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
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:
Third Annual Exhibition, ‘Shapes of Nature’
29 September – 1st November, 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm excluding Sundays and Mondays
Lillie Gallery Station Rd, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8BZ
As well as originals, there is a wide range of cards and prints available.
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.