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Angus Grant Art craft fair stall kilted


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A craft fair calendar

I’ve been getting my craft fair calendar sorted for 2019 and will be a load of great events during the next few months.

I’m really excited about going to Piping Inverness, which is a new event for the city. This is the European Pipe Band Championships 2019 and will attract pipers from across the world, including Australia, Belgium and Denmark. You might have been to the championships in Forres over the past few year and will know how much of a spectacle this is. Inverness has taken over hosting and will hold the event at Bught Park until 2021.

Angus Grant Art craft fair stall kilted

I’ll also be joining Exclusively Highlands for a number of craft fairs, including Brodie Castle and Eden Court Theatre.

You can find all the dates on my Craft Fairs and Workshops page.

And there will be more dates added as I confirm other events, so keep checking the page for updates.

Until then, if you’re looking for a wee gift inspired by the Cairngorms, visit my shop to see the available range.

Loch an Eilein by Angus Grant


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Three commissions

I’ve been taking a break from painting over Christmas but wanted to share my most recent commissions with you.

First up is this colourful picture of Grantown East, the new visitor centre created in a dilapidated railway station on the outskirts of the town. After years of hard graft to get the place up and running, Karen Blessington and Dave Garman wanted a view of the finished site.

Grantown East by Angus Grant

If you’ve visited, you’ll know how beautiful it is. The railway carriages house a restaurant selling excellent pizza, while the old station has been lovingly refurbished to become a shop and visitor centre. It was great to be able to show the place in its new glory.

My second commission was also railway-related: a view from Lagyie on the A95 whisky road, looking towards the Strathspey Railway and beyond to the Cairngorms.

Lagyie by Angus Grant

It’s a really stunning view and I enjoyed painting the steam engine and its carriages.

Finally, I was asked to paint Loch an Eilein for a present.

Loch an Eilein by Angus Grant

I haven’t done this scene for a while so it was good to return to it: it’s such a popular and beautiful place. I’m delighted with how it turned out, particularly the castle.

Happy New Year when it comes and here’s to lots of new painting challenges in 2019!

Christmas tree using airbrush


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Highland Wildlife Park Art

There’s a wee bonus on offer if you’re visiting the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig this weekend.

As well as seeing polar bears, tigers, lynx and snow leopards, you can have a go at making Christmas cards with me!

I’m running a day of mini-workshops at the park on Saturday, with some fun and easy ways to make lovely pictures. Materials will be provided and the sessions are free and suitable for all ages and abilities.

We’ll use the airbrush to blow green ink around to draw Christmas trees. And we’ll do some easy printing with feathers and turn the images into animals by drawing on them with pens and coloured pencils.

Giraffe picture with printed feather
Bird picture with printed feather
Christmas tree using airbrush

These are simple ways of creating artwork – everyone can have a go.

The workshops will start every hour from 12.15pm and will take place in the shop.

 

 

New Highland Cow teapots, cups and saucers from Angus Grant Art


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Tea anyone?

I’m delighted to share these new tea sets. Just got them out of the kiln this evening in time for Jane to take along to the stall at the Eastgate Centre, Inverness, tomorrow. If you get a chance pop in and see her. They are stylish porcelain cups and saucers with a nice rustic finish and the capacity to hold a “good cuppa”.

New Bumblebee teapots, cups and saucers from Angus Grant Art
New Highland Cow teapots, cups and saucers from Angus Grant Art

 

 

Robin Chunky Mug by Angus Grant Art


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Robins return

Summer is gone – it’s pretty dreich outside the studio. And I know it’s too early to say it, but my thoughts are turning to Christmas.

This year, I’ve got a special festive product. If you have been following my work for the past few years, you’ll remember my wee robin mugs. Well, they’re back!

Robinmug_crop_web

Look out for this one at my craft fairs over the next few months. But they’re making a flying visit to the Highland Wildlife Park!

 

Blue and Gold by Angus Grant


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Strathpeffer and beyond!

It’s always a pleasure to get the chance to exhibit paintings further afield so I’m delighted that some of my fishy paintings will be at the annual Strathpeffer Art Fair.

The show started today (Thursday November 23) and runs until Sunday. This is a huge exhibition and sale taking place at the village’s lovely Victorian pavilion. It’s my second year taking part alongside scores of Highland artists and I can thoroughly recommend it for a visit.

Opening hours are:
Friday 24th Nov – 10am-8pm
Saturday 25th Nov – 10am-6pm
Sunday 26th Nov – 10am-2pm

 

Blue and Gold by Angus Grant
Blue and Gold by Angus Grant
Mayfly Rise by Angus Grant
Mayfly Rise
Green Highlander
Green Highlander

And because your Christmas shopping missions continue for a few more weeks, I’ll be at Castle Fraser, Inverurie, on Saturday and Sunday with the Exclusively Highlands event. More information here.

And for good measure, I’ll also be represented at a wee fair closer to home, at The Pagoda in Grantown. This event runs on Sunday only, 10am-2pm. Got a wee helper going along!

Loch Morlich sale


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SALE: £10 OFF LOCH MORLICH BEACH

It’s my first “Black Friday Cyber Monday” and I’ve got a great deal for you!

Get the Loch Morlich Beach pine print for just £29.95, with free postage and packing, when you shop online.

Stock is limited so you need to be quick!

sale!