The Paintings of Scott Carruthers - Artists Blog

The Big Postcard Show

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:46:00 +0000

The Big Postcard Show is a new exhibition starting Friday 20th January at Scotlandart Galleries in Edinburgh. The exhibition proved a massive success last year, and with such an eclectic mix of paintings on show by 60 the artists taking part, it should be another great event.

"Life"

22cm x 16cm - Acrylic on board

"Money"

22cm x 16cm - Acrylic on board

All the paintings in the exhibition are of postcard size (approx 21cm x 15cm) hence the title of the show :)

for more information visit scotlandart.com

Enjoy

Edinburgh Art Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:36:00 +0000

I am pleased to say I will be showing work at this years Edinburgh Art Fair, now in its 7th year and will no doubt be all the more impressive this year as the others!

My work will be represented by Gallery Perutz of Wiltshire and they can be found located at Stand B9 at the show which runs from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November.

For more information on the fair, the location and directions, visit www.artedinburgh.com

* New Online Shop Facility *

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:28:00 +0000

I have made a selection of New Paintings available to buy direct through myself using the Online Shop facility on my website.

Click the link here to view the work and if you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

As always, commissions can also be undertaken, either similar to work previously created or something based around your own ideas.

Remember to browse through the gallery sections for a little bit of inspiration :)

Best wishes

www.scottcarruthers.co.uk

All The Leaves Are Brown

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:44:00 +0000

Artery Gallery in St Andrews now have a brand new selection of original paintings available, including "Autumn Leaves" and "Empire". A little celebration of our British seasons! :)

'Autumn Leaves'

(30" x 30" acrylic on box canvas)

'Empire'

(30" x 30" acrylic on box canvas)

Visit www.arteryuk.com to find more information on these pieces and view other work currently available.

Life is a Game We Play

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:54:00 +0000

Using the idea of board games as metaphors for life, I have created these paintings based around choices, decisions and life changing moments.

As we go through life every decision we make throughout the day shapes our current reality. Some decisions are more important than others of course, but each one can take us on a specific path.

Whether it’s a conscientious choice or perhaps just a moment of luck, for that instant in time sets us up on a new journey.

Often we may go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking, but each thought and action shapes who we are as a person as we follow through with the decisions we make.

These paintings and more from the series are now available at www.scotlandart.com

Painting Sells at 'Children at Play' Charity Auction @ RCA London

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:12:00 +0000

Recently I attended an exhibition held at The Royal College of Art, London, where I had donated one of my original paintings to the ‘Children at Play’ charity auction.

This new venture has been set up by Tanya Baxter Contemporary at the Kings Road Gallery and the 'Right to Play' charity organisation. With association from Goldman Sachs, Cadogan Estates and Chelsea FC, the aim of the event was to raise funds for ‘Right to Play’, whose mission is to improve the lives of children in disadvantaged areas of the world by using the power of sport and play for development of health and peace.

I’m pleased to announce that my donated painting, ‘Keys to the World’, sold on the night for £1800 with 100% of the proceeds going to ‘Right to Play’.

"Keys to the World"

(80cm x 60cm Acrylic on box canvas)

Amongst the exhibition were paintings by 750 pupils from 4 local state primary schools, aiming to raise money for their own schools as well as ‘Right to Play’.

Renowned artists Sacha Jafri and Sir Peter Blake also donated works, and the Chelsea FC players were involved in creating their own unique style of paintings which were then signed and auctioned off.

With over £50,000 raised on the night alone, it turned out to be a very worthwhile evening!

New Compilation Video for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:04:00 +0000

www.scottcarruthers.co.uk

Join the Mailing List

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:48:00 +0000

You can now join my Email Mailing List to stay upto date with special news and exhibitions.

Click here to visit the 'Contact' page via the main website and just send a blank message to join.

Many thanks

Solo Exhibition @ Artery Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:06:00 +0000

Solo Exhibition

ARTERY GALLERY

43 South Street, St Andrews

KY16 9QR

01334 478221

from 18th MAY 2011

including work from the 'Paintings of Plastic Men' collection

"Weekend Wars"

available to view soon at

www.arteryuk.com

Richard Goodall Gallery, Manchester

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:12:00 +0000

New collection of work now exhibiting at the Richard Goodall Gallery based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester.

Richard Goodall Gallery is the leading gallery for Contemporary Art and Fine Art Photography in the UK and is the largest commercial gallery in the UK.

About the Paintings

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:20:00 +0000

My paintings are largely inspired by a mix of nostalgia from my own childhood along with watching my own two young kids grow up. Not necessarily making any comparisons, but being reminded of the nostalgic years and how their life today differs in these modern times, yet in many ways mirror my own childhood.

In the garden with Mum. My first memory of snow.

An idea for a painting can come from anywhere. Usually from a memory or experience of when I was young or by observing something my kids might do. Watching them at play or just relaxing in front off the television. I try to imagine what they are thinking, and this sometimes triggers similar thoughts that I may have had at the same age. I then want to put these memories and stories into an image. Although my kids provide the majority of inspiration for my work, some paintings have also been influenced by a particular song, by something I have seen or read in the news or a conversation I have had or heard, all relating to childhood and particularly the comparisons with differing generations.

Pulling on a long scarf. Who needs an Xbox!

Painting the characters in a naive, cartoon like style helps represent the childhood aspect of the work, taking the seriousness out of the piece and at the same time accentuating the innocence of children.

I feel keeping the background clean and sparse, free of any landscape, means the essence of the narrative and the children themselves are the focus of the viewer’s attention.

That's me on the left with the stupid grin.

New Work at Artery Gallery, St Andrews

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:19:00 +0000

Four new paintings are now on show at Artery Gallery which you can see by clicking the link to their website at www.arteryuk.com

I hope to have more news soon regarding a larger forthcoming exhibition at the Gallery. It should be one of my biggest exhibitions of work so far which I am very excited about!

Plans are underway as to what work I will be producing for Artery Gallery, but rest assured there will be some brand new pieces along with some familiar favourites.

So not only will I be looking forward to Spring/Summer for the long awaited better weather, but also for what I hope to be a successful show!

The Big Postcard Exhibition at Scotlandart Galleries, Edinburgh

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:34:00 +0000

"Do You Wanna Be a Spaceman?"

"Hey Ho, Lets Go"

2 New Additions to 'The Artist Collection' - Piet Mondrian and Jackson Pollock

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:26:00 +0000

Both or these paintings, although taken from 2 very different artists have something quite significant in common.

Piet Mondrian would carefully and methodically paint vertical and horizontal thick, straight black lines across the white canvas with 3 primary colours filling in chosen squares.

Jackson Pollock on the other hand would use a 'drip' technique, covering the canvas with a rhythmic fluidity of dripping and splashing paint.

"Triangles and Rhombuses" - (Piet Mondrian)

"Any Colour You Like" - (Jackson Pollock)

Despite the seemingly randomness of Pollocks paintings, like Mondrian he bases his work on a highly thought out process of composition. Theres something about that that I like as I use alot of composition in my own paintings, which is why I think these 2 paintings work really well and make important additions to this collection.

Upcoming Shows and Fairs

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:53:00 +0000

I know I haven't updated my blog for a while now, mainly because I haven't actually done much painting! The last month or so has been taken up by School holidays, short breaks and just general pottering around the house with only a minimum amount of my time dedicated to painting.

Thankfully I do now feel totally refreshed and this past week has been great, just to get back into working and with a few shows and fairs coming up, what better reason to crack on with some brand new work and develop new ideas!....

Newcastle Gateshead Art Fair - 1st - 3rd October

London Affordable Art Fair - 21st - 24th October

Scotlandart.com Exhibition - 28th October onwards

I will post some images of exhibiting work nearer the show dates, so keep checking back ! :)

New Desktop Wallpaper (1024 x 765)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:47:00 +0000

This painting titled 'The Modern World' was commissioned earlier in the year, and since then, it has quickly become one of my personal favourites.

I use it as wallpaper on both my PC and Blackberry, so thought I would create an official Desktop Wallaper to share and for you to download.

1024 x 765

Click on the image to enlarge, then right click and save.

The Open? "All Around The World" (Holes 6 - 10)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:37:00 +0000

"All Around The World" (30" x 24" Acrylic on Box Canvas)

Hole 8 - Aztec Pyramid

Hole 9 - The Kremlin

Visit the Artery Gallery website at www.arteryuk.com for more details.

The Open? "All Around The World" (Holes 1 - 5)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:25:00 +0000

It's the British Open at St Andrews this month and to coincide with the event, Artery Gallery based in St Andrews itself, is showing a mini exhibition of some fun new golf paintings.

"All Around The World" (30" x 24" Acrylic on Box Canvas)

Who says golf spoils a good walk when a little game of 'mini golf' like this can take you to landmarks across the globe! :)

Hole 5 - Taj Mahal

Hole 2 - Statue of Liberty

Visit the Artery Gallery website at www.arteryuk.com for more details.

New Exhibition at Artery Gallery, St Andrews

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:55:00 +0000

one: Trike
(8" x 8" acrylic on box canvas)

A new collection of 8 original paintings are now on show at Artery Gallery in St Andrews, Scotland, including 4 new 'one' paintings.

I'm really pleased with the response this new series has achieved, consistently selling well and one off commissions are also proving a popular choice. Artery Gallery is only the second gallery to be showing this series so hopefully the success will continue and with Artery's track record for selling my work, I'm very hopeful of a positive exhibition.

Between 2007 and 2009, my paintings received much admiration whilst on show at Artery, and now after a break, it's great to be working in conjunction with the gallery once more.

For more information log onto the gallery website at www.arteryuk.com or get on your 'Trike' and visit Artery Gallery at 43 South Street, St Andrews, Fife.

Scottish Contemporary Art Auction @ McTears

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:14:00 +0000

The next Scottish Contemporary Art Auction takes place at McTears Auctioneers in Glasgow on May 12th and I'm pleased to announce that 3 of my paintings are included in the auction.

If you can't make it to the auction in person, live bidding is available by visiting the McTears website where you can also view the complete catalogue.

McTear's now famous art auction includes works from Scotland's finest artists.

My paintings are listed as lots 115 'Me plus One', 116 'Chasing Rainbows' and 117 'The World is Yours'.

Out to Play: "Weekend Wars"

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:34:00 +0000

Cowboys and Indians or Soldiers and Armies (or whatever outfit and weapon you happened to own) would always be a good way to vent those boyhood energies. Running and shooting, that’s what it was all about.

Armed with swords and lightsabers, lasers and pistols, and if you had ones with the red gun caps for sound effects (and smell), then even better! The odd argument of whether you were shot or not was quickly forgotten as no one really wants to be lying on the ground with all the action going on, and this was mutually understood.

Water pistols would be the real danger weapon, especially if all you had was a plastic gun which lets face it, does zero damage!!

Into the kitchen for an empty Fairy Liquid bottle would be the answer. Crude, but ideal for long range and always pretty accurate!

Watch a 2 min video montage of the 'Out to Play' collection

Out to Play: "Take Aim"

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:32:00 +0000

Out in the playground would be the usual arena for a good old game of conkers or marbles.

Your prize conker in hand, stringed up and ready for competition, giving it a good swing and ‘whack’ against your opponents conker until one eventually gives way! Then searching for your next competitor, or perhaps he would already be waiting, ready to test his own champion chestnut!

Just watch out for the dreaded ‘stampsese’!!

Marbles is a less aggressive sport, though far more challenging. There are many variations of games of marbles all of which require accuracy and skill, but the rule of thumb is the same for each;

If you’re playing with your best marbles, don't play for ‘keeps’!!

Watch a 2 min video montage of the 'Out to Play' collection

Out to Play: "Round Our Way"

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:24:00 +0000

A half decent playing area, jumpers for goalposts….or perhaps a conveniently placed sign, and anything up to 25-a-side were all the essentials you needed for a good kick-a-bout with your pals and anyone else keen to join in.

Undoubtedly there would always be a couple of kids who would constantly have the ball due to their far superior skill level, while the rest of us would have to chase a few shadows, yet there was still a sense of camaraderie, each and every ’player’ mucking in for the cause, some more than most obviously!

As darkness approached, the numbers would slowly whittle down as tea time beckoned, leaving perhaps only a few of the hardcore, determined players eager to find a winner, which usually meant a unanimous decision of “The next goal wins!”

Watch a 2 min video montage of the 'Out to Play' collection

Homage to MC Escher

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:57:00 +0000

"Opportunity Three" (30" x 30" acrylic on box canvas)

Here is the final image of the MC Escher homage I have been working on over the last week. A sure fire headache from start to finish, but at the same time it's been an enjoyable painting to create.

I've always been fascinated by Eschers work and his image titled 'Relativity' in particular. I actually completed a large jigsaw of this image many years ago, though I'm not sure which was the more challenging, working out all the angles and gravity sources or fitting together hundreds of seemingly identical jigsaw pieces!!

The painting will soon be heading down to London and will be on show at the Chelsea Art Fair through Gallery Perutz of Calstone, Wiltshire. The gallery will also be showing 3 other brand new paintings at the fair which I hope to post here soon.

It's all Relative!

noreply@blogger.com (Scott Carruthers) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:59:00 +0000

Today I have mostly been painting stairs leading up, down, left, right...and to knowhere.

Painted in 3 dimensions and including 3 sources of gravity, it's aready turning into a bit of a headache, and I've thought to myself on more than one occasion that I wish I hadn't of started such a task.

I will however persevere and hopefully I will achieve!

The Paintings of Scott Carruthers - Artists Blog

The Big Postcard Show

Edinburgh Art Fair

* New Online Shop Facility *

All The Leaves Are Brown

Life is a Game We Play

Painting Sells at 'Children at Play' Charity Auction @ RCA London

New Compilation Video for 2011

Join the Mailing List

Solo Exhibition @ Artery Gallery

Richard Goodall Gallery, Manchester

About the Paintings

New Work at Artery Gallery, St Andrews

The Big Postcard Exhibition at Scotlandart Galleries, Edinburgh

2 New Additions to 'The Artist Collection' - Piet Mondrian and Jackson Pollock

Upcoming Shows and Fairs

*New* Desktop Wallpaper (1024 x 765)

The Open? "All Around The World" (Holes 6 - 10)

The Open? "All Around The World" (Holes 1 - 5)

New Exhibition at Artery Gallery, St Andrews

Scottish Contemporary Art Auction @ McTears

Out to Play: "Weekend Wars"

Out to Play: "Take Aim"

Out to Play: "Round Our Way"

Homage to MC Escher

It's all Relative!

New Desktop Wallpaper (1024 x 765)