Simon Lawrence
Artist 1
Mostly bird and animal portraits. Smallish in size. Acrylic paint on paper. Some mixed media.
Welcome to Arran Open Studios
We are looking forward to 2025 Arran Open Studios which is set to be bigger than ever. The online brochure is now available for download and our interactive map gives details of all our participating artists/makers. Here are the key dates:
Preview Exhibition, Brodick Hall: Friday 11th – Monday 14th July
Ceilidh at Brodick Hall in association with the Boathouse Ceilidh Band, Tuesday 5th August
Film Night at Corrie Hall, Sunday 10th August
Open Studios Weekend: Friday 15th – Monday 18th August
See the Events tab for more details
If you are an artist or maker on the island who has not taken part this time and would like to discuss taking part in the Open Studios next year, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you!
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Studio Number 17 – Karebell Designs
Step into the intricate world of Karebell Designs!
Location: Kingscross 📍
For the past few years, I have been mastering the art of multilayered paper design—and the results are nothing short of mesmerizing. Each piece is crafted from 9 hand-cut layers of luxurious Italian 120gsm paper with a subtle sheen, giving every artwork a luminous depth.
🔪 Every single layer is cut by hand using just a knife—no machines, no shortcuts. From a distance, they look like photographs. Up close? You’ll see the delicate layers, the precision, the soul in every slice.
🖼️ Swipe through to see a few of my latest creations—each one a testament to patience, passion, and paper.
💌 Commissions welcome – if you have a vision, then I can bring it to life.
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Meet Zabdi Keen, sculptor and artist, studio number 26
Excellent filmmaker John Perivolaris and cinematographer Ryan Bain came to Arran in May and made some promo films for Arran Open Studios.
We love them! Hope they give you a flavour of our event.
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Studio 17 Spotlight: Karebell Designs by Karen Bell – Kingscross, Arran 🎨
Where paper and passion came to life. My very first Paper Cut— The serene Hare—was designed and hand-cut in 2015 and marked the beginning of an artistic journey rooted in patience, precision, and pure heart. 🐇
Next came the Cat… and soon, after my love for Arran bloomed into two breathtaking scenes, each one framed by my signature watercolour sunsets.
From wildlife wonders to island landscapes, every piece tells a story. Why not Step inside Studio 17 and discover Arran through my eyes—and learn the unique story’s and inspirations behind each piece of work.
📍 Kingscross, Isle of Arran
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🎨✨ Meet the Maker: Karen Bell of Karebell Designs
📍 Studio 17, Kingscross
Hello lovely people! 👋 I’m Karen, and I design and hand-cut intricate artworks from paper and card—each piece crafted with care (and a very sharp blade!). Some are delicate single-layer silhouettes set against watercolour skies, while others are multilayered marvels made from luxurious Italian paper. 🇮🇹✂️
Swipe to see:
🔪 My ever-faithful craft knife and a few of the blades it’s worn through
📏 The ruler and Rotring pencil I’ve had since my uni days—proper old-school vibes!
🦦 A peek at my latest project: a layered otter-in-progress (I’m on layer 5 of 9!)
Pop back tomorrow for more behind-the-scenes magic—I’ll be sharing new layers soon!
#KarebellDesigns #PaperArt #HandCutArt #StudioLife #ScottishMakers #WorkInProgress #OtterArt #CreativeJourney #behindthescenes
Thank you to @chameleonarran for your continued support. It is much appreciated.
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Scottish Rain- STUDIO NUMBER 12.
Landscape & seascape photographs of Scottish lochs, mountains & glens, taken in the highlands and west coast of Scotland.
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Don’t miss our very popular preview exhibition in Brodick Hall. An opportunity get a snapshot of work and practice you will see when you visit the studios in August.
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STUDIO NUMBER 9 JAN GRANT
Isle spinner
Jan Creates bespoke handspun, handwoven scarves, cowls and textiles. With unique combinations of colour and fibre. She uses Merino, Shetland, Bluefaced Leicester, Alpaca, Mohair, Cashmere Silk, Bamboo, Soybean
and even Pineapple!
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Meet artist Rob Stevens at Arran Open Studios 15th-18th August
STUDIO NUMBER 38 in Pirnmill
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PAUL MCGARRIE- STUDIO NUMBER 8
Paul is a glass artist fusing glass in many shapes and forms and colours, creating many unique pieces and stand alone sculptures.
Paul’s work also includes woodcarving.
Scott MacDonald
Studio7
Scott Macdonald’s oil & watercolour paintings often depict the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands & Islands or the urban environment of Glasgow. He uses a vibrant colour palette and bold palette knife and brushstrokes to capture the essence and atmosphere of these places.
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Island Porcelain studio 5 Tracy Gibson
Individual, ornamental figures depicting the wonderful array of wild-life surrounding the Arran coastlines and hills. Our pieces make unique keepsakes or gifts for friends or loved ones of any age.
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