Hamish Macdonald (artist)

Hamish MacDonald (1935-2008) was a Scottish impressionist and colourist painter from Glasgow, Scotland.[1] His paintings feature mainly landscapes and coastal scenes, with some still-life. [2] His work features in several major collections, including Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Paisely Art Gallery and the Duke of Edinburgh.[3]

Early life and education

MacDonald lived in the Scottish Highlands until aged 8, until he moved with his parents to the south side of Glasgow. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art from 1963-1967.

Career

MacDonald first exhibited his work at the Cosmo in Glasgow (now the Glasgow Film Theatre). He later taught art at several educational establishments in the Glasgow area, including Jordanhill College of Education, Mortherwell Technical College and Bell College of Technology. He began his role as Head of Art at St Patrick's High School in Coatbridge in 1974, remaining there until 1992.

MacDonald's paintings were influenced by the Impressionists and the Scottish Colourist movement, especially the works of Gillies and Eardley. He exhibited his paintings all around the UK, including exhibitions in the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal West of England Academy and the London and Glasgow art fairs. In 1989 he won the £5000 Laing Art Competition prize.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Hamish MacDonald". The Scotsman, 21 September 2008
  2. ↑ "U.K.: Hamish MacDonald, artist whose diagnosis 'opened new doors' dies, 73". Seniors World Chronicle. 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
  3. ↑ "BBC - Your Paintings - Hamish MacDonald". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Everything in the Garden is lovely", Clare Henry, The Glasgow Herald - Mar 31, 1989

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