Frank Colclough
• Frank Colclough was born in Wick,
Caithness in Scotland.
• He lived in London before
settling in Scotland in 1975.
• He originally worked as a
design draughtsman while
studying art at Camberwell Art School
and he has worked as a
professional artist since 1981.
Frank Colclough
•Acrylic paints (plastic based
paints), or oil paints are used in
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Frank Colclough’s work.
• The inspiration for Frank Colclough
paintings comes from his interest in the
Scottish Colourist movement and the
paintings of Samuel Peploe and Cadell.
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• This is reflected in his paintings which
now consist mainly of:
Marine views of the Scottish West
Coast and colourful still life studies.
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Frank Colclough
He makes use of vivid
Primary and Secondary colours
in his still lifes.
He uses thick (impasto) paint,
flat areas of colour,
tones of the same colour,
patterns and a
strong light
source.
Many of his still life paintings
are based around the
reflective qualities of glass,
and metal. Flowers, fruits,
bowls,cups and glassware
are often chosen subject matter.
His compositions are often simple,
and rely on shape, colour
and tone.
Frank Colclough
Today Frank Colclough contemporary
paintings appear in many
private and public art collections.
The RSW, RGI and RSA
have also exhibited his contemporary
paintings.
In addition to Red Rag Scottish
Art Gallery and Arran Art
Gallery, Frank Colclough art work
has been exhibited at many
other leading Scottish
Art Galleries.
His paintings are also
regularly auctioned at
McTears Auction house,
Glasgow.