I'm in good company on the walls of the Glasgow Art Club this month alongside a series of delicate original ink and graphite drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh '
The Bar at the Glasgow Art Club - my oil Voyage en Côte d'Azur hangs above the fireplace alongside works from the Club Collection
Detail - Lavander, Walberswick 1915 CRM
The Glasgow Art Club gallery
October 2019
I am honoured to be selected as Artist of the Month at the Prestigious Glasgow Art Club with its newly restored Charles Rennie Mackintosh Gallery.
The Club, established 1867, has had a multi million pound renovation:
"The Gallery has been completely refurbished. It was stripped back to the brick work, earth floor and the roof removed. It was rebuilt, repaired and restored to its original."
- Celia Sinclair, Trustee of the Glasgow Art Club and leader of the renovation project- Founder of the Willow Tearooms Trust
The Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, Glasgow is open to the public and I must also highly recommend another historic venue on the Mackintosh trail - the original ' Willow Tea Rooms Trust' which is just around the corner at 217 Sauchiehall Street.. the afternoon teas are second to none!
Voyage en Côte d'Azur by Peter Graham R.O.I. (86 x 86cm- oil on canvas)
Peter's recent painting will be on show at The Club
Having recently returned from one of my regular painting trips to Mull and The Inner Hebrides I find the world a calmer place. These distant Isles are the perfect tonic for the soul - I regularly meet artists and writers on my travels to the West Coast of Scotland- it seems to hold some of the secrets that lead to that illusive inspiration - enjoy the view
A changing display of recent paintings by Peter will be a new feature of the magnificently appointed Saint-Tropez Lounge Club of The Capitainerie . Peter was official artist of Les Voiles Latines Regatta in 2018. Anne-Marie Dandin, Head of Communications at the Port invited Peter to be part of the new face of the Port of Saint-Tropez with the opening of the Lounge Club of The Capitainerie. The Lounge is inspired by the great period of transatlantic shipping and affords spectacular views of the historic town and the port entrance.
Anne-Marie Dandin, Head of Communications, Port de Saint-Tropez, with artist Peter Graham on the panoramic terrace balcony of the new Saint-Tropez Capitainerie Lounge Club
Monsieur Jean-François TOURRET
Directeur du Port de Saint-Tropez with Peter Graham presenting his painting 'Les Graniers' in May this year
Peter Graham ROI, with Anne-Marie Dandin- Head of Communications at The Port of Saint Tropez and Sebastien Marquez, Sculptor (L-R)
A new article appears in the May 2019 issue of 'The Artist' Magazine written this year and covering some if my favourite painting locations in France.
Peter Graham's New York Morning
Preparing to paint
New York Windows - sneak peak at a watercolour in progress!
Thank you for making the ROI Annual Exhibition one of the best ever at The Mall Galleries London - here are a few highlights from the Private View
Phil and Winnie De'Ath, Director of Brand Communications for World Wildlife Fund , Peter Graham ROI (L-R)
Dr Chris Baxter, Medical Director North London Hospice, Peter Graham ROI, Ben Brotherton, ROI Exhibitor (L-R)
Forthcoming event
'Postcard from France' is my new article coming up due for publication in the May 2019 Issue of ' The Artist' Magazine -
Peter Graham painting on The French Riviera
I have created a range of greetings cards inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh which are available at the Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1 during the Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition which runs from 28 November - 9th December 2018.
The Glasgow Table 40 x 40cm oil
The Mackintosh Legacy
In designing the Glasgow School of Art , architect and painter Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 - 1928) embraced every aspect of the space, including moving between rooms. Flower alcoves were built at the entrance to each painting studio, with instructions for stems to be placed daily. Mackintosh saw the vital connection between nature, harmony and mood for the aspiring artist.
- Peter Graham ROI - Glasgow School of Art 1976 -80
The devastating fires at the Glasgow School of Art touched many people not least the painters and artists who went through the famous doors.
Here are some images of the Art School:
The Mackintosh Masterpiece Glasgow School of Art, Scott Street facade (built 1907- 1909) after the fire of 2014 - ©Peter Graham
Glasgow School of Art Renfrew Street Facade 2014 - ©Peter Graham
Glasgow School of Art entrance 2014 - ©Peter Graham
View of Glasgow School of Art from Bath Street 2018 - ©Peter Graham