© Muriel Andrew

Muriel has always painted but only started to exhibit her work in 2004. Her choice of subjects is wide-ranging and includes contemporary floral works, landscapes and abstract. She works mainly in chalk, pastel and oils but but also in watercolour, acrylic and pencil. She founded Eclectic Art which is a group of 6 lady artists who exhibit and sell work. They exhibit at Chatelherault Country Park , Airdrie Arts Centre and Calderglen Country Park . She was invited to join Artists United which is a group of 20 artists who exhibit mainly in the Scottish Borders. In her own right she has exhibited at East Kilbride Arts Centre, The Auld Kirk Museum Kirkintilloch, NLAA Open Arts Exhibition, Wishaw and Colzium House as part of the Kilsyth International Carnival. Muriel gives individual tuition for the elderly in their own home and also does workshops and out of school classes in various arts and crafts for children and adults.

Muriel says of Loch Etive- ' It was painted in oils on canvas and is sized 21" x 15".   I holidayed near Loch Etive a few years ago and I have tried to capture some of its peace and tranquility in this painting.   It is one of a new series of paintings called "Highland Magic" which I use to take you on a visual tour of some of my favourite places in Scotland.'

Further exhibitions of Muriel's work this year include David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre in September (date to be confirmed);  Rutherglen Library November/December (date to be confirmed). Details will be posted on clydevalley.net as they become available. .