Directors
Angela Thomson
Owner of Artisanand gallery in Aberfeldy since its creation in 2014, after a career in management consultancy and finance across the UK, the Far and Middle East.
Angela curates the exhibitions, constantly seeking new artists for her contemporary gallery which has become known for its quirky conceptual pieces in many media. She features established and emerging artists, mainly local, although anyone who fits the ethos is welcome. She also runs a framing service from the gallery.
Aware of the challenges facing artists, particularly emerging talent, she works with artists offering advice on opportunities beyond the gallery, sales channels, pricing, digital selling, advertising, etc.
Louise Ormerod
After a career in sales & marketing lasting over 20 years in November 2022, with my husband Ross, I established Craigrossie Printing. Craigrossie Printing specialises in providing a high quality personal service to small businesses and individuals for small scale projects printed at a reasonable cost. We work with artists to achieve the best representations of their work, matching colours, cleaning images, etc.
My involvement with Perthshire Open Studios marries up my skills and desire to see artists thrive in a constantly challenging environment.
Louise McLaren
Louise works from Studio 52, her studio-shop in Comrie, Perthshire designing and making cut paper images, prints, cards and more!
Each one of her cut paper images begins life as a hand drawing which fills it with idiosyncrasies and gives it a character that no pixel can replicate, as Margaret Kilgallen said “my hand will always be imperfect because it’s human…….And I think that’s where the beauty is.”
The image is then hand cut; no laser cutters, no die cutting machines, just Louise, her scalpel and a bit of patience.
She hopes that by lovingly handcrafting each one of her designs, she creates an honest, meaningful and soulful piece of work that resonates with everyone. Making them something truly special and unique to be given with love and treasured for a lifetime.
POS Support team
Clare Bridson
Clare Bridson of 291 Media is a social media specialist who works with both B2C and B2B businesses across Scotland.
Her skills include strategy, campaign planning, recognising trends, posts management, event promotion, photography, video and community management.
Over the last few years she has worked with many festivals, venues and events including The Edinburgh Magic Festival, Army at the Fringe, The Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Gray Line Tours, Vision Events, Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts and ourselves.
Clare will be working with us to promote your work through our social media channels. You can email her at clare@291media.co.uk. She wants to hear all about your art, inspirations and what you are up to