Graham Mckean
Graham was born in Irvine, Scotland in 1962 and
when he left school he took up a position as a "plater
shipwright", first in Glasgow then in Troon. His artistic
talent would not stay hidden however and he began to do some
work as an illustrator and silk-screen printer. He was soon
able to support himself full time as a graphic artist, a career
which he pursued until 1996 when he decided to take the huge
step of becoming a professional artist. Sure enough he was immediately
in tremendous demand and he is now recognized as one of Scotland's
finest artists.
Although his stunning figurative images originate
in Graham's fertile imagination and represent "everyman"
and "everywoman", his subject matter is inspired by
incidents in his own life. He uses humour and sentiment where
appropriate to persuade us that each individual painting is
part of a bigger picture - the picture of life.
Graham's fabulous artwork has been successfully
exhibited for several years across the UK and Europe. He has
been the subject of media attention on countless occasions,
including various appearances on BBC TV and radio, and has featured
in the Guardian and the Express. His impressive portfolio includes
diverse commissions such as a collection of large oil paintings
for Scottish Opera, and a label for Glenfiddich malt whisky.
His charitable work is well known in Scotland and beyond, benefiting
such organisiations as Save the Children and the British Red
Cross as well as local hospices.
