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Angus McEwan
Biography
Angus McEwan is an international award-winning painter of watercolour realism and the relationship of time and its effect on material objects. Angus is an elected member of many art societies, including the world’s oldest, the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS); the Australian watercolour Society (AWI); the National watercolour Society, USA (NWS); The Royal Scottish Society of watercolours (RSW); the International Masters of Watercolour Association, China (IMWA); the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI) and the San Diego Watercolour Society (SDWS). In 2022 Angus was elected President of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours. In 2023 he became a signature member of the American Watercolour Society (AWS).
A brand ambassador for Daniel Smith paints, Angus has won prizes in many countries, and is highly sought after for workshops and Demonstrations Internationally (in person) as well as online.
He has work in many private and public collections around the globe and has been a judge for many international competitions, including President of the jury (2022) for Marche d’Aqua, Italy, John Constable Prize in Lima, Peru, the Abu Rawash Prize, Egypt, IMWA competitions, China, as well as numerous other International watercolour competitions.
Selected Awards
2021- Best outdoor Still Life- 10th Annual PleinAir Salon, USA
2021- Signature membership status NWS- National Watercolour Society, USA
2021- "In honour of Judi Betts Award, 101st NWS International Open Exhibition, USA
2021- Gold Award, 1st prize- Watercolour International V, Thessaloniki, Greece
2021- The W. Gordon Smith and Mrs Jay Gordonsmith Award, 141st RSW Exhibition, Mound Edinburgh
2022- NWS Master's Cash Award (2nd Prize), NWS 102nd International open Exhibition, USA
2022- Elected President of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour-PRSW
2023- Outstanding watercolour for "Draughtsman's desk"- Boldbrush Painting competition
2023- NWS Masters cash award (V), NWS 103rd International Open Exhibition, USA
2023- First Place Overall, 13th Annual PleinAir Salon Competition, USA
2023- Excellence award- Watercolour International 6, Thessaloniki, Greece
2024- Signature membership status AWS- American Watercolour Society, USA
2024-Splash 25 water media Competition- Third place award
2024- Richard Haines NWS Past President's Award, NWS, USA.
2025- Splash 26 Watermedia Competition- Second Place Award. USA
Artist Statement
As a hyperrealist painter, I am fascinated by the theme of liminal spaces, which represent thresholds or transitional spaces where the boundaries and limitations of everyday life are blurred or suspended. My paintings explore the potential of hyperrealism to create a sense of heightened awareness and perception in these spaces.
Through my work, I aim to capture the minute details and nuances of liminal spaces, such as doorways, hallways, and other transitional areas, in order to create a sense of realism that is almost tangible. By meticulously rendering every surface, texture, and detail, I aim to create a sense of presence that invites the viewer to step into the space and explore it for themselves.
In my paintings, I often use lighting and perspective to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, emphasizing the boundaries and edges of the space. By playing with light and shadow, I aim to create a sense of atmosphere and mood that invites the viewer to contemplate the potential for transformation and growth.
I am interested in creating spaces that are in between, where one can experience a sense of disorientation and disconnection from the familiar. By using hyperrealism to capture the subtle nuances of these spaces, I aim to create a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty that invites the viewer to fill in the gaps with their own perceptions and experiences.
Ultimately, my paintings are an invitation to explore the potential of liminal spaces through hyperrealism, to embrace the ambiguity and uncertainty of transition, and to contemplate the potential for transformation and growth.
To fully honour my topics, I employ fine detail in my work and have found this has become an increasing fascination for me. Watercolour helps me to develop that crisp, sharp, calligraphic quality that I enjoy using which is perfect for describing the transient nature of my subject matter.
