Eleanor McGowan is a professional artist based in Largs, Ayrshire. She is a modern Scottish colourist and Scottish contemporary artist who draws inspiration for her still life, landscapes and seascapes, from the light & activity on the water. She is inspired by Ayrshire’s coast and landscape of the islands of Scotland. Treasured memories, quirky happenings, figurative artworks all feature in her paintings as do the aspects of her daily life.

A riot of bold colour is used in a dynamic yet contemplative way, often with wryly humorous titles but always with striking character and multi-layered meaning. Her works invite & celebrate ongoing interest, discussion & intrigue, whilst being a pleasure to view & live with daily.

An elected artist member of the GSWA (Glasgow Society of Women Artists) and the PAI (Paisley Art Institute), Eleanor has exhibited at many well-known contemporary galleries and landmarks, including the Torrance Gallery, Broughton Gallery, Whitehouse Gallery, Rowan Gallery, Red Barn Gallery, Southside Gallery, Ruby Orange Gallery, Seagull Gallery, Greens and Blues Gallery, Overt Gallery, Lillie Gallery, MacMillan Art Show for cancer relief, RGI ( Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Art ) and at the Edinburgh Art Festival.

Eleanor McGowan prints are distributed throughout the UK by Ecosse Fine Art and signed limited editions by McDonald Fine Art Publishers. 

Her works in acrylics, oils & mixed media, have a wide appeal, and may include elements of yachts under sail or fascinating landscapes, as well as still lives on a myriad of subjects. Some works feature intriguing figures, and many incorporate symbols & devices unique to the artist.

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