Issue 1

In the first issue of art-scot, we feature five articles: a substantial review of Malcolm McCoig's long career; a persuasive argument to reconsider John Byrne's Patrick pictures; an insight into Peter Davis' work and methods; a focus on Claire McVinnie's Morroccan pictures; and a salute to the life and work of Anda Paterson. Click on the boxes to go through to each piece. We hope you'll find something of interest.

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Malcolm McCoig's life and work surveyed - the GSA with Bob Stewart, setting up Peacock, printing expertly, painting exuberantly, always with an eye for making the ordinary extraordinary.

John Byrne used the pseudonym Patrick to open new doors and new markets in his early career, but how close has his alter ego been to the works he signs himself?

Peter Davis paints nature in the most natural way: a master of watercolour technique at the peak of his creative powers.

Claire McVinnie's Moroccan prints are outstanding and she talks us through the creative ideas and technical process.

Anda Paterson spent nearly 70 years drawing and painting poor people and the everyday worlds of the West of Scotland and the Iberian peninsula. We salute a major figure in post-war Scottish art.