New Exhibition opening on 2nd June

We are excited to be showing work by local artist Lynn Stenson.

Blessed

The Opening Event will be held on Friday the 2nd of June, from 6-8pm. Lynn will be here to chat about her work. Where she gets her inspiration & choice of colour palate. The gallery will be open every weekend from 11am - 5pm, or during the week by appointment to see this inspirational work until Sunday 2nd July

A wee bit about Lynn...........

I live in and come from Ayr. I have always been enthralled by anything creative,
textiles, calligraphy, fine art, and floral art, I even love watching videos on fancy gift
wrapping.
I studied Graphic Art at Cumbria College of Art and Design, in the days before
computers took over. Everything was done by hand in those days.
I have a ritual when creating art. I work intuitively. I create abstract backgrounds
using a variety of mediums from acrylics, watercolours and inks to pastel and
collage. I study these pieces for for some time until characters and shapes appear.
My pieces tell a visual story. They take you on a journey of colour, depth and
whimsy.
I love to paint. The whole process from the from the scribbly beginnings, the play
and experimentation to the frustration, the self chastisement, the doubt and
ultimately the realisation that a piece is finished… its done! I need to paint, it’s like
quenching a thirst.
When I was a child I was mesmerised by anything creative, anything hand made. I
would sit and watch Nancy Kominsky on telly with my grandma and for Christmas
one year when I was ten, I was given a wonderful oil painting kit with an instruction
book, colour palate suggestions and the very exciting palate knife. No brushes
used in this technique.
I was born into a fish trade family. My father worked hard as a fish salesman,
during the era where the industry was flourishing in this part of the world. My
mother was gentle, nurturing and beautiful. She loved her garden, the flowers and
shrubs. Much of my inspiration comes from my childhood memories. Home, the
garden, the harbour, fish, the boats, the landscape and the sea.

Lynn always like to write a few words about her paintings. This is what she said about - The Slow Cusp of Night.

 

"The Slow Cusp of Night"

 

On the 3rd day of June

With the last rays of light

Gathering moonbeams 

On the slow cusp of night. 

 

Suspended in time-

Surround and delight,

Gather your treasures

On the slow cusp of night

 

Nightfall approaching,

Let not darkness bite.

Keep gathering moonbeams 

On the slow cusp of night. 

 

 

 

 

 

The feeling behind this painting is, “time.” To do what you want to do while you can - make hay while the sun shines- sort of thing 🤔

I for one have always postponed and procrastinated, thinking there’s plenty of time for that…. All of a sudden you look round, your kids have grown up, left home and you are no longer needed. The things you were always going to get round to are not relevant any more. It’s probably a bad case of empty nest syndrome 😂 anyway life changes and other things take precedence. It’s a message to keep looking for what’s special to you even if it’s not what you once desired.

Does that make sense??  Lynn

Roddy & I  look forward to your visit to the gallery to see this exciting show. Ali.

 

 

 

 


Scone

   Exciting Announcement

After much deliberation I have decided to open a small café "SCONE". Initially it will be open on Friday afternoons from 12noon until 4pm.

As the name suggests I will be serving home made scones with Jam & cream

I like my tea weak with no milk or sugar, but if that`s not to your taste you can have coffee, full strength or decaffeinated & I will endeavour to supply your favourite tea blend. scones are made freshly every morning and are served with homemade jam, usually blackcurrant. I grow our own blackcurrants, we have 3 large bushes & last year we had a bumper crop of over 20kilos!

Alison & John of Humeston farm, are in the process of opening a farm shop, which I'm intending to use for our dairy products. I like to support my local community, & what they are doing is really exciting. I believe you will be able to watch how your milk gets from the cow to your cup!

You will find yourself seated at the large farmhouse table in the gallery's kitchen the walls support a selection of paintings & prints by resident artist .Roddy McKenzie

In the main gallery the will be selection of original art work, & if Roddy is about (& in a good mood) he will allow you into his studio & you can find out about his current project.

Nothing beats fresh scone with Jam & Cream and a cup of Tea. Why not meet up with a friend at SCONE & debate if it should be jam first then cream, or cream first & topped with Jam! which every you choose...ENJOY!

 

Cream & Jam

Painting In Spring Sunshine

Painting In Spring Sunshine

Plein air painting

What a beautiful day it has been here in South Ayrshire. Blue skies & sunshine. the trees are beginning to show signs of life – greens & yellows of the daffodils against the brilliant cloudless blue skies. I love this colour palate.

Roddy has been taking advantage – painting outside, looking to the hillside. Using oils and Canvas purchased from artdiscount viewed through a mirror so he can advantage of the whole vista.  Hope the weather holds!

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Portrait Exhibition 2023

Congratulations to Thomas Yeudall

Congratulations to Thomas Yeudall. His winning portrait of Bethany Kingsley-Garner www.bethanykingsleygarner.com was voted favorite by visitors to the Gallery. Thomas is pictured receiving his prize by resident artist Roddy McKenzie. Applications will be accepted for the 2024 portrait exhibition in February next year… so get painting, drawing or sculpting!

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Electric Brae Art Gallery Ayrshire

Hello & Welcome

Hello & Welcome

How it all started

Roddy & I arrived at Croy House on a beautiful day in July 2006. Croy House is situated on the beautiful Ayrshire coast, overlooking Ailsa Craig & Arran. When we arrived we didn`t know quite how our lives would change!

According to legend the name Croy means someone with gray hair….. Croy in Gaelic is Cruaidh meaning rocky or barren…maybe we should have considered this before we arrived. Yes it sometimes has been hard, but we definitely would not or could not stay anywhere else. This blog is about our journey to get to where we are today & where we hope to go! Thanks for visiting & hope to be back soon Ali

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