10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM) AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. WINTER: VARIED OPENING TIMES.
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ART SKYE TRAIL JEWELLER’S OWN STUDIO OWN JEWELLER’S 33 w: e: t: FAIRS. AT AWAY OFTEN GILLY’S AS WORKSHOP, THE IN SHE’S IF SEE TO CALL QUICK A GILLY GIVE TO BEST ALWAYS ITS DISAPPOINTMENT AVOID TO OPEN: Plockton. in workshop little her from pieces statement creating craftsmanship, and colour of love Gilly’s combines it jewellery, elastic colourful bespoke and gemstones silver, sterling of collection unique a creates Gilly 7 STATION ROAD, PLOCKTON IV52 8TX IV52 PLOCKTON ROAD, STATION 7 GILLY LANGTON 07715 489597 | 01599 544755 01599 | 489597 07715 [email protected] www.gillylangton.co.uk WORKSHOP HOURS 1 - 5PM MON - FRI - MON 5PM - 1 HOURS WORKSHOP Show, Plockton Village Hall 1-14 July. 1-14 Hall Village Plockton Show, Jewellery Summer Big annual The no.7. to road the along walk and station train Plockton at park Simply ART SKYE TRAIL Caroline Bailey Paul Howey Marianne Worthy, Claire Pam Carter Helen Robertson Julia Christie Derek Robertson Jim Woodman Alien Grant, Steven Proudfoot, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10 AM - 6PM, An Talla Dearg Gallery overlooks the water by the historic pier at Eilean Iarmain and is only 20 mins from the Skye Bridge and 15 mins from the Armadale Ferry Terminal.
01471 833439 www.eileaniarmain.co.uk [email protected]
GALLERY AN TALLA DEARG DEARG GALLERY AN TALLA HOTEL EILEAN IARMAIN, ISLE ORNSAY, SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE IV43 8QR e: w: OPEN: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10 AM - 4PM. SEE WEBSITE FOR CONFIRMED OPENING TIMES. t: The gallery hosts a rolling programme of Art Exhibitions throughout the season. Some of the artists will be painting in the gallery and will be happy to discuss their work with you. Rooney, Saffron Dilly, Anne Phoenix 10th May-6th June - Cindie Reiter 18th Oct-30th October - 5th April-24th April - 26th April-8th May - 8th June-26th - June 12th Sept-2nd Oct - 4th Oct-16th Oct - 28th June-17th July - 20th July-10th Sept - ART GALLERY / SHOP 34 ART SKYE TRAIL
35 PAINTER SHOWING WORK WORK SHOWING PAINTER w: e: t: APPOINTMENT. BY OR 4PM TO 11AM AND SUNDAY SATURDAY OPEN: displayed. be will prints Edition limited and work original Both island. the on exhibiting and painting year 28th her in Pam Join 2019 SEPTEMBER 10TH TO JULY 20TH FROM (34) DEARG TALLA AN GALLERY AT SEEN BE CAN PAINTINGS LANDSCAPE AND COASTAL OF EXHIBITION FULL A PAM CARTERPAINTINGS
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 11AM TO 5PM, TO 11AM FRIDAY TO MONDAY and 15mins from Armadale Ferry Terminal. Ferry Armadale from 15mins and Bridge Skye the from 20mins only is and Iarmain Eilean at pier stone historic the by water the overlooks Gallery Dearg Talla An ART SKYE TRAIL from 12th September to 2nd SEE ENTRY 34 FOR OPENING TIMES. An Talla Dearg Gallery overlooks the water by the historic stone pier at Eilean Iarmain and is only 20mins from the Skye Bridge and 15mins from Armadale Ferry Terminal. (34) www.derekrobertson.com [email protected] 01471 833 266 OPEN: An exhibition of wildlife and landscape paintings inspired by the Scottish Highlands and Islands on show at Gallery An Talla Dearg October. A multi-award winning, critically acclaimed artist, Derek will be showing his work and painting new work at his easel during the exhibition. t: e: w: DEREK ROBERTSON DEREK ROBERTSON PAINTINGS PAINTER SHOWING WORK 36
ART SKYE TRAIL CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S 37 LENZ CERAMICS wonderful views from the workshop. the from views wonderful the enjoy and made is pot a how see and Come showroom. and studio big the in pieces decorative and sculptures find also will you but wheel, a on thrown and functional mainly are pots The decoration. cheerful yet elegant an with ceramics delicate handmade, offers Ceramics Lenz w: e: t: PLEASE PHONE TO CHECK IF I AM IN. IN. AM I IF VISITING. BEFORE CHECK TO PHONE PLEASE MONTHS WINTER DURING PHONE PLEASE MONDAY, - AFTERNOON SATURDAY 1PM. - 10AM SATURDAY 5.30PM. - 10AM FRIDAY OPEN: 8RE IV44 SLEAT, TEANGUE, POTTERY, WESTMANS 07747 779827 07747 [email protected] www.lenz-ceramics.com the signs by the old Free Church. Free old the by signs the at right turn Terminal, Ferry Armadale the towards miles 10 Broadford: From left. turn then Broadford, towards miles 5 Armadale: From APRIL - SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY - TUESDAY SEPTEMBER, - APRIL
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MARCH - END OF OCTOBER. OF END - MARCH ART SKYE TRAIL STUDIO AND ON-LINE EXHIBITIONS: www.wjswann-art.com [email protected] 01471 844403 The Manse is located between the Ardvasar Hotel and Village Hall. Parking is available outside the Hall. OPEN: 27 FEB - 16 MARCH 2019 19 JUNE - 6 JULY 2019 27 NOVEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2019 e: w: t: WE USUALLY HAVE A SELECTION OF WORK AT OTHER TIMES. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND THAT YOU PHONE AHEAD TO ARRANGE A STUDIO VISIT. WILLIAM J SWANN STUDIO THE MANSE, ARDVASAR, ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RS Working studio of widely exhibited Skye based artist William Swann, featuring three annual exhibitions of atmospheric original oil paintings of South Skye, Knoydart and the Small Isles. Many of the works are completed out on location and the range of framed paintings includes large works finished in the studio as well as plein air paintings and studies.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 41 Studio &Gallery JULIA CHRISTIE w: e: t: FIRST. PHONE TO BEST BUT WELCOME CALLERS APPOINTMENT. BY TIMES OTHER 5PM, - 11AM OPEN: July 17th - June 28th (34) Dearg Talla An Gallery at Exhibiting welcome. Commissions Island. magical this of beauty dramatic the capturing treescapes, and seascapes landscapes, pastel and watercolour media, mixed Oil, cards. and prints illustrations, exquisite paintings, of range wide a showing Sleat, of Sound the across views sea spectacular with gallery and studio Working ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RU IV45 SKYE OF ISLE ARDVASAR, CALGARY, 2 ‘KNOYDART’, 01471 844286 / 07971 046629 07971 / 844286 01471 [email protected] www.juliachristie.co.uk EASTER - OCTOBER, MONDAY - SATURDAY - MONDAY OCTOBER, - EASTER on left, turn left by the studio/gallery sign. studio/gallery the by left turn left, on box phone and cafe the past just hill the up Ardvasar, through junction, A851 the From ART SKYE TRAIL MOST DAYS 11AM - 3PM. VISITORS ARE Follow the road through Ardvasar from the A851 junction. Just beyond Ardvasar turn right at the small blue sign on the left, follow the arrows up the hill. www.patriciashone.co.uk [email protected] 01471 844321 01471 844321 CNOC AN EORNA, 17 CALGARRY, ARDVASAR, ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RU e: w: t: Hand built and thrown, wood fired and raku fired ceramics. Highly textured vessels inspired by the formation and erosion of the land. Mostly sculptural with some forays into domestic ware. OPEN: WELCOME TO DROP IN AT THE STUDIO BUT IT’S BEST TO PHONE AHEAD IN CASE I’M OUT WITH THE DOGS. PATRICIA SHONE CERAMICS CERAMICS PATRICIA SHONE CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO 42 43 AIRD OLD CHURCH GALLERY ART GALLERY / SHOP / GALLERY ART AIRD OF SLEAT, SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RN Come and discover our beautiful gallery right at the end of the Aird road, displaying original watercolours
ART SKYE TRAIL and limited edition prints of Skye and beyond by Peter McDermott (C4 Watercolour Challenge), alongside contemporary jewellery by Heather McDermott. Greetings cards, railway style graphic prints, mugs and gifts are also available.
At the end of the single track road before the walk to the Point of Sleat, 4 ½ miles from Armadale and Ardvasar.
OPEN: EASTER TO END SEPTEMBER, MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM. AT ALL OTHER TIMES PLEASE PHONE AHEAD TO MAKE SURE WE’RE NOT WALKING THE DOG! t: 01471 844291/362 e: [email protected] w: www.airdoldchurchgallery.co.uk ART SKYE TRAIL SEE ENTRY 43 FOR OPENING TIMES. At the end of the single track road before the walk to the Point of Sleat, 4 ½ miles from Armadale and Ardvasar. www.heathermcdermott.co.uk [email protected] 07515 432039 OPEN: e: w: Having grown up on Skye, Heather has always been influenced by the ever changing weather and landscape which she translates into unique designs in stainless steel and silver. She uses repetition of shape and vivid colour to illustrate fishing nets and flotsam and jetsam found on the beaches of Skye. t: HEATHER MCDERMOTT JEWELLERY AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF HEATHER’S JEWELLERY CAN BE PURCHASED AT AIRD OLD CHURCH GALLERY (43) JEWELLER’S EXHIBITION GALLERY 44 TRAIL INDEX T ENTRY: Weavers Skye TEXTILES ENTRY: Gallery Makers Skye ENTRY: Room Tea & Gallery Ellishader ENTRY: Yarns Shilasdair ENTRY: Croft the On ENTRY: Fun Having Handspinner The ENTRY: Mackie Diana DRAWING & PAINTING ENTRY: Bathgate John ENTRY: Gallery Makers Skye ENTRY: Budge Pamela ENTRY: Forrester Lynne Denise Huddleston Denise ENTRY: ENTRY: Designs Dandelion ENTRY: Myhill Liz rail index rail 9
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TRAIL INDEX 6 40 Thomson Colour Printers, Glasgow Russell Sherwood see entry 43 Art Skye complimentary Trail Guide, Trail Map leaflet, Distribution Manager THE ART-SKYE GUIDE, EDITION 14, 2019 and separate Trail Map leaflet are and Crafts Association. produced annually by the independent Skye and Lochalsh Arts no financial They are funded entirely by participating Trail members, receiving from any assistance from any public or funding body and no sponsorship self-interested third party. Trail Trail Traits Following our Creative Trail, whether travelling busy main roads or remote single tracks, will reveal not only differing locations but a real diversity of artist and craftmaker. Ranging from small independent arts and crafts people working from home studios and workshops, to larger more commercial premises, they do have one thing in common, they offer you a very warm welcome. Remember that going to see the work of artists in their own studios requires more planning than visiting the larger visitor attractions, small studios often keep irregular hours, whereas larger staffed galleries and shops offering full visitor facilities will be open for business all day. If you are looking forward to meeting an artist or craftsperson to discuss their work, then a call ahead for a specific appointment is always a good idea! The website and video channel are produced for the Skye visitor by Skye & Lochalsh Arts and Crafts Association: Peter McDermott (administration, graphic design, digital pre-press & IT) see entry Printed in Scotland by Credits William J Swann (finance) see entry
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4 42 37 32 26 SATNAV: 17 16 13 25 15 SATNAV: SATNAV: 6 ENTRY: Liz Myhill Dandelion Designs ENTRY: Denise Huddleston ENTRY: Kathleen Lindsley PRINTMAKING ENTRY: Patricia Shone ENTRY: Lenz Ceramics ENTRY: Lesley Jones ENTRY: James Newton Adams ENTRY: Uig Pottery ENTRY: Edinbane Pottery ENTRY: Laurence Broderick CERAMICS & SCULPTURE ENTRY: Ronald MacDonald ENTRY: Tir Nan Og Studio By-the-Sea ENTRY: Russell Russell Sherwood ENTRY: ENTRY: TECHNICAL GLOSSARY than that the printer has chosen to limit the print run and could easily extend it or reprint or it extend easily could and run print the limit to chosen has printer the that than more no means methods these of context the in edition’ ‘limited term the of Use prints. inkjet and prints laser prints, Giclee prints, litho offset are reproductions of examples Typical continued. run print the and artwork, the of image the using prepared be can replacements out, wear plates printing Although press. commercial a on possibly printed, then is which artwork original the of image an making involves method production The original. an as remains which artwork the affect not do They materials. and scale in original the from significantly vary often and run production unlimited an with editions open are Most artist. the of independent run production long relatively a allows method the where and produced be can which pieces of number the limit strictly not does work, original the A colour(s). additional add to usually run(s), previous the on overprinted then and reworked is plate or block the where is Printing Reduction work. original an is itself proof the but plate, or block the of working further An edition. the in prints individual between variation a achieve to colours or medium the manipulated have also well may artist The possible). is than edition smaller a for be may (which choice artist’s the or involved medium the of life print usable the by governed numbers with editions limited genuine are all that means artwork, original handcrafted of piece a as print, a of nature The stencils. cut hand or photographic either using design the with pre-prepared been has which screen mesh fine a through paper the onto pushed is ink the here but print artist of form another is Screenprint press. printing a of use by or burnishing hand by done be can This pressure. of use by paper to block from design the transfer to colours multiple or single in inked then surfaces, man-made other or metal lino, wood, from made plate or block the on up built or into cut carved, inscribed, either is design or image artist’s The signed. and hand-numbered then is print individual each and further used be cannot plate or block the out, worn is it Once made. be can which prints of number the limits this deteriorates, and process the during wear suffers plate or block The fabric. or paper with contact direct into brought and inked then artist, the by handworked is which plate, or block the from directly made is print the – characteristic common one have all They etchings. and engravings screenprints, linocuts, woodcuts, are media printmaking of examples Typical made. be can which prints of quantity the number small relatively a to limit used methods the of Most artist. that by work of piece original an is print each therefore involved, medium the of limitations and potential the with interaction own artist’s the is It cut. hand has he/she plate An and courtesy glossary, simple a attempt we Here purchaser. potential the for misleading and confusing, be can ‘prints’ describing in studios and galleries in used terminology The PRIMER PRINT is where the replication method is independent of the size and materials/medium of materials/medium and size the of independent is method replication the where is Reproduction is an early test print, the final print edition may be significantly different due to due different significantly be may edition print final the print, test early an is (A/P) Proof Artist or block a from made usually artist, the by executed and conceived work of piece a is Print Artist Phil Gorton Studio. Gorton Phil Dandelion Designs Dandelion the original artwork from the existing or new negatives/scans, possibly at a different size or on a different material.
A Giclee Print is a premium quality computer inkjet print made using pigment and resin inks and paper of archival standard from a scan or photograph of the original. Giclee refers to the process method and as in photographic reproduction, is not of a higher quality than archival inkjet.
Photographic Prints - The rise of digital printing has confused the definition of ‘prints’ as far as a viewer is concerned like no other art discipline output. Although digital capture cannot use conventional enlargement, conventional (film) capture can utilise all digital systems to output print content. Frequently the only difference between two image routes will be at point of capture, either film, where major decisions are made behind the camera before scanning to a file, or digital capture, which loads directly to a similar computer file where it can be manipulated. Digital image files, whether from optical (camera) source, scanner or computer can all print directly to professional quality archival photographic media using the latest photo-digital laser printers. The images need not be on paper, picture files can be printed onto super-white polyester, metallic surfaces, canvas (often 3D flush mounted wallboards) clean vision acrylics and aluminium.
Photo-digital laser prints - Prints onto archival photographic media from an input file or from conventional negative or transparency (slide). They can appear as straight machine prints with no manipulation, or as cropped area images with or without colour correction. They are noted for a more saturated colour image than conventional hands-on enlargements, and can be printed down onto polyester bases (pure white) achieving high contrast and dramatic colour.
Handprints - Literally printed by hand by the artist / photographer, from film negative or transparency using a conventional enlarger and processed in wet chemicals, either in trays, tubes or a roller proces- sor. Photographers printing in this way will have a favourite archival paper ideally suited to the image making that they specialise in.
Photographic inkjet prints - Digital image files, from camera input or from scanned film controlled in a computer by an image manipulation programme such as Photoshop (the most popular) can go via the internet to a photographic output house, or more usually can be printed in the photographer’s own studio using a desktop inkjet printer. Machines vary in output size from A4 through A2, and all can print smaller than the size given for the machine. Larger units than the A2 are available, but rarely economically viable for the small independent user. Prints can be classified by the inks and media used, and the names often given ignored. A Giclee Print, for example, is no better than any other archival quality inkjet. Archival prints are made using pigment and resin based inks with a lifespan given by the manufacturer, and premium quality media. Often high gloss prints on premium quality heavyweight gloss paper will use a final cartridge giving a UV varnish to fully protect the image. The plethora of multi-cartridge ink systems in use currently allow the photographer a choice of selection to print the image exactly as required, and many now print down onto specialist matt and semi-matt papers from independent manufacturers. ART ASSISTANT Some general terminology used in our galleries and studios.
Collage (or photographically, montage) - Applied layers of paper, card, found objects or fabrics used to create textures and add variety to a painting or drawing or to assemble an entire picture.
Watercolour - Water is the carrier for finely ground colour pigment or dye, the resulting paint is water soluble and comes in a variety of forms, powder, solid blocks, paste or liquid. Traditional watercolour paints are translucent and layers or colours are overlaid, generally working lightest colours first and gradually layering with the darker tones. It is usual to work on specialist, often handmade paper. The term watercolour can equally be applied to any painting made with water soluble paint.
Ink - Finely ground colour pigment or dye is suspended in liquid, this can be water, spirit or acrylic based and according to type will be either water soluble (non-permanent and liable to fade in non-archival conditions) or waterproof (permanent).
Pastel - Colour pigment formed into a chalk like stick or combined with an oil base to create a softer type crayon. Pastels can be used alone on a paper ground or worked over the top of a pre-painted matt surface.
Oil - Ground colour pigment mixed with refined linseed oil to create a thick, slow drying painting medium which can be applied by brush or palette knife to give a waterproof and permanent finish. Paint can be used straight from the tube or thinned with oil or turpentine to give extra fluidity or transparency. Work can be done on any suitable prepared surface such as strong paper, board or canvas.
Acrylic - Ground colour pigment mixed with a waterproof poly-vinyl base. Drying time is much faster than oil paint but it is used in a similar manner. This paint is water soluble in use but is waterproof and permanent when dry. It can be used thickly or diluted with water or clear acrylic to give added fluidity or transparency.
Artist Print - An original print, hand-pulled by the artist.
Mixed Media - An original artwork, in the making of which more than one medium has been used. Any combination of painting, drawing or print can be described as mixed media.
Computer Generated Inkjet - Some artists generate images using a computer as a control system. Images can be scanned in or generated using specialist software, and assembled on screen. The resultant image is then printed out, usually by an inkjet or dye sublimation desktop printer. Most inkjet prints are reproductions of other original artworks created in a different medium and which may be of a different size to the original. They can be on different types and qualities of paper, card, canvas and plastic based material. CREATIVE TRAIL | INDEXED MAP WEBSITE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL