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Glasgow West End: Pat's Guide: Art: Paintings on Railings

Paintings and Railings 2009

Week-ends in June: 13/14, 20/21 and 27/28 (Parade Day - Sunday 14) - to receive full details about participating please call Lynne on 0141 339 3582 or 07779977612

Lynne Scobbie and Alan Bowie Lynne Scobbie, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and local artist, has been developing and nurturing this popular outdoor picture exhibition since its inception in 1996 after Michael Dale, the West End Festival Director came up with the idea. There are now 300 artists registered with Lynne and plenty of opportunity for more to get involved. (Contact Lynne at: Tetephone 0141 339 3582.

The photograph shows Lynne at work organising Paintings on Railings on a sunny Sunday this Springtime and includes her friend and fellow artist Alan Bowie.

Lynne explains the ideology behind "Paintings on Railings" as being simply providing " accessible and affordable art for the public" and "for artists of all levels to exhibit and sell their work". It includes, professionals, semi professionals, students, weekend artists, dabblers - you name it!

Jim and Jamie Simpson

It is a fantastic event and a lovely way to spend some time: the artists get a chance to show what they can do and customers can have a good look around, soak up the atmosphere and even buy some original art. Meeting the artist is of course a pleasant bonus. Some very well known artists hung their paintings from the same railings during the 50's and early 60's - many of whom have gone on to bigger and better things. You never know - you could be investing in a masterpiece.

Jim Simpson and his son Jamie, who has just graduated from Glasgow School of Art, have formed a fine team. They are keen contributors to Paintings on Railings and their work which depicts West End scenes is much in demand.

Martin Oates

Other regular contributors include: Martin Oates, Ron Lindsay, Damian Henry, Harry Cook, Frank Houston, Agnes Phillips, Ornella Bindi, Chris Bibby and Eleanor McGowan and of course Lynne Scobbie.

The outdoor gallery has become so popular that Paintings on Railings is held not only during the West End Festival but on the last weekend of the month from March through to October. It is a lovely way to spend some time and the situation beside the Botanics Main Gate on Queen Margaret Drive is perfect with the fabulous Kibble Palace in the background.

A second venue can be found in the City Centre:Paintings on Railings Goes to Town is now in its second season. This takes place at the railings around The Gallery of Modern Art - one Saturday during July, August, September, 0ctober and Christmas.

Pavement Artists

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There is plenty of opportunity for more artists to participate and increase the scope and range of what is on show. So don't be shy share your talent and inspiration and get involved in this brilliant event.
Anyone interested can contact Lynne at: 0141 339 3582 or 07779977612

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Hi, Im planning on exhibiting some work at paintings on railings this year 2010. I'm hoping to share a space (3m) with a friend, is this allowed? Also has anyone in the past sold prints that they have printed off at home from their own ink-jet printer? Im not 100% sure about the shelflife of printing is this way, can anyone advise? Cheers

Claire | Fri Apr 30 2010

Hi - I tried the number but didn't get through. I'm really keen on exhibiting on the railings at this years' West End Festival... I'm building up a batch of work for 2010 and would love the opportunity to show some of it during the event... or indeed any of the other dates you have planned in 2010. Thanks Jim

Jim Moore | Tue Apr 06 2010

Can I join the pictures on railings events? :-) I'll be your best friend x... Seriously I would love to bring some of my work along, Lainys coulourful world acrylic paintings ...Many thanks Lainy

lainy | Thu Jul 23 2009

Hi everyone I am a digital artist and I'm starting to like to learn how to paint. My interest started when I went to Dubai and visited the Third Line Gallery I fell in love with the paintings that was displayed there. Now I'm beginning to realized that art is really my passion.

KHAYLIE DIGITAL ARTIST | Tue Nov 18 2008

hi there i am interested in exhibiting some of my work. can I ask if there is a fee? who would i contact? how would i go about doing this?

debbie | Tue Sep 30 2008

I am an internatioanl student studying in Glasgow and nourish sketching as mmy best hobby. I would like the people of this beautiful city to view the styles and curves from a different land and with a different taste. I can promise that what I am going to display is something you must not have seen before

Gaurav Sharma | Fri Apr 18 2008

Hi, I'm a part-time artist with a huge collection of oils on canvas and pencil drawings. I would love to exhibit my work at paintings on railings as it woul be a great opportunity to have my work viewed by the public.

Morven Taylor-Peacock | Sun Nov 18 2007

In reply to the kind enquiries about our work it is possible to contact Jim and Jamie Simpson at 01415518939 or visit the website- www.simpsonfineart.com - jamie

Jamie Simpson | Wed Sep 05 2007

I went to the railings at the Botanic Gardens on the last Sunday of last month and there was no one there - why? My wife is a painter and would be interested in exhibiting - how does she go about this? What happens in wet weather apart from getting wet!!!

Mike Wrennall | Wed Aug 08 2007

I received a Jamie Simpson print as a wedding present and would like to buy the same for friends who met whilst living in Glasgow. Where can I do this?

catrin Stuart | Mon Jul 02 2007

hullo i am trying to contact jim and jamie simpson as i wish to buy some of thier artwork

malcolm rougvie | Tue May 15 2007

Hi, I am a budding photographer expanding my portfolio of images around Glasgow and Scotland, how can I take part in these exhibitions?

John Bernardon | Wed Feb 28 2007

Born and Bred in Ayr but now live in Crewe Cheshire. Would love to exhibit work during the festivals etc. Please send me details.Thanks

Meg Cumming | Wed Feb 21 2007

I am currently looking for a couple of framed paintings of Glasgow and a few landscape pictures for my living room, can anybody give any recommendations where to pick up some reasonably priced pieces.

Dave | Sat Feb 03 2007

I'm trying to find out the name of an artist who exhibits at paintings on railings. The paintings I've seen are of Glasgow tenements at odd angles, often with single colour backgrounds and sometimes with a pigeon sitting on a phone wire. Realise that's not the best description but grateful for any help you can give me! Would be interested in buying one if I can get hold of the artist. Or going to see them if they'll be on display anywhere soon.

Paul Downie | Wed Sep 27 2006

I'm gradually managing to self-promote my own abstract paintings in my local area. If there are any other artists out there who can advise ways forward or suggest outlets/galleries (even slightly further afield) to approach regarding this style of work please contact me anytime. Thanks in anticipation. I live in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Gerry Quinn | Tue Sep 26 2006

Seemingly irrelevant question: Is Alan Bowie American?

Susan | Thu Sep 21 2006

I have a picture of the university cafe by jim simpson. One of my friends would like to buy one as a present for her husband....help! where can I get one?? Thanks Vicky

Vicky | Wed Aug 09 2006

Hi, i'm currently working on a new body of work but would love the opportunity to participate in this event in the future, please send me details of how i can join in. Thanks.

Ronnie MacThomas | Tue May 23 2006

Hi Saw a pic of Alan Bowie. Lost touch with him ages ago.Would love to hear from him again.....

dave | Mon Feb 20 2006

Jamie i believe i have a painting that u did of 'sunday afternoon Rothesay' i received it as a gift and love it so much i would like to know if u have anymore paintings of Rothesay! please contact me!! thanx

Ashleigh Maxwell | Thu Feb 10 2005

Hi, I've recently opened a small business - The Sandcastle - in Clydebank Shopping Halls. I sell my original watercolour and acrylic paintings, mainly seascapes, hand painted satan pillows and other nautical and ocean decor. I would love to take part in your events. Looks like a great way to promote original work and share knowledge and influence.

Iain McWilliams | Wed Jan 26 2005

Hello,. I am a digital artist with a vast selection of digital artwork (digital photographs of various buildings in Glasgow, which have been stylised and given more exciting colours), and I would like to take part in this event as it sounds great. Thanks Michael Murray Digital Artist tel (mob) 07989426189 tel (home) 01413344527

Michael Murray | Tue Feb 24 2004

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