They were an artistic power couple. “In the Patio: Margaret Morris” captures the remarkable story of Margaret Morris, artist and influential innovator in modern dance and her partner, Scottish Colourist, John Duncan Fergusson. I have read that Margaret founded the Margaret Morris Movement, Celtic Ballet, and two Scottish National Ballets in Glasgow (1947) and in Pitlochry (1960). She also createdContinue reading “#FridayPainting: John Duncan Fergusson “In the Patio: Margaret Morris””
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#FridayPainting: Samuel John Peploe “Pink Roses, Chinese Vase”
The first time I heard the name Samuel John Peploe was when I read Alexander Mccall Smith’s book, “44 Scotland Street: Book One in the 44 Scotland Series. The story revolves around the appearance and disappearance and re-appearance of a painting that may be a “Peploe.” Alexander Mccall Smith kept readers engaged in the chaseContinue reading “#FridayPainting: Samuel John Peploe “Pink Roses, Chinese Vase””
#FridayPainting: Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell “A Lady in Black”
I love hats! When I turned over my art calendar for December 6, 2021, I knew without looking ahead that Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell’s “A Lady in Black” would be my choice for the #FridayPainting. Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell RSA (Royal Scottish Academy)born on April 12, 1883 was a Scottish Colourist painter, known for hisContinue reading “#FridayPainting: Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell “A Lady in Black””
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