“Scottish artist Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW most commonly paints locations which engage with him on a level which is more than just aesthetically appealing. Whilst the Scottish harbours, castles and towns he captures comprise of strong, bold shapes which create the base for his artworks, it is the histories and underlying presence of these narratives which Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW finds particularly engaging about these locations.

Similarly to the passage of time and layering of history, day upon day and story upon story, Neil MacDonald PAI RGI RSW layers paint in the hope that form and shape will emerge intuitively along with the scene’s unique archives. Taking artistic licence with light, shade and perspective, he distorts the pure features of the buildings and landscape to create a mood and atmosphere that feels more authentic to the essence of the depicted site. Underpinned by sound academic drawing, honed from the highest training at Glasgow School of Art and over 30 years’ experience working and teaching as an artist, Neil MacDonald’s PAI RGI RSW Scottish paintings reflect their meaning in an unmatched and contemporary way.”