Ian moved from his native Northern Ireland to Glasgow in 1992, where he has been living and working ever since. Ian began his career in Art over 10 years ago, when he embarked on an HND in Art and Design at North Glasgow College. During this time he was awarded the End of Year Student Award for both years.
Ian has completed several years of night classes studying life drawing and oil painting at both the Glasgow School of Art and the Tramway. He is a member of the Transmission Gallery in Glasgow.
Group Exhibitions:
- 2005 - Metropolitan College, Glasgow Open Day
- 2006 - Glasgow School of Art Open Day
- 2008 - Transmission Members Exhibition, Glasgow
- 2008 - North Glasgow College Open Day
- 2008 - G1 Urban Exhibition, Glasgow
Solo Exhibitions:
- 2008 - 13th Note Bar, Glasgow
- 2009 - Ivory Hotel Restaurant, Glasgow
- 2009 - Celino Restaurant, Glasgow
- 2009 - Bar 10, Glasgow [view images]
- 2009 - Urban Outfitters, Glasgow
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The majority of Ian's recent work has been inspired by the city of Glasgow and other Cityscapes. He is a varied artist, working in various mediums, such as Oil, Acrylic, Ink, Lino Cut and Transfer. He is currently undertaking a series of Cityscapes using Acrylic paints and an ink wash on paper.
Ian has a unique and abstract style on the Acrylic and Ink Cityscape paintings that capture the vibrancy of the cities that he visits. The work is perfect for businesses, both corporate or private. The work can be purchased in many sizes. Other work includes oil paintings, especially his work on Paddy's Market in Glasgow.
Transfer Paintings
Ian uses his own photographs of places of interest as a basis for these paintings. When printed on coloured paper, the photograph is then glued onto canvas. When dried, the back layer of the paper is rubbed off showing a negative image on the canvas. This is then worked on with oil paint, resulting in a unique and aged look.
Ian is at ease working with various mediums. Please feel free to enquire if you have a specific style of work that you would like commissioned.
Ian's contact email address is ian@brokenbrushes.com
How To Purchase
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Commissions
I welcome commissions of a varied nature. Please email ian@brokenbrushes.com with any ideas or requirements which you may have.
Commissions undertaken working from good quality photographs. Prices vary depending on complexity, size and materials. Commissions start from £150. I am happy to give estimates on work of various sizes and materials used. All work is supplied unframed and unmounted, although mounting can be arranged by request for a small additional fee.
All original artwork within this website is for sale. Please contact ian@brokenbrushes.com for a price list and information.
Block Mounting
Block mounting offers a modern twist on traditional framing methods. It is also less expensive than purchasing original artwork.
A high gloss print of the chosen art work is 'mounted' directly onto ½ board without an edge, as opposed to being framed in the traditional manner. It is then laminated for a clean and modern finish. The end result is similar to an unframed stretched-canvas painting. All work is completed by a professional framer.
View an example of a Block Mounted Painting.
- A4 Block Mounted Paintings - £25
- A3 Block Mounted Paintings - £50
If you require an A2 Block Mounted Painting, please contact ian@brokenbrushes.com.
Limited Prints
All prints are of the highest quality.
- A4 Prints - £5
- A3 Prints - £10
- A2 Prints - £27
Transfer Paintings
Each original transfer painting is on a canvas size of 12cm x 18cm at a cost of £40 each. Please email ian@brokenbrushes.com if you are interested in purchasing any originals.
Delivery Policy
Please view the delivery costs on the following purchases:
A4 Block Mount
£2.50 UK, £4.50 Europe, £9 US
A3 Block Mount
£3.50 UK, £6 Europe, £11 US
A4 Colour Print
£1 UK, £3 Rest of World
A3 Colour Print
£1.50 UK, £3 Rest of World
A2 Colour Print
£2.50 UK, £6.50 Rest of World
Each painting/print will be posted using first class post (Royal Mail), upon 2-3 working days after the payment has been received by Google. An email notification will then be sent out to the customer on the day that the painting/print has been posted.
Each painting/print will be posted in a secure brown bubble wrap package. This package is designed to prevent any damages.
Returns
Items are sold as best quality, unless stated otherwise, and are as per the description and any images displayed. Should the item not match its description then we will either replace the item, subject to availability, or make a full refund.
However, if you are not completely happy with your purchase, simply return it within 14 days for a full refund. Please note all refunds are minus the postage and packing cost. All refunds are credited back via Google accounts.