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Derek Robertson (artist)
Derek Robertson Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, RSW Society of Scottish Artists, SSA Society of Animal Artists, SAA (born 1967) is a Scottish people, Scottish artist. One of the signature members of the Society of Animal Artists, he is known for his paintings of wildlife and landscapes, and for his poetic narrative work consisting of paintings, constructions and installations. He has been elected several times on the Council of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, RSW and has written and presented 5 television programs about his work and the wildlife he portrays and has written 5 books about his art: ''The Mugdrum'', ''Highland Sketchbook'', ''A Studio Under The Sky'', ''Otters, An Artist's Sketchbook'', ''"Living Landscapes"'' and ''Puffins: An Artist's Sketchbook''. His work has also illustrated many other publications. Life and work Derek Robertson was born near St Andrews, Fife, Scotland . While at the High School of Dundee he attended week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Scottish Society Of Painters In Watercolour
The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) is a Scottish organisation of painters. The first preliminary meeting of the society took place in Glasgow on 21 December 1877 as a reaction to a lack of interest in watercolour art by existing exhibitors. The society was inaugurated on 4 March 1878 with the election of its first president, Sir Francis Powell and vice president, Sam Bough. Its first exhibition of 172 pictures took place in November. It was founded to "promote, through exhibition, the medium of watercolour and encourage the bold, free and colourful qualities of Scottish Painting." The society received permission from Queen Victoria to use the prefix "Royal" in February 1888. In around 1894 the society changed its rules to allow female artists to be admitted with the same privileges as male artists. Throughout its history many renowned artists have been members, including David McClure, William McTaggart, Adam Bruce Thomson, Claire Harrigan, George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |