JOHN NISBET

I was born in Girvan, Ayrshire. I have had a continuing interest in drawing and painting since my school days. Thirty five years ago I joined night classes in Ayr which offered instruction in watercolour painting since the I have progressed into acrylic and oil painting. I have attended various life drawing tuition classes at G.S.A. and one day workshops under the instruction of various artists. A chance meeting with an American artist was to change the way I create art by introducing collage, mixed media and the use of inks. This has resulted in the production of a different kind of art with some success. I also take inspiration from artists such as Romare Beardon, Solly Smook and for landscapes, Edward Seago and Barbara Rae.
I have exhibited at The Maclaurin Galleries with Ayr Sketch Club and with Save the Children , The McKechnie Institute in Girvan,The Beacon in Greenock, Studio 44, Largs,The Baronay, West Kilbride and recently The Big Art Show, Paisley.