One of the most fêted young Scottish painters graduating from Edinburgh College of Art in the 1980s, Peter was showered with awards and solo exhibitions throughout the 1980s & 1990s. His work is represented in many public institutions and most important private collections of contemporary Scottish art. He has lived and painted continuously for the last couple of decades in his Orkney studio before moving to Fife where he was recently the subject of a Channel 4 Documentary. A rare opportunity to view some of the finest examples of modern Scottish impressionism on the market today.

"I was born in Edinburgh in 1964.

I was schooled in Fife then studied at the Edinburgh College of Art. While there I won the John Kinross Scholarship, from the Royal Scottish Academy, which allowed me to study in Florence, and the Richard Ford Award, from the Royal Academy in London, to study the works in the Prado, Madrid.

Early influences include the collection of Scottish Colourists and post war expressionist paintings found in my home town of Kirkcaldy's Museum. As a student I travelled by bicycle to see collections in Amsterdam, Arnhem, Paris and London.

Post graduation, I won an Andrew Grant Scholarship which introduced me first hand to American art. Wyeth, Pollock, Lichtenstein and Warhol.

In 1989 I won the inaugural British Airways Most Promising Artist Award. This award allowed me to travel and exhibit worldwide for the first time. These experiences have largely influenced what and how I have painted ever since.

I'm a serial cabin, folly and woodpile builder. I've restored an Orcadian croft, Edinburgh New Town apartments and Victorian conservatories, I've also rebuilt a vintage car and tractor. In 2011 I rode my bicycle 4300 miles across America." - Peter McLaren

Panter & Hall Gallery

11-12 Pall Mall
London , SW1Y 5LU United Kingdom
Ph. +44 (0)20 73999999
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday from 10am to 6pm
Saturday by appointment

Related images
  1. Peter McLaren, Still Life with Poppies and Lemons, Oil on board, 36” x 48”
  2. Peter McLaren, Still Life with Poppies and Black Vase, Oil on board, 48” x 48”
  3. Peter McLaren, Still Life with Poppies, Oil on board, 72” x 48.5”
  4. Peter McLaren, Still Life with Poppies and Oranges, Oil on board, 36” x 30”
  5. Peter McLaren, Rainbow Man, Oil on board, 65.5” x 48”
  6. Peter McLaren, Still Life with Yellow Bowl and Yellow Cup, Oil on board, 36” x 30”