Six Foot Gallery

How did your artistic journey start, Abdul?I always loved Art, from an early age I used to be in awe of how Cartoons are created. I took to Pen and Pencil very well, and from the age of 6 I started to Draw Cartoon Characters. There was a program on STV called Glen Michael’s Cavalcade…

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How did your artistic journey start, Valérie?When I was a child, I remember one of my now oldest friends telling me about her grandfather. He was a painter, and I was intrigued by the possibility that you could play and create as an adult. Throughout primary and secondary school, I tried out different hobbies –…

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How did your artistic journey start, Phillit?I started picking up a pencil routinely when I was 23. At the time I was struggling heavily with mental health and found that writing down what haunted me helped me with this. Written word changed quickly into pages and pages of sketches, illustrations, little paintings and collages. Even…

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How did your artistic journey start, El?My artistic journey started a year ago after I had returned from a trip around Europe. I had been sleeping rough on the streets of Paris and having had my passport stolen I was relying on my parents and the council for sustenance when I returned to Scotland. I…

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How did your artistic journey start, Alexandra?I had applied to a local portfolio preparation course with really no great thought about it. I remember I had a few drawings and photographs I had put together for the interview. I was extremely fortunate to have a tutor who inspired me, someone who I consider a true…

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How did your artistic journey start, Sam?My artistic journey started very early on, I would always paint, draw and do arts and crafts when I was really young, certainly too young to remember when it truly started. I do remember once getting in trouble for drawing on my walls when I was little after watching…

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How did your artistic journey start, Kirstie?My brother was studying Graphic Design a good few years ago and that encouraged me to begin drawing and painting in my free time. I was stuck in a 9-5 job that I hated and that made me take the leap to study Art and Design. How did you…

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How did your artistic journey start, Jack?I was initially enchanted by bookmaking, and specifically artist books. It appeared to me as the most graceful pathway to exalt and celebrate the complexity of my versatility, rather than fighting a futile battle in favor of the cohesive. Books allowed me to navigate an array of themes, diverse…

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How did your artistic journey start, Meig?From a young age I have always been creative. Having an artistic mum and a supportive family definitely helped to develop my interest in creating. I think my journey really begun when I was first rejected from University when applying for film and TV. It made me realise where…

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How did your artistic journey start, Olga?I joined a group of watercolour artists in my local village hall. At that time, I had two small babies, and this class was a much-appreciated getaway. This has turned into a new pathway for me. I applied to UHI University in Inverness for a portfolio class and later…

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