Richard Whittlestone

Some exhibitions are quiet affairs, where visitors move from painting to painting in gentle silence. Richard’s recent one-man exhibition at the House of Bruar Gallery in Perthshire had that contemplative quality, but it also offered something more immediate: the rare chance to watch the artist at work. Fresh from the opening weekend, Richard returned with stories of warm conversations, close looking, and a steady flow of visitors keen to understand how his paintings take shape. Across the...

Richard's exhibition at the House of Bruar Perthshire, 'Hidden in Plain Sight,' opens on Saturday 20th June at 9am. Why not come along and see Richard, who will be demonstrating his painting techniques and discussing his work with visitors to this beautifully appointed gallery. Here's a sneak preview of the title piece 'Hidden in Plain Sight.' The House of Bruar Pitagowan Blair Atholl Pitlochry PH18 5TW 01796 483236 https://www.houseofbruar.com/gallery/?_gl=1*1i1zauf*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=C...

This week has seen the arrival of a carrion crow, who seemed desperate to find his own way into the gallery. At first it was just a sharp tap on the window, then a series of deliberate pecks, head cocked as if it were inspecting its own reflection or trying to get a better look at the paintings inside! We've had this on occasions before, but never for this duration; 3 days and counting!