Frances Peel Biography

Frances Peel

In 2001 I moved from County Down in Northern Ireland to study architecture at the Glasgow School of Art. Having been awarded the highest grade in Northern Ireland for my A-Level art exhibition I continued to develop my painting skills during my time at university through undertaking regular commissions in order to supplement my student loan. I also gained inspiration from the stunning Scottish landscape through frequent explorations to the coast and highlands during the weekends and holidays.

Since graduating from university I have remained in Glasgow working as an architect and have taken advantage of the additional free time to develop my career in painting, exhibiting in galleries throughout Scotland and Northern Ireland. My paintings are predominantly inspired by the Scottish landscape and are created with oil on canvas as I enjoy the textures, contrasts and movement which can be exploited through this medium.

BIOGRAPHY

1982 Born in County Down, Northern Ireland

1993 – 2000 Assumption Grammar School, Ballynahinch

Grade A* in GCSE Art and Design

Grade A in A-Level Art and Design. Awarded highest overall mark in Northern Ireland.

2000 – 2007 The Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art

BArch (Hons)

Dip Arch

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2002 The Methodist College Annual Exhibition, Harlequins Clubhouse, Belfast

2004 The Methodist College Annual Exhibition, Harlequins Clubhouse, Belfast

2005 Ballydugan Mill, Downpatric

2008 The Atholl Gallery, Dunkeld, Spring Exhibition

The Tower Gallery, Kirriemuir.

The Strathearn Gallery, Crieff

Postcards for Sick Kids Exhibition, Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh

2010 Life on Canvas Gallery, Morningside, Edinburgh

COLLECTIONS

Down District Council; Ballynahinch Town Hall

New City Vision, Glasgow