Welcome to Scottish Muse, a virtual gallery showcasing the work of Ayrshire-based artist Ray Leaning. An established master of pencilwork, Ray also works in chalk and conté and in oils.
Inspired by Scotland's architectural history, melancholic landscapes and dramatic coastline, this new body of work celebrates the emotive scenery for which Scotland is famous.
A strictly limited edition print run of just 107 copies of each image is now available.
To enquire about availability of the original artworks, please email ray@ScottishMuse.co.uk
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News:
Local joint exhibition -extended viewing - June 2010:
Croy
House Art Group - June to August 2010
Are you a Frustrated Creative?
Learn to draw and paint this summer,
with two professional artists, at one of the most picturesque spots on
the Ayrshire coast. Croy House nestles in Croy Bay, enjoying magnificent
views of Culzean Castle and out across the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig
and the Isle of Arran.
Here you will explore the traditional skills of fine art: horizon lines
and accurate measuring by eye, depth and distance, light and shadows,
quick sketching and loose drawing, composition, texture, figure drawing
and portraiture. This will lead you into colour, using paint and working
on canvas.
Resident artist at Croy House, Roddy McKenzie, is an
Ayrshire-born artist who graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1982.
Roddy has travelled and painted throughout the British Isles, Europe and
America, exploring Dada and Surrealism, Pop Art and Impressionism –
all reflected at different times in his painting, sculpture and photography.
His current works, on display at Croy, are inspired by the landscapes
and stunning seascapes that surround his home.
Ray Leaning completed his BA in Fine Art at Exeter, before
doing a PGCE Art & Design at Brighton University. The simple pencil
is Ray’s medium of choice although he also works in oil on canvas.
He is known world-wide for his figurative work of dancers and burlesque
performers. A move to Ayrshire four years ago opened his eyes to capturing
the drama of Scottish land and seascapes.
Croy House Art Group is a new collaboration for these two artists, with
some 60+ years of experience between them. Ray and Roddy are hoping their
tuition will give beginners the skills they need to get off to a flying
start, and inspire amateur artists to take creative leaps forward.
Classes are every Sunday afternoon, 1pm until 3.30pm,
and begin on Sunday 27 June.
This ten week block costs £25 per session. Art materials and refreshments
are provided, and there’s plenty of space to park. It is hoped that
fine weather will allow some drawing and painting in the landscape. Classes
are for adults only; all levels and abilities are welcome. If you are
unsure whether or not to take the plunge, try the half price taster session
at 1pm on Sunday 20 June: 2 1/2 hours for just £12.50.
Please ring to reserve a place:
Alison & Roddy McKenzie 01292
500 471
Article by Carol Milligan, carol@leaning.co.uk
Art at
Croy
Art at Croy Gallery & Studio - Gallery and studio of Roddy Mckenzie
Croy House, Croy, Maybole KA19 8JS Scotland
Tel: 01292 500 471 or Email - info@artatcroy.com http://www.artatcroy.com
Ray Leaning & Carol Milligan
MUSE
Fine Art & Design
107
Castlehill Road, Ayr,
Scotland
KA7 2LE
01292
281372
ray@ScottishMuse.co.uk
All images on this site are copyright Ray Leaning.
These images are the sole property of Ray Leaning and no rights are granted for any use without the express written consent of Ray Leaning / MUSE Fine Art.
* Ray awarded the 'Art prize' for drawing 'To A Mouse...' by South Ayrshire Council
