28th July 2011
I’ve been splashing about in the Athenian Riviera this summer (not as glamorous as it sounds), and got some great source material of figures in pools, freshwater and saltwater lakes and the open sea. I’ve come back with a painting head on, and it’s been impossible to get me out of the studio. Really a […]
8th July 2011
I’ve been working hard on some new drawings for a figurative show at Blackheath Gallery in London in August. It’s the first time I’ve worked with a female model for some years and I’m really pleased with the results. My model is an aerial artist who has some pretty impressive moves in her repertoire. Here […]
30th May 2011
I am exhibiting new paintings and drawings alongside Edinburgh-based figurative painter Colin Dunbar at the Lunardi Gallery, Ceres, Fife through June and July. For more information, please contact the gallery (www.lunardigallery.com).
16th May 2011
I’ve just sent some new drawings over to Spain for the SWAB Art Fair in Barcelona. They will then be travelling on to China to be shown at Pantocrator Gallery in Shanghai. Fingers Xed I’ll get out there myself at some point over the next 6 months – never been to China and reckon it […]
27th April 2011
The Rock Trust is an Edinburgh-based charity which supports homeless young people and is currently staging a postcard exhibition with a host of postcards donated by a wealth of well-known artists (including my good self!). It is being staged at the Traverse Theatre and the public has a chance to bid for these little gems […]
25th March 2011
Still finishing work for the figurative show at Scotlandart in Edinburgh opening on 7th April. Posting a sneak preview of one of the new drawings, Morning Glory. Apologies to anyone looking for me in the Herald the other week – I ended up on the cutting room floor – however I will be in there […]
8th March 2011
An extremely exciting week in McArthur Land. Not only am I launching the brand, spanking, new, shiny website but on this Saturday, 12th March, I will be featured in interview with Alison Campsie in the magazine supplement of the Glasgow Herald – page 5ish, I think, although I hear the photo’s pretty huge so you […]
8th February 2011
I’m working hard now for the final push on the pieces I will be exhibiting at the AAF in London 10th – 14th March. This is a rather rubbish photo of my latest offering, ” The Road Less Travelled” which will be making an appearance in London. It’s a big drawing more than 120cm wide. […]
31st January 2011
I spent the weekend up north getting back to nature in the wilds of the astonishingly beautiful motherland. Always on the job, I couldn’t leave my faithful model at home. The bold and brave Nikolai, dressed and ready for action popped out of the car and into the wilderness whenever requested and I got some […]
23rd December 2010
The painting on my Xmas card is from a series of new monochrome underwater paintings I’m working on. There’s a fluidity about them that never really appeared with the drawings and I’m itching to get back in the studio to work on them. But…………first it’s that time again – back to the frozen north to […]
10th December 2010
I’ve been busy making some small studies and drawings and these are all newly available for sale through various galleries around the UK at the moment. Much smaller than I’ve worked over recent years but perfectly formed. If anyone would like to know what is sale for from whom just get in touch.
10th November 2010
Some quick-ish colour studies I’ve been making of my jumping men, Quite pleased with these – a lot of energy.
27th October 2010
Many apologies for my lack of postage – I was supposed to be in LA this month, however due to unforeseen circumstances I have found myself back in the motherland, where I have been setting up studio as it looks like I will be here for a while… To compensate, and dreaming of sunnier climbs, […]
21st September 2010
15th September 2010
It’s been an age since I last posted. However, the summer hols are finally over and the autumn spells a return to hard graft. The first in a series of small drawings.
10th August 2010
I have been working on a commission for a client in London. It is a whopping great drawing more than 2 metres in width.
31st July 2010
Apologies, not too much to report. It’s wedding season and I’m in Scotland – justification I would say. So far, I’ve nearly set myself on fire attempting to fire throw on the Isle of Lewis and even earlier fell over holding a baby – impressive…. However, two great pieces that are available for sale and […]
6th July 2010
Not one to rest on my laurels, I am busying myself with preparing the work for my next show in London in the autumn. Although mainly focusing now on boxers, I am also making a few pieces based on some photography I did on my recent trip to Formentera where I had the pleasure to […]
5th July 2010
Many thanks to everyone who came along to support at the opening at the Union Gallery last Thursday – it was a great night and I was delighted to be reunited with my dear friends the gallery girls team who I worked with many moons ago and still have as much fun with. We have […]
27th June 2010
Patsy McArthur/ Dylan Lisle Exhibition Preview Thursday 1st July 6-8pm Union Gallery, Broughton Street, Edinburgh http://www.uniongallery.co.uk/exhibitions/
