Sophie Fisher: A balanced composition Artist Sophie Fisher is all about finding a balance in life and work. She combines her work as an artist, with her role as a Pupil Support Worker in an Aberdeenshire school and she and her husband David have just welcomed a new born son.  ‘My parents moved around a…

How to buy original art When it comes to art, we often know what we like, but have no idea how to go about buying an original artwork for our homes. Galleries can seem intimidating, but the vast majority are really helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. There’s really nothing to be afraid of, as we found…

Going to pot When it comes to art, ceramics are often seen as the poor relation to painting and sculpture, perhaps because they also have a practical use as well as looking pretty.  There are some amazing ceramicists working across the city and shire, working in a huge variety of techniques. Whether you’re looking for…

Better than ever NEOS is back! Yes, North east Open Studios is back and this year’s event promises to be better than ever. After last year’s scaled down event, this year offers the chance to meet and buy from over 250 of the region’s most talented artists, craftspeople and makers.  North East Open Studios runs…

Get on the trail If you fancy a day out that combines art with a bit of exercise, then choose one of the art sculpture trails that have appeared in the city and shire this autumn. There are two to choose from, Clan’s Light the North Trail features 45 2.5 metre tall decorated lighthouse sculptures,…