Art for Today

I started my art career after being made redundant and contacted Galleries with the intention of selling my work. That was just the start and I have been selling work constantly ever since and exhibited galleries across Scotland, England, Spain and France.Represented Scottish art with a solo show in Lorient at the Celtic Festival.With work in collections in America, Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, Hong Kong, Belgium and Italy.and have a strong following and with clients like John Barrowman collecting the work I will keep working for a long time yet"Creating images rather than just representing what I see even though...

J P Mclaughlin Quote from the editor of "British Artists" "The artist seems to have a unique talent that I envy, to paint people is not easy to paint people that ooze feelings is nigh on impossible and yet these people ooze life" Born in Rotten Row Glasgow in Glasgow when the west Coast of Scotland still had an industrial base. This meant spending a childhood surrounded by people working in industry and that gives a very solid grounding for life. You tend to look at things in a very definite way, black is black etc. This attitude is carried into...

I love to paint and creating a new work always gives me a buzz, no matter what, even if it is only a small sketch.I have had exhibitions in Spain, France and across the UK and have work in collections in the USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Australia, Ireland and across the UK.Uk exhibitions include London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, Aberdeen, Glasgow and many other towns and cities.My art has supported many charities through auctions and donations of my work.Every painting starts out with a plan but that is only a guideline because as soon as I start...

'Little Paintings' art event, showcasing some of Scotland's finest artists, will be held for the first time at Murdoch House on the Broadmeadows Estate at Hansel from Sunday 13th to Tuesday 15th March 2016. All the paintings will be displayed in the beautiful Mansion House, where the charity began over 50 years ago. This highly acclaimed exhibition has specially commissioned works from some of the most sought-after artists in Scotland J P McLaughlin, Jett Vivere and Kate McLaughlin as well as some highly talented local amateurs.Entry to the exhibition is free and it is a great opportunity to invest in...

Marie Curie Art for Care Friday 26 August 2016 – Friday 2 September 2016 The Glasgow Art Club185 Bath StreetGlasgowG2 4HU Art for Care, an exhibition and sale of original artwork in The Glasgow Art Club from 26 August - 2 September 2016.All the art showcased is for sale, with at least 50% from each work going to Marie Curie to help support people living with a terminal illness across the UK.Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase original works by Scottish artists, including Cecilia Cardiff, Gerard Burns, J P McLaughlin and Jett VivereThe Glasgow Art Club is located at 185 Bath Street, and the exhibition...