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Ayrshire Artists || Alison Thomas Artist
As part of my VACMA (Visual Artist &Makers Award) project based around Irvine and its harbourside I’ve been researching some of the vessels in the Scottish Maritime Museum collection. ‘Venus’ is one of my favourites, she is a traditional fishing vessel known as a ‘fourareen’ made from driftwood collected on the remote island of Foula, part of the Shetland archipelago. I love how she’s made from driftwood! Something I’ve been using in my work lately.
This A2 (42 x 59 cm) pastel drawing is a study of how she may have looked on the water and I’ve enjoyed playing with various colours on the wood detail. The three fish on the sail are meant to represent the types of fish that she may have been used to catch such as cod, herring & plaice. I’m sure the waters were much more plentiful in 1898 when she was built so I decided to make them quite ghostly looking. I’ve tried to portray her on calm waters on a sunny day, really into yellow at the moment - a colour I’ve always avoided but now loving it!
This original drawing is available for sale for £90, unframed. Please pm me if you are interested. Thanks!
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Artists & Makers Calendar || Day 6
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Today we have the wonderful Alison Thomas Artist 🦊 with 'Mr Big Ears'
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Exhibition | Courtyard Studios (Alison Thomas)
Welcome to the Virtual Courtyard Studios Annual Exhibition of Group Work. For the past six weeks we've been showcasing new artwork from ten of these fantastic and varied artists.
Our final artist is Alison Thomas Artist.
"I graduated in 1996 from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee. Since then I have grown as an artist and teacher especially during the 20 years spent in my studio at Irvine harbourside. From here I produce paintings and handmade felt in addition to running regular art classes for children and adults.
In my journey as an artist I have covered a wide range of themes and there are some I find I keep returning to. Ships, buildings and nature are common subjects in my work although I also spent a few years exploring the circus."
All artwork featured today is for sale. Contact the artist or email us at
[email protected] for more info.
Please join us next Wednesday for a video of the full exhibition!
Virtual Art and Craft Fair |
Our next artist is the wonderful Alison Thomas Artist
Alison graduated in 1996 from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and works from her studio at Irvine Harbourside where she has been based for the past 20 years.
From here she produces paintings and handmade felt in addition to running regular art classes for children and adults.
Alison covers a wide range of themes in her artwork, with ships, buildings and nature common subjects.
Alison's studio will hopefully be opening to the public again soon when you will be more than welcome to visit – there is a large selection of various items priced from £5 - £800 and she is intending to have more available online soon.
For more information on any of the artwork seen here today please contact Alison via the Facebook link above.
🖼 At Home with the HAC...HOME ART
This artwork was shared by Gail from Ayr. A fan of Alison Thomas Artist both of these pieces were purchased from the Courtyard Studios Open Weekend, which takes place every year on the first weekend in October.
The Ailsa Craig sunset was purchased by Gail, who loved the colours, and the flowers were a gift.
Do you have any local art at home? Share it with is by emailing it to
[email protected]
Art and Design Fair | Meet the Artist
Alison Thomas Artist has been a practising artist working from the Courtyard Studios in Irvine for 21 years.
In addition to running Ayrshire Art Classes from her studio she produces paintings and handmade felt pieces. Her work tends to be very colourful and fun and a lot of her artwork has been inspired by the circus. She enjoys using various materials within her paintings and felt work to create textures.
Alison will be selling a variety of mounted original artwork and giclee prints as well as a wide selection of affordable handmade print blocks and 2020 calendars featuring fun and colourful images.
The Christmas Art and Design Fair is taking place on Sunday 1 December, 12pm - 4pm at the Irvine Townhouse. Free entry!
Hi Alison, my artist page is Diane Evans Artist- there are landscapes on there and a pic of the dog.
