Nicola McInally

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Nicola McInally

Visual Artist based in Fife, Scotland. On until 27th May 2026

Work currently on show at Visual Arts Scotland's Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling exhibition, at Maclaurin Art Gallery, Rozelle Estate, Ayr.

19/05/2026

I'm delighted to share that I have been selected as Los Angeles Printmaking Society's Print Day in May prize winner this year!

Every year on the first Saturday in May, printmakers around the world post images on social media or via the Print Day in May website of what they have been working on that day, tagging sponsors who then select their prize winners.

This is my submission for this year. I've been working on this for a while now and just have one tweak left to do : )

Quite often during the summer holidays I'll head over to the Isle of Mull or the Isle of Iona with my family. Both islands are part of the Inner Hebrides which are located off the west coast of Scotland.

A couple of years ago, when we weren't able to make it there in the summer, we ended up going towards the end of September. Early one morning, myself and my youngest Seamus walked down towards the shore close to where we were staying in Iona. Both of us were half asleep, just standing there taking in the gorgeousness of the sunrise across the water over Mull. Usually we would catch the sunsets in the summer but the not the sunrises, so this was a lovely treat. A cherished memory of mine 💛

I'm so pleased to be selected as a prize winner and would like to say big thank you to both and Print Day In May.

02/05/2026

Today is Print Day in May which takes place on the first Saturday in May, every year.

I wasn't too sure if I would be able to make it to Fife Dunfermline Printmakers today, but was very pleased to manage a session early this morning and to take part in PDiM 2026.

I've been working on this print for a while and just about there - a slight adjustment of the sky colour and then I'll be happy😊

This collagraph with chine-colle is based on an early morning view of Mull whilst standing on shore of Iona. I've blended various colours of ink directly onto the plate to create a hazy effect. The light is not the best in the workshop so I'll share a higher quality image of my print once it's dry.

To see what lots of printmakers across the world are doing today check out Print Day In May's page on FB or click on the link to find out more.

https://printdayinmay.com

02/04/2026

I'm really pleased to have two artworks selected for Visual Arts Scotland's exhibition, Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling, at the Maclaurin Art Gallery in Ayr.

I wasn't able to make it along to the opening, but was happy to see there was was a good turnout from the pictures shared and spot my two artworks!

I'll be heading over to Ayr to visit the gallery this weekend to see the show 😊

Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling
Maclaurin Art Gallery
Rozelle Estate,
Ayr,
KA7 4NQ

Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays 12pm - 5pm
(Same opening hours for Easter weekend)

On until 27th May 2026

Free entry

01/04/2026

Thank you to Edinburgh Printmakers for the great time I had at your studio!

Read more about my time there by clicking the link to their website 😊

12/03/2026

This time last week, I was midway through my 1-week artist residency at Edinburgh Printmakers which I won after being selected as the prize winner of Edinburgh Printmakers Print Day In May award. I had a wonderful time there developing ideas and new prints.

I usually use etching and drypoint techniques for my prints, but decided to concentrate on collagraphs after attending the Edinburgh Printmakers Collagraphs Summer Course with Gillian Murray - which I highly recommend 😊

I'll be sharing full images of my prints from Edinburgh Printmakers once I pick them up this weekend.

My time there was thoroughly enjoyable; the facilities are great, staff were lovely, and there’s lots of natural light which gives the print workshop a spacious and bright atmosphere, as you can see in some of the photos.

I'll look forward to returning to Edinburgh Printmakers for further printmaking sessions.

Many thanks to Edinburgh Printmakers for making this a memorable experience and to Print Day In May for this great opportunity.

Images:
1. Inked up plate for test print (Propagator)
2. At the press
3. Test print
4. Print with chine-colle
5. Ghost print
6. Collagraph plate (Mull)
7. Inking up Mull plate
8 Mull ink colours
9. Inked up plate with notes
10. Mull plate at the press
11. Mull print - still needs more layers
12. My happy face 😁

26/02/2026

I'm so pleased to have two artworks preselected for Visual Arts Scotland annual members exhibition 'Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling' at the Maclaurin Art Gallery, Rozelle Estate, in Ayr.

The exhibition opens on 28th March 2026, fingers crossed my work makes it to the final hang!

Artworks:
Feel Gladdened by the Moon
The Uplifting Coda of the Staccato Sea

11/02/2026

I'm getting ready for my one-week printmaking residency coming up in March and in the process of working out ideas in my sketchbook & creating more fully formed drawings.
Some of which will be selected to either be etched or used for collagraphs.

Just a few more drawings to do before moving onto composition tweaks & deciding on final colours.

I've really been loving concentrating on drawing at the moment 💛

28/01/2026

You Can't Hold Back the Night is currently on show as part of the Society of Scottish Artists 127th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA).

There's only one week left of the exhibition so catch it while you can!

You Can't Hold Back the Night is part of a series that focusses on the radiating reassurance of light sources found in the dark of night.

This work was created at the same time as another print, Feel Gladdened by the Moon. In the development of these two works I felt it was important that they worked as prints in their own right but really wanted them to connect as companion pieces as well. You will see from the images how the prints align.

I'm hoping at some point in the near future to exhibit both prints together, so if you run a gallery, are a curator, or know of any opportunities where this could be possible please do get in touch, thanks. 😊

Images:
1. ‎You Can't Hold Back the Night
2. Planning drawing for drypoint plate, with colour sample
3. Feel Gladdened by the Moon
4. Planning drawing for the above prints, checking alignment
5.You Can't Hold Back the Night & Feel Gladdened by the Moon - companion pieces together
6. Society of Scottish Artist 127th Exhibition Annual Exhibition at the RSA

Exhibition Dates: Now on until Wednesday 4 February 2026
Venue: RSA Upper Galleries, Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh
Opening Times: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Tickets: £5 entry | £4 concession | Free for under 16's and SSA Members

Free entry for all on Mondays

Artwork:
You Can't Hold Back the Night
Drypoint print with chine-colle
62 x 59 cm (framed)
Varied Edition of 12
2025

Feel Gladdened by the Moon
Drypoint print with chine-colle
62 x 59 cm (framed)
Varied Edition of 12
2025

22/01/2026

My one and only New Year's resolution was to set up a mailing list and I've now worked out how to do this.😅
Those who know me, will know that this is no mean feat for me as I'm a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to this kind of thing.

If you would like to celebrate my efforts by joining my mailing list please click on the link below or scan the QR Code - all going well it works!🤞🤞

http://eepurl.com/iL8-rk

If you sign up to my mailing list you should expect a newsletter emailed to you around 4 to 5 times a year.
The first one will be sent next week.😄

11/01/2026

I really enjoyed seeing all the artwork on display, including my print at the Society of Scottish Artists 127th Annual Exhibition private view at the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) yesterday.

It's a great exhibition and opens today😊

The SSA Annual Exhibition is one of the largest contemporary art exhibitions in Scotland, produced entirely by artists, with no public funding.

The exhibition will take place in the Upper Galleries of The Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, from 11 January - 4 February 2026 to coincide with RSA200: Celebrating Together.

Exhibition Dates: Sunday 11 January - Wednesday 4 February 2026

Venue: RSA Upper Galleries, Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL

Opening Times: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Tickets: £5 entry | £4 concession | Free for under 16's and SSA Members

Artwork:
You Can't Hold Back the Night
Drypoint print with chine-colle
62 x 59 cm (framed)
Varied Edition of 12
2025

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