Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Early Life and Education Born: February 20, 1926, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Died: February 20, 1998 (aged 72) Nationality: Scottish Attended Queen's Park School in Glasgow. Served as a Bevin Boy in the mines of West Lothian during World War II; early works depict mining scenes and portraits. Studied English and History at Glasgow University before focusing on Fine Art. Studied at Edinburgh College of Art (
1947-52), influenced by Anne Redpath, William Gillies, John Maxwell, and Robert Henderson Blyth. Awarded a travelling scholarship in 1952-3 and an Andrew Grant Fellowship in 1955-7, leading to periods working in Spain, Italy, Sicily, and Norway. Artistic Style and Development Early work influenced by Surrealism and Cubism. Developed a rich Colourist style, often referencing French Post-Impressionists like Matisse, Gauguin, Pic…
