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Having recently re-discovered his love for 3D/CGI professionally as well as a hobby creates three-dimensional objects & places. He will be exhibiting along with 74 other artists part of in the 17/18 Sept each day from 11-6pm.

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2022-09-12

Alex Craiu finds himself locked in his “cave” in the wee hours of the night but he loves nothing more than drawing thousands of minuscule details in every inch. Alex's first exhibition so come along 17/18 Sept to see him & 74 others in 11-6 daily

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2022-09-07

Adriana de Matos is inspired by the beauty of Scotland's fauna & flora. She makes illustrations & paintings of forest creatures, birds, plants & occasionally, more exotic species too! Lots to see and do at in 17/18 Sept.

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2022-09-03

Julian Horx is a digital illustrator who mostly draws strange blue beings. These beings are curious, eccentric creatures, inhabiting a mirror world to our own. Come along to see a different world at the festival on 17/18 Sept from 11 to 6.

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2022-09-02

This will be Gabriela Smith's first Scottish exhibition & her work will include the diverse forms of the human figure using painting & collage as a medium. The festival weekend 17/18 Sept from 11 to 6pm each day. Find out more on our website.

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2022-08-27

Monika Niemczynowicz. works with both analogue collage & digital imagery. Her work has elements of surrealism & fairy tale, & is often inspired by the imagery emerging in dreams.


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2021-09-10

is inspired by the fantastic & magical, forest creatures & nature.
Inspiration also comes from the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Noveau, graphic novels & manga, anime.


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2021-09-10

is an artist & musician whose work is inspired by psychedelic images, mythical landscapes, transcendental bodies & dream-quest exploration.

18-19 September


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2021-08-29

Anna Dittman's artwork is character driven with a focus on realism, fantasy & sci-f. Anna’s work is featured on book & comic covers, magazines, advertisements & galleries.


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2021-08-25

Stan Intihar, Venue 2, likes to draw, mostly with ink. Drawing is his constant companion and he has recently designed a label for .

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2021-08-23

Diana Savova art is currently working on paintings which revolve around the idea of retelling classic fairy tales through magic realism.

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2020-09-17

takes inspiration from everyday life, often incorporating found natural objects and daily happenings into her work. Her COA exhibition will showcase some of her favourite original artwork from her Animalia range.

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2020-09-16

Self taught artist Lorna Brown uses various mediums from charcoal to sculpture to tell a story. Offering workshops & counselling from her studio, she interprets the many stories she hears into her abstract artworks. Visit Lorna 19th/20th Sept, Abbeyhill Colonies 11-6pm

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2020-09-11

We have 45 artists spread across 28 local venues this year and new to is Dawn Chapman, a printer who reflects the world of nature and animals around us by combining the techniques of screen printing, lino cut, drypoint and collograph.

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2020-09-06

Thanks to everyone who came along to the exhibition this weekend! A huge thanks also to Gill, David and Kat for making it possible for me to exhibit!

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2019-09-24

Polly Thelwall distills unconscious thought, blending dreams with substance. Working the seam where magic collides with the visible world I explore the intensity and fragility of human experience. Venue - 33/1 Rossie Place https://t.co/ICCAw2x88z

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2018-09-16

Graeme Clark is the illustrator of the Haggis MacDougall book series, with his work centering on illustrating the importance of pets. Expect to see animal inspired prints. Personalised pet commission. Venue - 12 Waverley Place

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2018-09-09

A few dazzle fish created by Abbeyhill P4 pupils for upcoming Colony of Artists exhibition.

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2017-09-01

My show is up! If you're near Abbeyhill in in the next 5 weeks then do drop in to Art and Vintage in Lyne Street. They have cake!

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2017-06-04