Contemporary Scottish Art

Since 1995 when his expressionist interpretations of the local landscape first began appearing in galleries in the North East, the demand for his vibrant, colourful paintings has grown steadily and recent sell out exhibitions in London and Dublin are an indication of how prominent a figure he has become in the new generation of Scottish colourists.

In 1999 a major commission from John Lewis plc for three large paintings for permanent display in their new flagship store in the Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow prompted Francis to take a year long sabbatical from teaching. During this period he studied for an MA at Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and, being a research based course, this required him to reflect deeply on his own work and try to see it in the wider context of current contemporary art... (continues below)

Following is a selection of this artists work, please phone (01350 728855) to see what we have available.

Essendy Hill acrylic 60cm x 60cm

Isla Ruin acrylic 19cm x 21cm

Isla Steading acrylic 15cm x 17cm

Kinloch Rise acrylic 60cm x 60cm