EXHIBITION: BEYOND COLLAGE - New Collages & New Paintings
27th, 28th & 29th November 11 - 6pm Dundas St. Gallery, EH3 6HZ
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A booklet 'Postcards from the Hebrides'
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COST £2 50 (PLUS 0.68 UK POSTAGE, £1 85 EU, £2 55 US)
CONTACT damian.callan@gmail.com |
WORK NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE - contact damian.callan@gmail.com
Perceptions - Life With Muscular Dystrophy Portrait Gallery 21st May 8 - 11 15pm
FREE fundraising event at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Saturday 21st May 8 - 11 15 pm
The event is organised by Alexandra Gardyne who is depicted here in a painting I made of her last year. Alexandra has FSHD, a form of Muscular Dystrophy and works tirelessly to raise funds for families affected by the condition as well as doing important educational awareness raising in schools.
The evening will include a tour of the gallery after-hours, a sale of work by several artists (50/50 shared with the charity) and an exhibition of work by the children of the Dalkeith Art Club who have worked together with Alexandra.
Tickets, which are FREE, are available through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perceptions-life-with-muscular-dystrophy-tickets-221911462157?fbclid=IwAR3bTR3EBUuZL2GAt-hWdKd6NjTypCPTWEliDPn4Ukwh3dOchkD4h1K6w80
The event is organised by Alexandra Gardyne who is depicted here in a painting I made of her last year. Alexandra has FSHD, a form of Muscular Dystrophy and works tirelessly to raise funds for families affected by the condition as well as doing important educational awareness raising in schools.
The evening will include a tour of the gallery after-hours, a sale of work by several artists (50/50 shared with the charity) and an exhibition of work by the children of the Dalkeith Art Club who have worked together with Alexandra.
Tickets, which are FREE, are available through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perceptions-life-with-muscular-dystrophy-tickets-221911462157?fbclid=IwAR3bTR3EBUuZL2GAt-hWdKd6NjTypCPTWEliDPn4Ukwh3dOchkD4h1K6w80
COLLAGES FOR UKRAINE:
A second series of collages to raise money for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The images feature my children and their cousins and friends enjoying a childhood free from the horrors of war.
They are roughly A4 in size and are mounted in a simple IKEA frame. The cost is £120 and ALL the money received will be sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee.
For anyone interested the work will be available to view at my studio on the morning of Saturday 2nd April 10 - 12 30.
Now all sold.
please contact damian.callan@gmail.com if interested in 'OTHER WORKS' (below - 50/50 share with charity).
They are roughly A4 in size and are mounted in a simple IKEA frame. The cost is £120 and ALL the money received will be sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee.
For anyone interested the work will be available to view at my studio on the morning of Saturday 2nd April 10 - 12 30.
Now all sold.
please contact damian.callan@gmail.com if interested in 'OTHER WORKS' (below - 50/50 share with charity).
COLLAGES FOR UKRAINE: THE SECOND SERIES
OTHER RECENT WORKS ALSO AVAILABLE (50/50 SHARE WITH UKRAINE)
COLLAGES FOR UKRAINE: THE FIRST SERIES
This series has now all sold.
EXHIBITION: WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT COLLAGE?
12th - 14th December 2021
Dundas St. Gallery
(Private View 12 - 6pm 12th Dec. All welcome)
WASPS EDINBURGH OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND 27th & 28th November 11 - 5pm
Damian Callan on Patreon - BRINGING THE FIGURE TO LIFE - Art Video Tutorials
For further information about monthly figure drawing and painting video tutorials as well as the 'Supporter' level which includes a monthly behind-the-scenes look at Damian's work in the studio in STUDIO INSIGHTS live stream
Damian Callan 60th Birthday Exhibition: Callan at 60
11th - 17th December Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
The exhibition includes work on loan from private collections as well as new work for sale.
EXHIBITION OPEN SUNDAY -THURSDAY 11 - 6 All Welcome! The exhibition will also be viewable online at www.damiancallan.com from Thursday 10th December and there is an accompanying catalogue (Read the introductory essay PAINTING THE PRAM IN THE HALLWAY by Ruth Callan here): |
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Callan at 60 - Exhibition Viewable Here:
work for sale (scroll down) is now available for purchase
WORK FROM 2020: NOW FOR SALE
FREE children Art Projects for the October Break
A series of short (5 minutes) video tutorials with accompanying worksheets which demonstrate different ways of drawing the animals at Gorgie Farm, Edinburgh. These will be sent out FOR FREE each weekday morning during the week beginning Monday 19th October 2020 and would probably suit children from 6 - 14 years. If you would like to receive them via email contact: damian.callan@gmail.com
Facebook Live Pastel Demonstrations
https://www.facebook.com/damiancallan/live/
'The Light Inside' is a pastel demonstration for lockdown. I have begun to explore the beautiful spring light as it bursts into our home. The afternoon light poses a dramatic challenge as the sun moves across the windows: 30 minutes should be enough! |
Drawing the Head in Pastel
A 30 minute session drawing from life with a charcoal start on grey pastel paper, then building up layers of warm skin tones. Features were then gradually developed and refined. Watch again on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damiancallan/ (29th April) |
WASPS Studios Open Weekend 2nd & 3rd November 2019
Open Artists Studios 2nd & 3rd November 2019Damian Callan's Studio will be open as part of the WASPS Studios West Park Place, Dalry Open Studios weekend 11 - 5 Saturday 2nd November & 12 - 5 Sunday 3rd. Damian will be demonstrating portrait head sketches in oils of anyone who cares to volunteer!
meet the artists + demos + tours + art for sale
+ children’s activities + pop-up cafe
A unique opportunity to visit WASPS West Park Place Studios
part of Dalry’s industrial past and for 24 years a workplace to
more than 60 practising artists and crafts people
Facebook.com/Wasps-Artists-Studios-Dalry-Edinburgh
meet the artists + demos + tours + art for sale
+ children’s activities + pop-up cafe
A unique opportunity to visit WASPS West Park Place Studios
part of Dalry’s industrial past and for 24 years a workplace to
more than 60 practising artists and crafts people
Facebook.com/Wasps-Artists-Studios-Dalry-Edinburgh
Art Auction and After Hours Evening for FSHD at Portrait Gallery 9th November
On 9th November 2019 the Alexandra's Family Fund is holding an exclusive event with original pieces from artists Damian Callan and Richie Collins. The evening will begin with entry to the Grand Hall of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, welcome drinks & canapé.
A chance to speak with the artists and view the pieces being auctioned and hear from one of the art curators from the gallery. An auction & luxury raffle will take place upstairs in the Ramsey room, followed by drinks and an appetiser menu being catered for by the Heritage Catering Company (they cater for the Royal Garden Party). Guests will be able to bid on the original pieces and then be taken on a tour of the Modern Portrait Exhibition if they wish.
All the monies are for a charitable cause and go directly to MDUK, Alexandra's Family Fund which gives monies to families with muscle wasting condition known as facioscapulahumeral Muscular Dystrophy, which the organiser of the event and her family are affected by, supporting the advocacy and research the charity supports.
Open to public but is a ticketed event.
Location: Ramsey Room at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-auction-after-hours-evening-4fshd-tickets-72363504189
A chance to speak with the artists and view the pieces being auctioned and hear from one of the art curators from the gallery. An auction & luxury raffle will take place upstairs in the Ramsey room, followed by drinks and an appetiser menu being catered for by the Heritage Catering Company (they cater for the Royal Garden Party). Guests will be able to bid on the original pieces and then be taken on a tour of the Modern Portrait Exhibition if they wish.
All the monies are for a charitable cause and go directly to MDUK, Alexandra's Family Fund which gives monies to families with muscle wasting condition known as facioscapulahumeral Muscular Dystrophy, which the organiser of the event and her family are affected by, supporting the advocacy and research the charity supports.
Open to public but is a ticketed event.
Location: Ramsey Room at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-auction-after-hours-evening-4fshd-tickets-72363504189
Archived Event Highlights
Damian Callan Solo Exhibition 'Moving Images' 21st March - 20th April
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A collection of 30 recent drawings and paintings.
at UNION gallery, Drumsheugh Place, EH3 7PT Private View: Thursday 21st March 6 - 8 pm All welcome! |
WASPS ARTISTS AND MAKERS MARKET Saturday December 8th 11 - 5 pm
The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, GLASGOW G1 5HZ
Due to popular demand, we will be hosting our second Wasps Artist and Maker Market at The Briggait, Glasgow on Saturday 8th December between 11am and 5pm.
This market will provide the perfect opportunity for you to do some Christmas shopping in a festive and relaxed atmosphere whilst supporting members of the Wasps creative community at the same time. There will be around 40 stalls, free entry, and hot drinks and snacks will also be provided. Damian Callan will be showing over 50 unframed drawings and paintings priced from £30 up to £400. These works are also available to view at the studio in Edinburgh after the Artist & Makers Market is over. Please be in touch if you wish to make an appointment. |
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Open Studios Weekend 3rd & 4th November 2018 Saturday 11 - 5 Sunday 12 -5
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As part of the WASPS, Dalry Open Studios Weekend 3rd & 4th November, Damian Callan will be opening his studio to the public. There will be work in progress on display as well as mounted and framed work for sale. Damian will also be demonstrating portrait drawing techniques with volunteer models.
There will be a pop up cafe, music in the corridors and children's artistic activities. Come along and meet the artists and see them at work in this extraordinary building from Dalry's industrial past. |
Sale of Drawings - Saturday 12th May 10 - 5 pm @ WASPS Studios, Dalry
A collection of over 70 drawings from the past 2 or 3 years will be available to view on Saturday 12th may at WASPS Artists' studios, West Park Place, Dalry, EH11 2DP. The drawings are executed in a variety of media including charcoal, ink and pastel. Subjects range from children on the beach, to dancers and gymnasts and landscape studies. Most of the work is unframed and is priced around £50 each. There will be drawing demonstrations at 12 and 2 pm when Damian will work from dancer models to illustrate some of the techniques used in the collection.
Examples of the available work are shown here and the gallery will be updated over the coming weeks leading up to the sale. Please be in touch if anything is of interest. |
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Open Studios at West Park Place, Dalry - Saturday 11th November 2017
Exhibition: Moving Figures - Royal Overseas League, Princes St. Private View 21st July 6 - 8pm
Come and explore Edinburgh, Skipness and Berneray through the work of local Artist, Damian Callan. This all-new collection wanders through Scotland with Callans' distinctive style as we see the reapperance of occupied figures against familiar, abstracted landscapes. Living and working in Edinburgh, Callan takes inspiration from his surroundings as he often depicts his family days out, capturing movement and activity with his loose style that leaves space to be filled by the imagination.
Callan is returning to ROSL having already presented his practice in an event of live drawing and discussion earlier this year. Not only is he a successful figurative painter, he also teaches classes for adults and children at his studio near Haymarket and he is the author of the books Paint Like Degas and Paint Like Renoir. His work is exhibited widely in the UK and is held in collections across the world. He has also written articles for Artist & Illustrators Magazine and The Artist Magazine as well as regularly demonstrating drawing and painting techniques at public events in Edinburgh.
https://www.rosl.org.uk/rosl-arts/arts/upcoming-exhibitions/damian-callan,-moving-figures
https://www.rosl.org.uk/events/rosl-scotland
Callan is returning to ROSL having already presented his practice in an event of live drawing and discussion earlier this year. Not only is he a successful figurative painter, he also teaches classes for adults and children at his studio near Haymarket and he is the author of the books Paint Like Degas and Paint Like Renoir. His work is exhibited widely in the UK and is held in collections across the world. He has also written articles for Artist & Illustrators Magazine and The Artist Magazine as well as regularly demonstrating drawing and painting techniques at public events in Edinburgh.
https://www.rosl.org.uk/rosl-arts/arts/upcoming-exhibitions/damian-callan,-moving-figures
https://www.rosl.org.uk/events/rosl-scotland
Artist's Discussion and Demonstration at ROSL, Princes St., Edinburgh. 27th April.
Thursday April 27 Event Starts at 3pm with tea and coffee served from 2:45pm ROSL Arts are pleased to bring an exciting afternoon of art to the Royal OverSeas League Edinburgh. Artist and author Damian Callan will host an event of live demonstration and discussion, reflecting on his practice while using the view from the club as muse. Those attending are welcome to bring materials to draw along with the artist or simply sit and watch his work unfold as he shares his fascinating practice. Callan is a figurative painter based in Edinburgh. He teaches classes for adults and children at his studio near Haymarket and he is the author of the books Paint Like Degas and Paint Like Renoir. His work is exhibited widely in the UK and is held in collections across the world. He has also written articles for Artist & Illustrators Magazine and The Artist Magazine as well as regularly demonstrating drawing and painting techniques at public events in Edinburgh. Book this event via our website events page: www.rosl.org.uk/events or at the clubhouse reception 01312251501 £10 General Admission £8 Friends of ROSL Arts
50/50 Studio Sale - Saturday 3rd December at WASPS Studios, Dalry 10 -6pm
Damian Callan will be having a studio sale on Saturday 3rd December 10 - 6pm at WASPS studios, Dalry, EH11 2DP. 50% of the proceeds of the sale will go to the Edinburgh based charity Edinburgh Direct Aid. Entirely run by volunteers, EDA are currently delivering aid directly to Syrian refugees in Lebanon (www.edinburghdirectaid.org). There will be framed and unframed drawings and paintings for sale as well as refreshments and musical entertainment.
ALL VERY WELCOME!
ALL VERY WELCOME!
Giant Drawing Performance at Edinburgh Art Fair 18th - 20th November 2016
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Damian Callan has been invited back to the Edinburgh Art Fair this year to create a new Giant Drawing in the restaurant area. He will begin work on the picture on Friday morning using visitors to the restaurant and bar as inspiration for figures in the composition. The piece which measures 1.5 x 4 metres will evolve over the course of the 3 day event, eventually coming to a resolution in the final hours on Sunday. As with previous Giant Drawing performances Damian will be inviting visitors to the Art Fair to model for the figures in the drawing - in 2013 they were people engaged with looking at exhibits in an exhibition, this year they will be diners in the Art Fair restaurant.
Damian will also be exhibiting a new set of large charcoal drawings which are available to view on line now and can be purchased directly, or at the Edinburgh Art fair - see Available Work |
Drawings & Pastels from the Outer Hebrides - Private View 2nd Sept. 7 - 9pm
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A selection of drawings and pastels of figures and landscapes, many from a recent trip to The Outer Hebrides, will be on show at: The Christian Community 21 Napier Road EH10 5AZ Private View Friday 2nd September 7 - 9pm Continues throughout the month - open Mondays 1 - 3pm, Thursdays 1 - 3pm, Sundays 11 30 - 2pm or by appointment (contact damian.callan@gmail.com or 07951 878 560) |
Experimental Life Drawing for Young People at National Gallery - Sept. - Dec. 2016
Aimed at senior pupils (16+ years) this course encourages experimental approaches to mark–making, drawing from a life model. Each session will start with an inspirational look at how artists in the national collection have approached figure drawing. This course will challenge you to explore a wide range of approaches to drawing.
Begins with a free ticketed taster session on Friday, 16th September 2016, 2-4pm allowing you to have a go at life drawing before signing up for an 8 week course.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/events-calendar/experimental-life-drawing-taster
Begins with a free ticketed taster session on Friday, 16th September 2016, 2-4pm allowing you to have a go at life drawing before signing up for an 8 week course.
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/events-calendar/experimental-life-drawing-taster
The Art & Science of Vermeer- Drawing Workshop: Sunday 1st May, 10 - 5
This practical workshop will provide a unique opportunity to draw at The Camera Obscura and at The Queen's Gallery, using techniques Vermeer and his associates reputedly employed. Entrance to the Camera Obscura , tour of the Masters of the Everyday: Dutch Artists in the Age of Vermeer exhibition, all materials and refreshments included. To book ring : 0303 123 7306 or go to:
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/event/creative-course-drawing-workshop-art-and-science-of-vermeer
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/event/creative-course-drawing-workshop-art-and-science-of-vermeer
Renoir - Reviled and Revered - new film by Phil Grabsky
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Damian Callan will feature in a new documentary film coming to
The Vue cinema : http://www.myvue.com/latest-movies/info/cinema/edinburgh-omni-centre/film/renoir-the-unknown-artist February 23rd and Cameo cinema: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/Cameo_Picturehouse/film/exhibition-on-screen-renoir-reviled-and-revered March 14th He is filmed demonstrating some of Renoir's techniques and discussing the artist's late nudes from The Barnes Collection Philadelphia. |
Painting the Peats - Drawing & Paintings from the Outer Hebrides
14th - 20th December, 10 - 6pm, The Art Club, Brandon Terrace, EH3 5DZ.
(Next to Coffeeangel, Canonmills)
Exhibition will be open from 10am on Monday morning - the following events will take place during the week and weekend. All welcome.
Wednesday 16th: 1pm - lunchtime talk - Painting the Peats
Thursday 17th: 2pm - demonstration - working with chalk pastels
Friday 18th: 6 - 9pm - private view
Saturday 19th: 2pm - demonstration - working with ink and wash
Wednesday 16th: 1pm - lunchtime talk - Painting the Peats
Thursday 17th: 2pm - demonstration - working with chalk pastels
Friday 18th: 6 - 9pm - private view
Saturday 19th: 2pm - demonstration - working with ink and wash
WASPS OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND - 24th & 25th October 12 - 5pm
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Damian Callan's studio will be open on Sunday 25th October as part of the WASPS Open Studios weekend. As well as having work in progress on show, there will be some framed and unframed work available to buy. Damian will also be demonstrating chalk pastel portraiture in the pop-up cafe space - with volunteer models being sought ! All welcome - free event.
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Book Launch 5th June, National Gallery, Princes St.
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Book Launch: Paint Like Renoir
Oil paint is a tremendously versatile medium, from the thin glaze to the thick impasto mark and Renoir employed the whole range of approaches to handling oils. In Paint Like Renoir artist Damian Callan explains and deconstructs the Master's methods and at this launch, he will demonstrate some of the techniques illustrated in the book. No booking required: free, unticketed. https://www.nationalgalleries.org/whatson/events-calendar/book-launch-paint-like-renoir/date/2015-06-01/interval/0/ |
DAMIAN CALLAN POP-UP GALLERY
8TH - 10TH MAY 2015 10 - 6
THE ART CLUB, BRANDON TERRACE,
EH3 5DZ
(next door to coffee angel, canonmills)
PRIVATE VIEW FRIDAY 8TH MAY 6 - 9PM
new drawings and paintings
framed and unframed work
bargain box
new book 'Paint Like Renoir' available
daily demonstrations (2pm)
Exhibition available to view on line Friday 8th May
8TH - 10TH MAY 2015 10 - 6
THE ART CLUB, BRANDON TERRACE,
EH3 5DZ
(next door to coffee angel, canonmills)
PRIVATE VIEW FRIDAY 8TH MAY 6 - 9PM
new drawings and paintings
framed and unframed work
bargain box
new book 'Paint Like Renoir' available
daily demonstrations (2pm)
Exhibition available to view on line Friday 8th May
Easel Sketching in the Gallery in The Evening News !
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The drop-in drawing event at the National Galleries of Scotland on 13th and 14th of February was featured in The Edinburgh evening News.
The next easel sketching will take place on 12th & 13th March, 2- 4pm. |
Marathon drawing, Edinburgh Airport (May 2013)
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A giant drawing created at WASPS Studios and at Edinburgh Airport, due to go on display at Edinburgh Airport shortly.
Giant Drawing Performance, Edinburgh Art Fair (November 2013)
Giant drawing built up over three days featuring visitors to the Corn Exchange for the Edinburgh Art Fair.