Claire Harrigan facts for kids
Claire Harrigan is a talented Scottish artist who was born in 1964. She is well-known for her beautiful paintings. Claire studied art in Scotland and has traveled all over the world to find inspiration for her amazing artwork.
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About Claire Harrigan
Early Life and Education
Claire Harrigan was born in a town called Kilmarnock in Scotland. She loved art from a young age. Claire went to the famous Glasgow School of Art to study painting. She graduated in 1986 with a special degree in Fine Art. While she was there, she even won an award for her still life paintings!
Becoming a Professional Artist
After finishing art school, Claire decided to become a full-time painter. This means she creates art as her main job. To get new ideas for her paintings, she has traveled to many exciting places. Some of these include the West Indies, France, Portugal, and Italy. These trips helped her discover new colors and scenes for her art.
In 1989, Claire became a professional member of the Scottish Artists and Artist Craftsmen (SAAC). She was also listed in important art books like "Who's Who in Art" and "20th Century Painters and Sculptors." In 1992, she was invited to join The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW), which is a big honor for artists who work with watercolors.
Awards and Recognition
Claire Harrigan has received several awards for her artistic talent over the years. These awards show how much her work is appreciated in the art world.
Major Awards
- 1990 – Lily Macdougall Award, SAAC
- 1992 – James Torrance Memorial Award, RGI
- 1996 – Latimer Award, RSA
- 2002 – Artists Discovery Commission Award, Club Med
- 2004 – Glasgow Arts Club Fellowship Award, RSW
Where You Can See Her Art
Claire Harrigan's paintings have been shown in many places, and some of her artworks are part of important collections.
Solo Art Shows
Claire has had many solo exhibitions, which means her art was the only art on display. Some of these shows were held at:
- Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
- Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
- Flying Colours Gallery, London
- Bruton Street Gallery, London
- Christopher Hull Gallery, London
- Macaulay Gallery, Stenton
Art in Public Collections
You can find Claire Harrigan's art in several public collections. This means her paintings are owned by companies or organizations for everyone to see. Some places that own her art include:
- Adam and Company
- The Fleming Collection
- Bank of Scotland
- Heriot-Watt University
- South Ayrshire Council
- Wigtownshire Educational Trust
- Club Med
Learn More About Her Art
If you want to learn more about Claire Harrigan's painting techniques, you can check out these resources:
- The Artist Magazine September 2006 "Masterclass : Bold Design in Mixed Media – Claire Harrigan."
- Abstract Techniques And Colour in Painting – Claire Harrigan & Robin Capon Published August 2007
