George Robb

I am a self-taught artist, and have worked with colour and paint since the age of fifteen.

I worked in the trade of painting, decorating and sign-writing until retirement at sixty-seven, running my own business for thirty five years.

I have painted in all media, and find that acrylics and pastels have been my forte for the last few years.

Most of my work is based on sky or sea backgrounds which I express myself to the full.

My most favored art I like to study is the Dutch school, especially work by Vermeer.

I am, at present, President of the Forecourt Art Group, having held that position for the last six years with great pleasure.

Being a Painter and Decorator has helped me have a greater understanding of colour.

Landscapes in watercolour are my main subjects.

I had two years of tuition, with Frances Crawford a well-known artist from Strathdon as my teacher.

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I enjoy working in various media including acrylics, watercolour, and pen and ink, the latter often combined with watercolour washes.

I particularly enjoy painting the landscape of my native North East Scotland, whether depicting the natural environment or town-scapes.

I’ve shown my work in exhibitions organised by the Forecourt Art Group, in Aberdeen, Fyvie and Peterculter, and currently have a painting in an exhibition at a local oil company’s headquarters in Aberdeen.

In September 2009 my picture, Gamrie – Looking to Crovie  (in the gallery below) was a prize-winner at the New Pitsligo Visual Arts Exhibition.

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I am a senior citizen and have been exhibiting with the Forecourt Art Club for 30 years.  I took up position as president for 14 years during this time. I am also a member of the Northern Art Group.

I paint in Oil, Watercolour and Acrylic. I have around 30 paintings in stock with a variety of subject matter- Landscapes, Seascapes and Mountains.

I have been an avid hill walker and rock climber and many of my pictures are taken from and inspired by the dramatic Scottish landscapes, mountains and standing stones.

Alistair Davidson

I paint in oil (the thicker the better) and have had many influences over the years from Nancy Kominski and Van Gogh to the Scottish and Canadian Colourists. John Lowrie Morrison is my biggest influence at present.

I started by copying old masters and attending lots of Art Classes at Aberdeen College (Ruthieston Annexe) and Grays School of Art (night classes), where I quickly developed my own style of painting over the years.
My main tutor Phil Thain really encouraged me to develop and improve.

I have dabbled in Watercolours and was lucky enough to be taught by Joan Wilson.

Whilst at College one of my paintings was used in a calendar publication and I have been lucky enough to sell work which has gone on display in various Solicitors and Doctors premises in Aberdeen.

I have been exhibiting with the Forecourt Artists for around 25 years. I have also had 3 pieces of work accepted by Aberdeen Artists Society and exhibited at Aberdeen Art Gallery, where I also worked as an Attendant for many years, helping set up many exhibitions and delivering art all over the country. It was interesting and I learnt a lot working behind the scenes at many high profile exhibitions.

I am a very prolific painter and like to paint quickly, anxious to get my impressions on canvas. I have done hundreds of paintings over the years and try to keep track of where they end up. Some have gone as far as America, Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Canada,

After retiring I find I am painting even more than usual. In recent years I have experimented with building up Oil on paper mache to give a 3D effect and this style seems really popular.

I paint various subject matter- Landscapes, Seascapes, Harbour Scenes, Flowers etc.

I attend an art club at Cove (Loirston Annexe) every week. I think after all this time my wife is finally used to the mess and the smell of linseed oil and turpentine.

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Jim Webster

I am a retired sheet metal worker and it is only in the last 6 years that I have started painting seriously.

I attended a class at Dyce Community Centre and learned to do watercolour.

Chehreh Goodwin was our excellent tutor and she helped raise me to the standard I am at now.

I now attend an art group in Summerhill Academy, where I am doing acrylic which I enjoy very much.

Hazel McAllister visits our class on a regular basis to give professional advice and tips.

I have now joined the Forecourt Art Group after a successful showing of my work and look forward to exhibiting my art.

I attended Aberdeen College to study Graphic Design and achieved an HNC. My specialised subject was Children’s Illustration, which is still a big influence in my work today.

I had the most fantastically talented tutors- Jim Furneaux, Phil Thain and the late Donny Kelman (who first pointed out that I had developed my “own style” of intricate pen and ink work).

After college I worked as a T-shirt designer/screen printer before becoming self-employed, where I firstly had my own T-shirt Label “Cirrus Minor” which was influenced by Fantasy Art and Skate Culture.

After my son came along I ran my own business doing craft stalls and jewellery making for several years.

In 2000 I founded a Children’s Charity and now manage a successful Childcare Company. I enjoy using my skills running regular Competitions and Art Projects for the children.

I mainly work in Pen and Ink at the moment. I still do more traditional Landscapes and Flowers in Watercolour and Pastel on occasion and love exploring the countryside around Royal Deeside.

I have been with the Forecourt Art Group for over 20 years now and I am currently the Treasurer.

I launched 2 Online Galleries in 2008 and have had a fantastic response from the on-line artist community.

In 2008 and 2009 I won several competitions with Australian Site – Redbubble and had my work featured on a regular basis by forum Groups and Online Magazines.

Galleries and Contact Information

I have online Galleries at Redbubble and Zazzle. Both Galleries have a wide range of Fine Art Prints, Cards, Canvases and Other Products such as T-shirts, Mugs, Mousemats, Bags and even Shoes.

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One of Anita’s most popular prints has came in the Top Ten in an online competition  celebrating 40 years of Woodstock. “Jimi” won a presitigious feature in a popular  online arts magazine Earth Monster Illustrated.

The winning image of Jimi Hendrix is available on Prints, Canvases, Art Cards and  T-Shirts at Anita’s Redbubble Store.

The original artwork is still available at £ 65 (framed) plus post and package.

If you are interested, please leave an enquiry on the site and we will forward your details to Anita.