Since 2018 I have concentrated on holding studio and on-line exhibitions, which allow me to have direct contact with purchasers. In my experience, most collectors like to engage with the artist which is often not possible with gallery exhibitions, particularly as I live in such a remote area.
Exhibitions 2007 - 2018
Public Exhibitions:
2010 Sabhal Mor Ostaig, University of Highland and Islands.
2008 Les Livres Municipal Gallery, Colchester Borough Council.
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 Gallery An Talla Dearg, Isle Ornsay, Isle of Skye.
2016 Gallery An Talla Dearg.
2015 Gallery An Talla Dearg.
2014 Gallery An Talla Dearg.
2013 Gallery An Talla Dearg.
Shared Exhibitions:
2017 The Saffron Walden Gallery “The Sea, The Sea”.
2010 With Ernie Upton FRSA, DiRollo Gallery, Dundas Street, Edinburgh.
2010 Geedon Gallery, Essex “Seven Artists, Seven Sculptors”.
Group Exhibitions:
2018 Specialist Scottish Exhibition, Iona House Gallery, Woodstock.
2017 Specialist Scottish Exhibition, Iona House Gallery, Woodstock.
2017 Spring Exhibition, The Saffron Walden Gallery.
2017 Spring Exhibition, Geedon Gallery, Essex.
2016 Summer Exhibition, The Saffron Walden Gallery.
2016 Spring Exhibition, Gullane Gallery, East Lothian.
2015 Festive Exhibition, Gullane Gallery, East Lothian.
2013 MacGregor Fine Art, Glasgow.
2012 DiRollo Gallery, Dundas Street, Edinburgh.
2011 DiRollo Gallery, Dundas Street, Edinburgh.
2010 St. John Street Gallery, Ashbourne.
2010 Gallery 43, Chelmsford.
2009 Gallery 43, Chelmsford.
2008 Summer Exhibition, Hunter Gallery, Long Melford, Suffolk.
2008 Autumn Exhibition, Hunter Gallery, Long Melford.
2008 Autumn Exhibition, Geedon Gallery, Essex.
2008 Picturecraft, Holt, Norfolk.
Selective/Curated Exhibitions:
2023 Scottish Prize for Fine Art Exhibition. (1 work).
2016 Royal Scottish Academy (preselected one work).
2010 Essex Open Exhibition (2 works).
2009 Essex Open Exhibition (1 work).
2008 Essex Open Exhibition (3 works).
Media:
Features in Country Life, Derbyshire Life, London Life and Essex Life.
2008 ITV1 programme “Tales from the Country - William Swann painting on the Essex Marshes”.
Education:
I studied art to A level after which I studied anatomical and life drawing and painting with Robert Callender, under the direction of David Michie in an intercalated study course at Edinburgh College of Art during my time at Edinburgh University.
Prior to 2007 I worked in the charitable sector, in many parts of the developing world including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Guatemala and Egypt. Experiences in these countries have had a profound effect on my painting. I have always painted and since 2007 have made painting my full-time profession. All artists have to develop their own style through practise and hard work, but I cannot overstate the value of guidance and practical support from professional “critical friends”.
I am an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.