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Alfred Allan's workshop on Monday 14th April was most enjoyable, despite Alfred's 'frozen shoulder' he was able to attend to each attendees needs and it was a most relaxing day. Fred also brought along a few of his superb Acrylic paintings for the class to study.

'It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Rev Canon Celia Matthews who was PAA President from 2005 -2006.   Her funeral will take place at St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth on Tuesday 11th March at 12 noon.  All Welcome.' 

STELLA ANNE CORMIE AWARD for a portrait JEAN LIVINGSTONE ALLAN PERERA-LIYANAGE TROPHY for a watercolour KAY RENWICK DUNSIRE TROPHY  for a still life SHEILA GARDEN RODGER PRIZE  for a Perthshire scene BARRY ALLAN SCOTT LISBETH GALLACHER BOWL for a floral...

Allan Perera-Liyanage painted The Golden Temple, India, for our latest Demo afternoon.

Alfred Allan started our October afternoon Demonstration with a superb seascape, done in quick time, using acrylic. This first afternoon was very well attended and enjoyed by all. Demo's are held in The Perth Art Gallery Lecture Theatre and everyone is welcome.

Our first workshop with Barry Allan Scott Animal portraits.

The Association wishes to announce the death of Angela Thomson nee Christina Angela Liberkowska (her painting name). She finally succumbed to Motor Neuron Disease after fighting for 3 years with the condition. She passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on...

Congratulations to PAA Tutor and Committee Member Allan Perera-Liyanage who has just received his trophy for the Guild of Aviation Artists for the best painting in the Light Aircraft Category. The judging was by an invited guest panel in the 2023 Guild of Aviation...

PAA President Philip Edwards presented a fascinating insight into his of materials and the techniques he has developed to create exquisite images of the Scottish landscape.

A good start to the year with a stunning demonstration  from Nicola McBride using Biro pens.

There was an excellent turn out despite the miserable weather at the December Demo where local artist and printmaker Bruce Shaw demonstrated how he combines his well honed observational skills with a highly accessible technique using charcoal to create a beautiful...

In the first Demo of the season, Alfred demonstrated his skills and experience with acrylics to create an atmospheric and lively seascape, to an appreciative audience. With Alfred’s witty but instructive commentary, the demonstration was both educational and...

Another successful afternoon in The Art Gallery with Allan Perera doing a watercolour demonstration of Venice

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT (20th October 2023) Many congratulations to David Greenall from An Lanntair/Open Studios Hebrides for winning the 2023 Highland Art Prize with the artwork Crofts at South Dell/Croitean aig Dail bho Dheas. The winning artwork was selected by Ishbel...

It is with deepest regret that I have to inform all members of The PAA of the death of much loved and long standing PAA member, accomplished artist and class tutor Cameron Coutts. Cameron was an active member right up to the end when on the evening of Monday 16th he...

The President, Ian Dunsire welcomed 20 members to the AGM on 20th April 2023Ian receiving his gift from VP/Treasurer Robert garden, after his 3 year term of office.The 2022 Jean Harkess Award went to Graham Wands for his watercolour painting of ‘Pittenweem’.

Another successful and well attended demo afternoon in the Art Gallery with Allan Perera-Liyanage turning out a super acrylic painting in quick time.

Our first Demo afternoon was performed by Karen van de Graaf who did a super quick portrait of one of the audience. There was a really good turn out and hope this continues over the winter months.

Philip Edwards, a member of the PAA, is now offering private tutoring. If you are a complete beginner with no idea where to start, are looking for advice on handling a certain medium, or even an expert aiming to fine tune your technical skills, then why not get in...