I have had the pleasure of working with St Leonard’s school , art department, in getting there final year student show off the ground which opens next week. This has led me to East Sands as a point of reference for new work.
I am looking forward to some observational sketching in the next few weeks.
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There should be brochures in local places to pick up for free with excellent comprehensive information on all artists taking part. Also online information about the event @openstudiosnorthfife . My flat address is correct although shows on maps, my studio in Tayport which will be changed accordingly in due course. Cheers hope to see you soon:7)
I am opening up my flat for openstudiosnorthfife, Newport on Tay, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, May 2026. 10am-5pm. Please come along if you can. Note: the map online shows the Tayport studio address which is incorrect and hopefully will be updated soon. Best wishes Anton.
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Hear from VAO 2025 Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking Finalist, Anton Beaver on what being a Finalist meant to them.
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VAO25 Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking Finalist: Anton Beaver ✨
We are thrilled to congratulate Anton Beaver for reaching the Finalists stage of the Visual Art Open 2025 with his artwork Looking On.
Anton shares a little about his work and his experience with the VAO:
"[Looking On] reflects what's happening in the world politically, socially, and environmentally. My work is influenced by memory and imagination, and I love the reflective quality that oil paint brings to the conversation.
If you’re thinking of applying—go for it. You never know what might happen!"
It’s been an privilege to showcase the incredible work of these artists at VAO 2025.
#VAO25 #VAO25Winners #VisualArtOpenPrize @beaveranton
![VAO25 Painting, Mixed Media & Printmaking Finalist: Anton Beaver We are thrilled to congratulate Anton Beaver for reaching the Finalists stage of the Visual Art Open 2025 with his artwork Looking On.Anton shares a little about his work and his experience with the VAO:"[Looking On] reflects what's happening in the world politically, socially, and environmentally. My work is influenced by memory and imagination, and I love the reflective quality that oil paint brings to the conversation.If you’re thinking of applying—go for it. You never know what might happen!"It’s been an privilege to showcase the incredible work of these artists at VAO 2025.#VAO25 #VAO25Winners #VisualArtOpenPrize @beaveranton](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6729292623586534353830_0_e565892ab1553cfa415783ca801f9e40.jpg?o=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&h=666c2b70e3896c4a06b120e865713d90)
