Galleria Luti

Peter Luti - Something different.

2011-12-29T07:22:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone - I hope you had a great time, and got lots of lovelies in your stockings. Dad has been busy creating away.... possibly inspired by the stormy weather we've been experiencing lately.
Still unmistakably in his unique style, dad has done for something a bit different - a refreshing change I think!
And this (what at first I assumed to be a village) is a coastal farm.
Nice work dad!

Peter Luti - Another two newbies

2011-11-14T06:03:00.000-08:00

Dad has been a busy wee bee getting ready for the new exhibition and has managed to get another 2 finished in time. Beautiful colours with the sunset (I'm partial to a bit of purple myself), and the pinks set a lovely warm tone in his pieces.

These will come in very handy as from the 7 he originally had to submit for the winter show, we only have 3 left.... and that's without them even being hung yet!
Go Pedro!

Peter Luti - Artist, New work

2011-11-12T04:42:00.000-08:00

We're just about to change over the exhibitions ready for the winter and Peter has been painting up a storm with some new work. Ever popular, dad (Peter)'s paintings don't seem to stay in the gallery very long.

There is something about his textural use and bold colours that capture the imagination and dad's work has been a continual success in the gallery since we opened five and a half years ago.
Peter's constant development of his style, and his unique technical application draws people into his simplistic views of the landscapes that surround the Scottish Coastline.
Not only does the west coast of Scotland evoke brilliant colour use, but Peter is now looking to the Tuscan landscape for warmer inspiration of his paintings.

Nice work dad.

Robert Ryan - Glass, new work

2011-10-27T03:34:00.000-07:00

We're just about to change over the exhibitions from Autunno to Inverno (winter), and as the temperature changes so does the work.
Robert Ryan popped in a few days ago with some of his new pieces..... his work constantly evolves and I'm always amazed at the difference in his still distinctly recognisable work.
The change comes as Robert develops his techniques further, and pushes the boundaries of his (seemingly endless) limitations, yet continuing to capture the unique essence that always draws us staright into the body of his work.

Truly remarkable.

Old Luti pieces in situ.

2011-10-21T08:26:00.000-07:00

The other night I visited a house that was practically a gallery and had a number of Peter Luti pieces (both ceramics and paintings). It got me thinking about where the others are...... let us know where you've seen any or send us photos of your own Peter Luti pieces in situ! We're always interested in where the work ends up!

Spoooooky Studs for Halloween

2011-10-12T06:43:00.000-07:00

I just love making jewellery that makes me laugh.
Little frogs in Witvhes Hats ready to go out guising.
These little stud earrings are my latest creations all inspired by Halloween.
Cute little smiley pumpkins.
Green Monsters dressed up as mummies for the guising.
Hideous halloween hearts.
ALL 100% handmade with love by Marsha.

Galleria Luti Closed for a week.

2011-09-25T04:22:00.000-07:00

Galleria Luti will be CLOSED
for a week between
Monday 26^th Sep - Sun 2^nd Oct

We will re-open as
normal on Mon 3^rd Oct

We apologise for any inconvenience
this may have caused

Autumn Exhibition 2011 - a bit of info

2011-09-07T04:04:00.000-07:00

Autunno - Mixed Exhibition for Autumn
Sat 10th Sep - Wed 16th Nov 2011

Celebrate the arrival of the autumnal months with Galleria Luti's new mixed exhibition of original Scottish artwork. Painters contributing to the show include Peter Luti, Sharon Mitchell, David Hay, Deborah Phillips, Douglas Phillips, Brian Petrie, John Wetten Brown, Frances Bowie, Charlotte Brayley, Agnes Phillips and Philip Raskin, amoungst others. We are delighted to welcome the individual and quirky paintings of Gail Stirling Robertson.

Unique and popular Glass Wall Art by Robert Ryan and mirrors by Emily Wylie and David Brown, with hand turned wooden bowls from local craftsman Chris Carroll, and characteristic sculptures by Gio Martin, and Walter Awlson. Handcrafted designer jewellery from artists such as Christine Forsyth, Claire Maxtone, Michael Kay, Angela Harvey and Sarah Perry amoungst others.

Something to suit all tastes and budgets.

We welcome all visitors and look forward to seeing you in the autumn
Warmest Regards
Marsha & Sandie

Estate (Summer) Exhibition: 9th July 2011

2011-07-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

Galleria Luti celebrates 5th birthday with mixed show of Original Scottish Contemporary Art

Marsha & Sandie Luti are proud to celebrate Galleria Luti's 5th anniversary during the summer exhibition. It has been an adventurous, colourful and vibrant time so far, hosting 25 mixed exhibitions and displaying original pieces of art by some of Scotland's most exciting artists. In the last 5 years, the gallery has established a reputation for showing bold and distinctive contemporary art work, but has maintained the relaxed and friendly atmosphere which is reveared by so many.

Supporting local creativeness is a high priority, and the vast majority of regularly showing artists come from within an hour's drive of the gallery. With such a wealth of talent in a close distance it is never hard to fill an exhibition. The new show, which opens on the 9th July, is also a vivacious exhibition offering high quality original art, handcrafted and produced by some of Scotland's most talented artists. Painters contributing include Peter Luti, Jim Wylie, Brian Petrie, Charlotte Brayley, John Wetten Brown, Fiona MacLeod, Sharon Mitchell, and Ian Elliot amongst others.

Designer handcrafted jewellery from jewellers including Marsha Luti, Christine Forsyth, Michael Kay, Angela Harvey, Claire Maxtone and Monili Silver. Much of the jewellery on display is completely unique, often made to order in the gallery by Marsha.

Craft work includes glass art by Robert Ryan, heat lustred bowls by Rob Mulholland, glass crafts by Ann Maintland and Emily Wylie, mirrors by David Brown and introducing Alison McLeod, wonderfully quirky sculptures by Gio Martin, wooden bowls by Chris Carroll and ceramics by Roger Bell and Sarah Perry amoungst others.

Design-led giftware also available. We have something to suit every budget and have excellent quality hand-crafted and unique work in the gallery.

To mark this special birthday, on Friday 26th August we are offering a 5% discount on everything in the Gallery.

We welcome all visitors and look forward to seeing you in the summer.
We may even have birthday cake to eat!!
Warmest Regards
Marsha & Sandie

Elin Isaksson Glass

2011-06-28T05:27:00.000-07:00

We have just received some GORGEOUS glass work from Elin including these lovely little glass fish...

Absolutely stunning blown glass and fused glass work.

The bowls can be used in a number of ways... as bowls, decorative features or even to put little nibbles in (we currently have some jelly babies in one, yum!)
I just love glass work!

Closed for a day for a wedding!

2011-06-24T08:54:00.000-07:00

Sat 25^th June 2011

CLOSED

ALL DAY

due to a family celebration

Sorry for any inconvenience

01877 339577

www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Stud Earrings by Marsha

2011-06-21T04:33:00.000-07:00

I just love making jewellery that amuses me...... and I always think that it's great to have stud earrings that are a wee bitty different. I guess it comes from years of looking at Mum's earrings, as she tends to go for unusual earrings - that's her big passion!

I especially like the 'Luscious Lips'.... tiny little full-on-pouting lips! The ladybugs made me laugh when I made them too. Dad thinks I'm mad to do such small detailing in the clay studs, but I love it!!

These little fused glass studs have dichroic glass in the centre and catch the light to sparkle! You can't beat a bit of sparkle.
I'm off to make some more now! Marsha

Pearls and crystals..... current hot trend!

2011-06-14T08:19:00.000-07:00

Everyone is loving pearl accessories at the moment....

This freshwater pearl and swarovski crystal comb is one bespoke design made for an upcoming wedding.Pearls are a fabulous way to accentuate a bride's outfit and are very popular at the moment.
This gorgeous little hand knotted fresh water pearl bracelet with sterling silver heart clasp is my particular favourite. Lovely!
Marsha

Early Summer Exhibition in preparation!

2011-05-03T08:56:00.000-07:00

So...... we seem to be pretty rubbish at updating the blog. Sorry about that! Facebook seems to have taken over somewhat and we're even on twitter (although I'm not much of a tweeter myself! Don't really understand it all that well!).

Anyway, so we're getting all set for the exhibition changeover. Hopefully I can write a little more about it VERY soon, because now it's 5 and I'm ready to go home. Here's a wee link to the e-mail invite though to whet your appetite. http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cecc989f6620108a2603135d6&id=7a67f8b41f&e=

I'm drafting dad in to help me hang the new exhibtion this Thursday and Friday. Fun Times!!!

Marsha

60's in 2011

2011-02-06T07:41:00.000-08:00

Marsha and I were in Calgary for two weeks at the end of January, seeing family and doing a multitude of things in sometimes 25 degrees C. The tips of Marsha's eyelashes froze while sliding on frozen Lake Louise. Although there are many galleries in and around Calgary, we preferred our Scottish artists' work - not that we're biased or anything. The best gallery was in Banff - note the Scottish Connection. The 60's reference in the heading is the the music of Revv52's concert. Our interest in this was (a) Marsha's sister was singing in this music group and (b) the music was a poignant reminder of my youth: Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel to name a few. Seems like yesterday.

update

2010-10-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

What a pleasure to work in the gallery! I love the work of Ken Davis, Fiona Mcleod, David Hay, Deborah Phillips ......etc., etc., etc. It won't be long until we open our winter exhibition - 16 days exactly. New work will be delivered. Can't wait!

Sandie

Giorni piu Freddi - Autumn Exhibition & Robert Ryan glass art

2010-09-06T05:59:00.000-07:00

New work arriving for the Autumn exhibition, Colder Days this week. I am looking forward to getting it all up on the walls! Robert Ryan came in today with his excellent new work. Check out some of these!!Robert's work really is best viewed in the flesh, as is most art, but these give a good representation of his work.
I love the way the light catches his work! Very sparkly!
There are photos up on the gallery facebook page.... and hopefully I'll get round to updating our website really soon!

Marsha

CLOSED Sunday 27th June

2010-06-24T03:39:00.000-07:00

My gorgeous niece is being Christened this Sunday, so unfortunately the gallery will be closed for the day. I'll still be around Callander, however, if anyone specifically wants to visit then. E-mail me at info@gallerialuti.co.uk if this is the case.

Marsha

Peter Luti and new exhibition.

2010-05-06T03:12:00.000-07:00

It's that time when we're just about to start hanging the new exhibition again. It always comes round much faster than I think it will! We have some absolute gems from Peter Luti again... good work dad!
He tells me that he's going on a 'research' trip to Barra next week (although the word PUB has been mentioned more than a couple of times). I'm happy though, as it means lots of new boaty paintings. Love it!
The new exhibition is looking like it's gonna be lovely and colourful - just what I like! And we have quite a few purple orientated paintings. Excellent - I love purple!
Check out the website Galleria Luti for all the new work as it arrives. Everything should be up by Saturday (fingers crossed), so looking forward to seeing all the lovely paintings on the walls.
Marsha

Sneak Preview - David Hay

2010-04-27T03:23:00.001-07:00

Here's a wee chance to see some of David Hay's paintings which will be on show in the L'estate Avvicina Exhibition which starts on the 8th May.
David says; 'My paintings relate to travel.... places visited and remembered.'
David will be showing 5 paintings in the summer exhibition, all of which can be seen on the gallery's facebook page, Galleria Luti Facebook

Something a bit different - Peter Luti

2010-04-19T02:52:00.000-07:00

Something new and a bit unsual from dad who has been busy painting away as normal.
He's used a different technique for this cathedral piece to give an eerie green effect on the lines of the building. Might take a bit of time to perfect this.... but it is definitely a good start!
He has come up with the goods (as he always does!) with some other pieces too.
And I'm quite excited as dad has been working on a gorgeous purple (my current colour of choice) and blue painting which will be ready soon. I love it already... it'd look grand in my new living room (hint, hint dad).
More pictures will be coming as and when pieces are finished. Check out all the art we have at http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/

Artist: Davy Brown

2010-04-14T04:09:00.000-07:00

Born in Kilmarnock, Davy Brown graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1972.
He Has exhibited widely with both solo and group shows and his work is held in many corporate and private collections throughout the world.
His paintings are powerful and mature capturing the effect of light on pastoral landscapes and beautiful mysterious still life compositions.
We are delighted to be exhibiting 5 of Davy's pieces in Galleria Luti which can all be seen on the website www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Women in the Trossachs

2010-03-18T04:01:00.001-07:00

Last night we had a lovely evening with the Women in the Trossachs group, who came along to hear a bit about the gallery.
It was a nice opportunity to mingle and get some chat with like-minded women living and working in the area. Check out thir website at http://www.womeninthetrossachs.org.uk

I even made some mini pizzas for the occassion (which I think I ate most of! Yummy!).
Marsha

Michael Kay Jewellery

2010-03-17T07:23:00.001-07:00

Had a lovely chat with Michael Kay yesterday who was down with some new work. This little gold ring with a cubic zirconia is my absolute favourite piece of jewellery of all time.

I love it! I don't think it'll be on display for much longer as I may well snap it up for myself!
Michael's rule of thumb is that no two pieces he makes will be the same. It always makes for a delightful surprise when he brings work in.

This amethyst and moonstone choker (trillium) is lovely too - almost like angel wings. Good job Michael! You can see all of Michael's pieces at www.gallerialuti.co.uk or on our facebook page.

Marsha

Scottish Gallery Guide: Peter Luti

2010-03-10T08:26:00.001-08:00

Check out the new Scottish Gallery Guide supplement from Uptown Magazine at http://issuu.com/uptownmagazine/docs/scottish_gallery_guide_2010
You might just recognise the painting on the top right hand cover. Excellent choice of them, if I do say so myself.

L'Arte per la Primavera (Spring) Exhibition is Open

2010-03-06T04:14:00.001-08:00

The Spring Exhibition is now open with some absolutely cracking pieces on show.
We've had a fairly busy time already this morning and the sun seems to have brought out the troops. Hoorah.
We welcome new artist Rob Mulholland (bowls piectured above), whose work looks fabulous!
Spring has definitely 'sprung' up a promising start to the exhibition. Long may it continue!

Spring Exhibition and Twitter

2010-03-01T05:04:00.000-08:00

The e-mail invitations for the Spring Exhibition are currently winging their way through cyber space. Become part of the family by registering at www.gallerialuti.co.uk/contactus

I've also just created a twitter page for the gallery! How very exciting and technological of me. Follow our 'tweets' at http://twitter.com/gallerialuti
Marsha

Spring Exhibition - Deborah Phillips

2010-03-01T02:46:00.000-08:00

Deborah Phillips popped in at the weekend to deliver new work for the Spring exhibition. It's always so lovely to see her, and the new paintings are fab which is a bonus!
I particularly love these four long, thin ones. They look smashing together. As always Deborah's distinctly recognisable style catches the light perfectly - helped only by the fact that today is gloriously sunny. Long may it continue!!!Still trying to figure out the technical side of the Gallery's facebook page. All new work that's in the gallery have images on the page. Try a search for 'Galleria Luti' at www.facebook.com and hopefully you will find it!

Spring Exhibition preparations & Peter Luti

2010-02-28T06:21:00.000-08:00

This week is delivery week... always an exciting time! The week before a new exhibition is generally our busiest with artists coming and going and new work being hung. Here's a wee sneak preview of some of dad's paintings that will be on show.
Hopefully this week I'll get some time to pop up some other images of new work too. I have made a facebook page for the gallery too, where I'll be updating images of paintings when they arrive at the gallery. It's easy to find (I think), just type 'Galleria Luti' into the Facebook search box and it should come up.
Marsha

February 2010

2010-02-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Marsha is back from Canada. She skied while she was there. Since then she has become an Aunt to a baby girl, I now have two grandchildren and Marsh and I have skied at X-sport at Braehead. This was to see if I still had any skill, stamina, strength to ski when I go to see Peita, Andrew and the babbies. 3 hours of ski-ing have prompted us to spend a couple of days at Glencoe this coming week.

The gallery will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of February.

Sandie

Let it snow ...........

2010-01-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

Nobody about and who can blame him/her.

Marsha and I are both making plans for separate trips to Canada before the winter is out. This is to visit Luti / Stevenson family members, soon to be increased in number by one. Next exhibition is at the beginning of March 2010 for all who enter the Blog page.

December 2009

2009-12-19T06:40:00.000-08:00

Not long now until Christmas.

I had a brainwave of an idea for a unique Christmas present for my sister. I contacted Brian Petrie, painter, cartoonist, (http://www.tooncentre.com/) and he has come up with a fantastic caricature of her as portrait painter and cat lover. All he needed were a few good photographs of my sis. and voila, a great present. I feel pretty safe that she won't see this as she doesn't do computers.

Have a very good Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sandie

We love craft work!

2009-11-17T04:45:00.000-08:00

When I read the blog yesterday, I realised it's been all about paintings recently.As much as we love paintings (and we do of course!), there's so much more other art in the gallery that I thought it time to mention the crafts!
So Mum and I set off on a wee tour of the gallery today to congratulate ourselves on having a brilliant range of craft work. Like these Ann Maitland glass dishes and candle bridges. Lovely! (Incidently, I'd just like to point out Mum's odd earrings! She lost one of each pair so has decided to wear them as an odd pair - whatever makes you happy, Mum!)

When Maggie Broadley arrived with her gorgeous ceramic pieces, I was surprised at how large the work was! Here, mum is doing a good job of showing their dimensions in relation to a wee Jim Galloway pot.

I hate getting my photo taken, but I managed to pose with the 'Playful Plastic' earring range.

......and this was the first attempt at a decent photo. Not good.

Mum has a wee sniff at the Maggie Broadley pots. They smell surprisingly nice!

What a great job I have!

Marsha

Winter Exhibition Open

2009-11-14T03:39:00.000-08:00

It's been a frantic week of changing the exhibitions over, but the new exhibition is now OPEN!
Notti Lunghi Exhibition is Galleria Luti's third winter show (where has the time gone!?!), and looks like it's going to be very well received.

The show is simply bursting with colour and energy, and we have lots of lovely gorgeous craft work - ideal Christmas presents (hurrah! I love Christmas) and stocking fillers.

I'm still in the process of fully updating the website, but everything will be on there soon! Promise! www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Marsha

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Mark Fearn

2009-11-12T04:48:00.000-08:00

The winter exhibition is currently being hung in the gallery. It's a show that bursts with colour as soon as you walk in the door, making a very dramatic impact.
Mark Fearn's striking pieces have a bold and vibrant feel to them. Here we see square segments of paintings which are rectangular in shape. The effect is obvious from the outset, and beautifully textured.
Although these paintings are more abstract than the work we usually have in the gallery, they exhibit very well in Notti Lunghi (the Winter Exhibition), both completmenting and being complemented by the other art on show.

These 2 long pieces are exceptionally endearing. Very interesting work. I had my dunce's cap on earlier this week, and in an e-mail referred to Mark as Mike. Silly mistake, sorry Mark!

Marsha

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Alastair Laing

2009-11-10T03:11:00.000-08:00

Alastair Laing came to deliver new work this morning. I told him that his new work will be on the blog, but he has admitted that he 'can't keep up with technology' so it's doubtful that he'll see this. Never mind - I love his new pieces. There's something very endearing about his work.

It's evident that Alastair's background is in graphic design, from the intricate detailing of his foreground. But there's also a loose feeling to certain aspects of his art.... either in the dramatic sky representation or in the occassional burst of energy in the foliage.The symbolic detailing in the paintings is also highly effective. I love this sailing piece! It's simply stunning.

The entire new exhibition can be viewed on the website www.gallerialuti.co.uk by Saturday 14th Nov.
Marsha

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Peter King

2009-11-09T06:09:00.000-08:00

Peter King just popped into the gallery and I was so taken with his paintings that I imediately had to share them in the blog. Blogging twice in one day?!? I am keen!
It is perhaps somewhat chilly today.... and if it's going to be THIS cold I think we should at least be given the pleasure of some crisp snow into the equation. Looks like I might have to make do with the snow in this piece, though. Simply beautiful!

Peter has 6 new works for this exhibition in 2 different sizes, 20" x 20" and 10" x 10". We are lucky indeed! The new work will be available to view on our website www.gallerialuti.co.uk by Saturday (which is the official opening day of the winter exhibition).
Marsha

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Nikki Monaghan

2009-11-09T04:35:00.000-08:00

As always in the run up to a new exhibition, this week is very exciting with deliveries of new work left, right and center! Hopefully if I get enough time before the opening on Sat I can profile some of the artists' work that's coming in.
Nikki Monaghan came in yesterday with her new pieces. And they all have a lovely wintery feel to them!

They are just adorable little pieces, and a complete bargain at £120! Perfect little Christmas presents methinks.

I'm very happy at the new work we have so far... the exhibition is going to be stunning. Yippee!
Marsha

Preparing for the Winter Exhibition

2009-11-03T06:27:00.000-08:00

It was simply lovely to log on and see that Mum (Sandie) had managed to do a blog all on her own. Well done Mum, aren't you clever! We have both just spent the morning tirelessly grafting at making up the new exhibition invitations. Pheew! It's all done now. If anyone who still wishes to be on the mailing list hasn't registered yet, you can do so at http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/ on the 'Contact Us' page.

Here's a wee sneak preview of the type of work we'll have on offer. What a joy! Also, dad's been hard at work painting away for the new exhibition. This one's a particular favourite of mine. Loving the boats, dad!

One of these days I think I'll talk mum through putting photos onto the blog!
The new work will be up on the website when the exhibition opens on Sat the 14th Nov.
www.gallerialuti.co.uk

All By Myself

2009-10-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

Marsha doesn't know that I am blogging without her guidance. She tells me just to "chat" so ..... by heck, it's cold in the gallery today. Just had Paul Luti in. He's not been too well - suspected swine flu - but it wasn't. There are lots of Lutis in Callander and Pete Luti was in a moment ago before going to see his Mum, Lea Luti.

Until another day, Ciao

Sandie (Luti)

Brevity is the soul of something

2009-10-20T04:48:00.000-07:00

A week after Marsha got back from Italy, Pete and I flew to Pisa for our break - much needed after all the prep for the autumn exhibition. Great to see Nikki Monaghan paintings at Edinburgh Airport.

Ciao

Sandie

Tempo di Autunno (Autumn Exhibition)

2009-10-20T04:36:00.000-07:00

Well, I've got to say, that I've been pretty rubbish at keeping the blog up to date recently. Note to self: must do better. So, since the last post (a thousand years ago) there's been much going on in the Luti camp. It's not really much of an excuse, but just after the last blog post, I jetted off to Italy to the folks' apartment in Tuscany for a wee break. It was absolutely lovely! Unfortunately, for Mum and Dad, however, my trip away coincided with the change-over and opening of the new exhibition (whooops!), so they had to slave away day in day out to get it all done themselves while I basked in the Italian sun (meh heh heh).

It was certainly a joy to come home and have the new exhibition up and running. Such a breadth of Colour and vibrancy greeted me in the gallery that I didn't even mind about the cold climate I had returned to. The folks managed to do a great job. I think I'll go away again for the next exhibition.

Mum is desperado to write about her trip now, so I'll sign off and let her on.
Marsha
(photos coming soon!)

Peter Luti Fame on Location, Location, Location (well, nearly)

2009-08-27T02:53:00.000-07:00

Dad got an e-mail last night from my Uncle Ray who said that his son, Matthew had spotted this on Channel 4's Location, Location, Location programme which was being filmed in Edinburgh.

We both got rather excited as the paintings definitely looked like a couple of dad's. Especially since the frames are the same as dad uses. The paintings themselves are similar colour schemes and compositions. We decided to watch the programme on 4oD available at http://www.channel4.com/

On closer inspection (and a lot of squinting at the computer screen), however, we have concluded that they are not Peter Luti paintings. Still... it provided us with an evening's entertainment.

New Peter Luti Paintings

2009-08-26T04:17:00.000-07:00

Dad came down to the gallery yesterday with about 6 new painintgs. This one is a particular favourite called 'Calm Mooring'. I like the detailed boats in the harbour, but also the wee sailing boats out in the distance. It's unusual for dad to put both boaty aspects in one painting, so this one's a real joy. I think dad's been wishing he was out on one of his boats and so his paintings a fairly natical at the moment. These three are little stunners too. All of the new paintings are either 6inches squared or 9 inches squared. I've been trying to coax dad into making some larger pieces for the new exhibition (starting in 2 weeks!), and I hope it's been working. I have definitely seen a larger piece on the easel in the studio. Will have to just keep you posted on the progress though.

See all of Peter Luti's new painitngs at www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Sandie's First Blog

2009-08-09T07:55:00.000-07:00

This is my first contribution to the blog.
Marsha usually runs the gallery from Monday to Saturday lunchtime, leaving Saturday and Sunday afternoons for me to hold the fort. People come in to the gallery for various reasons. Day trippers and tourists who see the gallery A-board sign when they stroll up and down the Main Street of Callander pop in for a browse. Some exit empty-handed, others find bits and pieces for taking home as gifts, often cards, mats, coasters, mugs and jewellery. Regular visitors drop in on the gallery to see new exhibits or to purchase a specific item. Increasingly we are aware that first time people visit us because of a gallery search on Google, or by recommendation. This is particularly gratifying. Word is getting around.

John Wetten Brown - Artist

2009-07-02T03:16:00.000-07:00

John Wetten Brown popped into the gallery recently to deliver some new work for the summer exhibition.
John has had a life long interest in drawing and painting and has followed his love of Scottish landscape and architecture seeing them with informed and fresh eyes. Here is a broad spectrum of subjects, from wild mountain scenery to quaint fishing harbours, and, from the the title of a recent solo exhibition, 'From Crow Steps to Highland Coos'.

The style of the paintings is bright and perspectively challenged. This may be a reaction against drawing straight lines on a drawing board, judge for yourself. This image is typical of the artist's highly personal style of painting scenes of his native land.

Summer Exhibition and Alastair Laing Artist

2009-07-01T02:59:00.000-07:00

We're just about gearing up for the new exhibition, Sentimenti di Estate (opening on the 11th July) and have the opportunity to give you a wee sneaky peak at one of our favourite artists, Alastair Laing's paintings.
Alastair was born in Edinburgh in 1944. He studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1962 – 66, thereafter at Moray House College of Education and the University of Edinburgh.
After teaching in primary and secondary schools and thirty years in teacher education, latterly in the Faculty of Education at the University of Glasgow, he is spending more time at the easel, working mainly in mixed media.

Drawing heavily on his early work as a calligrapher and graphic designer, and inspired by the Vienna Secession and Paul Klee, the paintings are external manifestations of a substantial part of his life and environment which he carries around inside him.

More preview work will be posted on the blog before the exhibition opens - so keep checking the blog for the latest.

Pieces in the gallery can always be seen on the website too www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Peter Luti - 'The BIG One'

2009-06-06T03:06:00.001-07:00

I am very excited about the imminent arrival of the biggest Peter Luti painting yet. It is currently up North for the Nairn Festival, but is due to come to us fairly soon.
The stunning use of colour, form and texture create a dramatic impact that is truly a spectacle to behold. Traditionally dad's paintings have peaked at 20" x 20", so this whopper's stats at 30 x 30 are indeed something a bit different. We have already had a lot of interest in this piece, even though it's yet to make it's premier in the gallery and as a result dad has promised to tackle some more paintings of larger dimensions.

As of yet, the painting has either still to be named, or dad has still to tell me what it's title is, but as soon as possible I'll have all the details on the website http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/.

Trust me - this one's a corker!

Dugald MacInnes - Slate Mosaicist

2009-06-05T06:26:00.000-07:00

Dugald MacInnes' uniquely intreguing work, is an amalgamation of his three passions in life - fine art, geology and archaeology.
Dugald's work combines his three passions into a final work. Having studied for degrees in Fine art (Mural Design - Glasgow School of Art), geology and archaeology, it was inevitable that his finished pieces would have a distinctly earthy, bold and linear structure, with a deep empathy for Scottish history. His use of Scottish Slate, and Venetian gold leaf Smalti provides a stunning and deeply dramatic impact

Dugald States : My work, I hope, communicates a personal, emotional response to the Scottish landscape, its geology and prehistory. Often the titles I give the works employ academic terminology in an effort to draw a deeper contextual response from the viewer. The mosaics however are never purely didactic or decorative; they are essentially deeply felt, expressive artworks.

More information on Duglad can be found on his website http://www.dugladmacinnes.com/ and his pieces in the gallery at http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/

Dugald MacInnes is a regular exhibitor with Galleria Luti, and we almost always have his work.

Nikki Monaghan - Artist

2009-06-04T03:21:00.000-07:00

Nikki Monaghan is a relatively new-comer to Galleria Luti. Her quirky and individual style of painting is inspired by Scottish landscape scenery and coastal areas.

The simple forms and use of texture illustrate an image of a memory of a particular place rather than a representation creating, naïve and often humerous landscapes. Images are simplified and shapes and colors develop into pattern. Nikki's use of mixed media includes oil pastels, gouache, acrylics and pencil often layered on top of each other and scratched beneath the surface to uncover hidden color.

More details about Nikki and her work are on the website www.gallerialuti.co.uk

Nikki's pieces are in exhibition in the gallery until 8th July.

Gill Harrison - Glass Artist

2009-06-03T08:30:00.000-07:00

We are very lucky to have some extremely talented artists living locally in Callander.

This beauty is the masterpiece creation of Gill Harrison.

Gill has always loved creating things and has been working as a contemporary glass artist now for about 2 years. Beginning with lampwork glass beads, she shortly afterwards discovered the joys of fusing glass and now enjoys both, often incorporating lampworked items into fused projects. There are photos of Gill's studio and a bit more about her on the website at Hollingdaledesigns.com .

I'm hoping to get photos of all of Gill's work that is in the gallery on the website sometime this week.

http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/

Dronma - Artist

2009-05-23T03:36:00.000-07:00

I'm delighted that we are showing one of my favourite contemporary colourists for the first time in the gallery. What a joy!

In recent years Dronma has built up an impressive reputation in Scotland as a modern colourist depicting the character of Scotland's mountains and shores in a bold and vibrant fashion. She has been a Tibetan Buddhist since 1976, and is a fantasitc and spiritual person.

Dronma's fluid and energetic painting style conveys the powerful force behind the Scottish coastline, and in particular the dramatic scenery of the west coast and Western Isles.

Prima Estate Exhibition

2009-05-22T04:17:00.000-07:00

Prima Estate (Early Summer), our third summer exhibition, is promising to be one of the most vibrant and exciting exhibitions that we've hosted to date. The exhibition celebrates bold contemporary Scottish art from over 30 artists. There is a strong emphasis on colour throughout the exhibition, not only found in the original paintings, but also conveyed through a variety of ceramic works, and by many of the designer jewellers who are exhibiting. With dynamic denotation on colour and form the exhibiting artists including Peter Luti.

Also showing in the exhibition are dynamic artists including Dronma, Sharon Mitchell, Douglas Matheson, Gavin McEvinney, Charlotte Brayley, Fiona MacLeod, Nikki Monaghan and others, with unique slate mosaics from Dugald MacInnes, slate clocks from Caroline Stewart, sculpture by Walter Awlson and designer hand-crafted jewellery from Nicola Morrison, Sarah Perry, Anne Finlay and many others.

Nicola Morrison and Marsha's green jewellery

2009-04-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

We're absolutely delighted to have Nicola Morrison's fabulous jewellery in exhibition again.Nicola Morrison's designs are based on research into the work of Japanese textile artists and the textile company Nuno Corporation.

Through these inspirations she has produced jewellery which consists of subtly textured components made from precious metals.

I've gone all green with my jewellery.....

... which is proving to be the colour of choice at the moment. Hurrah! Stick pin brooches are particularly popular just now - so I'll be making up lots more soon.

In gallery-unrelated news, the weekend saw a trip through to Glasgow to compete in the West Regional Finals of the Young Farmer Talent Spot competition.We (Callander & District Young Farmers Club) were absolutely delighted with our 6th place position and even more so to win 'Best Reserve Act' for the Stomp. Well done everyone!

It feels so much better coming home with a bit of silver! Yaaay.

Alexander MacKay - Glass Dishes

2009-03-13T05:42:00.000-07:00

Glass artist Alexander MacKay popped in to the gallery this morning with some of his work.

These Square glass dishes are now on display in the gallery, and are absolutely beautiful.

There's something fascinating about handmade glass pieces. I'm especially fond of the black piece in the center here. The strikingly pleasing geometric design is enticing and the almost sky-like pattern in the middle intriguing.. at first look it is mearly black and white, but on closer inspection is a deep burgandy colour - it reminds me of a full bodied red wine. Mmmmm, red wine.

Anyway... I went to the Callander Amateur Operatic Society (CAOS) production of Fiddler on the Roof last night. It was a great show... with stand out performances by Peter MacDonald, Angela Dickinson, Emma Milligan and Vivien Pope in the roles of Tevye, Golde, Hodel and Yente respectively. Brought me right back to the days when I was in CAOS and we performed Fiddler. Can it really be 15 years ago? How fast time flies!

La Primavera Colora

2009-03-09T09:43:00.000-07:00

The new exhibition 'La Primavera Colora' (literally translated as 'Spring Colours') opened on Saturday. It is such a warm and colourful show that I can't help but feel cheery whilst I'm in the gallery.

Peter Luti - Warm Sunset

This is on of my favourite paintings in the gallery just now. The heavy texture that Dad uses really draws you straight into the piece, and the bold applicaton of colour gives off that special warmth that is only trully felt watching a gorgeous sunset.

Sharon Mitchell Paintings

Sharon Mitchell's work has been receiving quite a bit of attention.

And, displayed alongside Dugald MacInnes' Mosaic work in Scottish Slate and Venetian Gold-leaf Smalti, give a fantastic and striking contrast and compliment each other work.

To see the exhibition in full visit
http://www.gallerialuti.co.uk/newwebiste/painting.htm

Earrings and Paintings

2009-02-28T05:28:00.000-08:00

I've been busy beavering away making lots of lovely jewellery for the new exhibition. I totally love swarovski crystals at the moment..... it's always good to have something that gives a wee bit of bling! These little darlings catch the light very well indeed and a spray effect elongates the neck.

Dad's been a busy little bee too.

Clients in the gallery are always on the lookout for Peter Luti originals and as a result by the end of exhibitions they are scarce to come across to say the least. So he's been working away for a new supply... and what a collection he's got for Spring! They are looking amazing. Well done Dad!

Had another delivery in preparation for the new exhibition this morning.

David Hay popped in with his work for 'La Primavera Colora' our Spring exhibition. The exhibition is opening next Saturday so From Monday it'll be all stations go with rehanging. This gorgeous atmospheric number by Hay is such a moving little piece. It's one of the smallest paintings we have had in exhibition, and yet has the ability to make such a dramatic impact... really quite stunning!

Looking forward to Spring

2009-02-26T08:47:00.000-08:00

It feels like winter has been really quite long again this year. I've been back at the gallery full time 2 weeks early. Now that's keen! I think I'm just looking forward to Spring and the new exhibition...... ..... the colourful and vibrant pieces which are seen here and on the exhibition invitation are by Peter Luti, Ian Elliot, Alastair Laing, Deborah Phillips and Sharon Mitchell respectively.

Dad said that the beach bums are inspired by mum and me.

WE ARE NOT AMUSED!

Glass weave

2009-02-25T08:07:00.000-08:00

One of our most local artists, Callander based Gill Harrison's work is very popular in the gallery just now.
I had maverelled several times over this particular lattice piece as to how it was produced. The answer lay in the number of times the piece was fired - ie several! Excellent presicion by Gill has made this outstanding piece a true work of art.

Mum wanted to have a photoshoot for a new profile photo for her. The winning portait has been given the 'arty black and white' touch.

One of these days she'll get round to eventually posting a blog.... wouldn't hold your breath though.

The Brooch Vibe

2009-02-21T03:59:00.000-08:00

What do you do when you want a brooch to set off an otherwise boring top, but can't find any that suit it?

Make your own of course!

That's when I decided to get out the felt and needle and came up with this little design. And now I'm sporting a trendy outfit. Hurrah! I'm thinking of making these little brooches a line for the gallery as it's always nice to have something extra to vamp up a top, scarf or even hat (I tried mine on a wee black bonnet I've got and it looks sooooo cute!). Angela Harvey has the same idea and has developed 'Wild Women' brooches from hand-felted Orkney Wool.

This is one of my favourites. I like to think of her as a cheeky little Tinkerbell type character, perching on you and getting up to all kinds of mischief. Who said art wasn't fun, eh?

Cottages all in a row

2009-02-19T03:54:00.000-08:00

For the past couple of days I've been trying to top up our supply of gorgeous little highland croft cottages, painting them up in fabby colours which catch the eye!

I didn't plan too well in the morning though because I am a bit of a messy worker and now have (not so) designer acrylic paint streaks all over my favourite jeans. Bummer. Anyway, these little darlings just need to be varnished and then 'hey presto!'.... instant Mini Balamory in the gallery.

A few days ago artist Ian Elliot popped in to deliver some work for the new exhibition which is coming up.

He's very organised which I am extremely greatful for.... the earlier the art arrives the earlier I can start planning how the exhibition is going to look. So far, so good... Ian never fails to impress me with his paintings. I'm especially loving a small pinky piece and in a slight diversion from his usual colouring, the gorgeous blue piece which focusses on a yacht.

The first ever Blog

2009-02-18T07:18:00.001-08:00

This is one of Peter (my dad) Luti's paintings and an example of the excellent work exhibiting in the gallery.
This morning I attended a course at a local business enterprise site entitled 'How to make your website work harder for you', and the speaker, who was very good, is a keen blogger and was encouraging us to do the same. A million things were racing through my head during the course, all of which I have forgotton now. Anyway, apart from the obligatory lunch stop, I came back straight away to the gallery to dutifully start up a blog.

So here it is...... the Galleria Luti (unofficial) WEBlog launch. And you lucky guys caught it. Well done, pat on the back etc etc.

Galleria Luti

Peter Luti - Something different.

Peter Luti - Another two newbies

Peter Luti - Artist, New work

Robert Ryan - Glass, new work

Old Luti pieces in situ.

Spoooooky Studs for Halloween

Galleria Luti Closed for a week.

Autumn Exhibition 2011 - a bit of info

Autunno - Mixed Exhibition for Autumn Sat 10th Sep - Wed 16th Nov 2011

Estate (Summer) Exhibition: 9th July 2011

Elin Isaksson Glass

Closed for a day for a wedding!

Stud Earrings by Marsha

Pearls and crystals..... current hot trend!

Early Summer Exhibition in preparation!

60's in 2011

update

Giorni piu Freddi - Autumn Exhibition & Robert Ryan glass art

CLOSED Sunday 27th June

Peter Luti and new exhibition.

Sneak Preview - David Hay

Something a bit different - Peter Luti

Artist: Davy Brown

Women in the Trossachs

Michael Kay Jewellery

Scottish Gallery Guide: Peter Luti

L'Arte per la Primavera (Spring) Exhibition is Open

Spring Exhibition and Twitter

Spring Exhibition - Deborah Phillips

Spring Exhibition preparations & Peter Luti

February 2010

Let it snow ...........

December 2009

We love craft work!

Winter Exhibition Open

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Mark Fearn

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Alastair Laing

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Peter King

New Work for Winter Exhibition: Nikki Monaghan

Preparing for the Winter Exhibition

All By Myself

Brevity is the soul of something

Tempo di Autunno (Autumn Exhibition)

Peter Luti Fame on Location, Location, Location (well, nearly)

New Peter Luti Paintings

Sandie's First Blog

John Wetten Brown - Artist

Summer Exhibition and Alastair Laing Artist

Peter Luti - 'The BIG One'

Dugald MacInnes - Slate Mosaicist

Nikki Monaghan - Artist

Gill Harrison - Glass Artist

Dronma - Artist

Prima Estate Exhibition

Nicola Morrison and Marsha's green jewellery

Alexander MacKay - Glass Dishes

La Primavera Colora

Earrings and Paintings

Looking forward to Spring

Glass weave

The Brooch Vibe

Cottages all in a row

The first ever Blog

Autunno - Mixed Exhibition for Autumn
Sat 10th Sep - Wed 16th Nov 2011