Scottish Society of Botanical Artists (SSBA)
The society was formed on the 18th June 2014 by a group of enthusiastic botanical artists from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a botanical art society in Scotland that would be open to all.
The SSBA, as a Registered Charity (SC045778), is dedicated to nurturing and promoting botanical art, while respecting its traditions.
We aim to provide a forum to share and disseminate knowledge and expertise in all aspects of botanical art; encouraging a high standard of artistic achievement and providing a platform for the exhibition of botanical art in Scotland.
News
Member Marianne Hazlewood showing at SSA exhibition this winter
Society of Scottish Artists Annual Exhibition
We are delighted to share that Marianne has had two of her fern paintings accepted for this prestigious exhibition. The exhibition comprises painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video and performance art featuring established and new artists based in Scotland and internationally.
Royal Scottish Academy Edinburgh
23 Dec 2018 – 17 Jan 2019.
Mon-Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun: 12pm – 5pm
CLOSED 25 & 26 DEC
1 Jan: 12pm – 5pm
Entry: £2, SSA Members free, children and young people free
http://www.s-s-a.org/ssa121exhibition/
Acrylics workshop roundup
Margaret Walty demonstrating her acrylic techniques, honed over 30 years of professional practice.
Margaret’s demonstration piece, showing how she uses glazes to build up rich, complex tones.
A small group of enthusiastic painters got together at the weekend for an SSBA-organised acrylics workshop at Queen Margaret University with award winning artist member Margaret Walty as our tutor. read more…
Member Bill Philips announces upcoming workshop and new blog
Member Bill Philips has just started a new blog, which will focus on botanical art and related matters – check it out at wdphillipsart.blogspot.com.
He will also be running a one-day workshop, Drawing and Painting Trees, on the 20th October, details as follows:
AS a Charity THe SSBA is solely funded by money raised through membership and exhibitions, if you would like to donate to us please use the following forms :
Our grateful thanks to The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society https://thecaley.org.uk/ and Giclee UK for their ongoing support.
Thank to the Finnis Scott Foundation for the Biennial award that funded the Introductory and Intermediate Botanical Art workshops in Aviemore and Dumfries from 2022 to 2024.