On leaving school to become an apprentice carpet designer for Templeton’s in Glasgow, the Scottish watercolour, pen and ink, mixed media; muralist, designer and teacher Tom Shanks, who was born in the city in 1921, first exhibited with his company’s art club. Following service in the war, Shanks took the diploma course at The Glasgow School of Art, and, after graduating in 1950, he embarked on a career as a freelance mural painter. He later went on to become a designer and printer with Edinburgh Weavers’ Dovecot Studios; a stage designer with Rutherglen Rep; and a teacher at Glasgow School of Art and in schools in the city and in Renfrewshire. Deeply affected by the landscapes of the Western Highlands since his parents took him to the Isle of Skye at the age of seven, Shanks described his main occupation as “landscape painter”, and examples of his work could be seen in his Scottish Horizons show at Cyril Gerber Fine Art Glasgow, in 1994 and again Gerber’s in 2004. A member of the Royal Scottish Society of Watercolour Artists and the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Shanks also exhibited with the RSA, the Royal Scottish Society and the Glasgow Group as well as exhibiting at a number of one-man shows.
A stunning watercolour by the Scottish artist Tom Shanks. Signed, lower left, and in good condition in its original frame, this work is titled and dated, verso.
Measures 68 cm wide by 22 cm deep (76 cm by 40 cm in its frame)
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From the studio of the late Tom Shanks comes this very large gouache painting of an extensive landscape entitled “Oronsay” the small, tidal island in the Inner Hebrides. Bears a label, verso, for the Royal Scottish Society of Watercolour Artists and is signed and in good condition.
Measures 119 cm wide by 53 cm deep (134 cm by 68 cm in its frame). This work is glazed and because of its size and weight special arrangements will require to be made for delivery in the UK. Contact Bill to discuss delivery and costs.
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A lovely little landscape in watercolour and inks by the Scottish artist Tom Shanks, showing a coastal headlnd with storm clouds above. Signed by the artist and in good condition in its original frame.
Measures 22 cm wide by 11 cm deep (43 cm by 33 cm in itz frame).
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An extensive landscape in watercolour or inks by Tom Shanks, signed in pencil by the artist and bearing a label, verso, with title and original price. In good condition in its original frame.
Measures 17 cm wide by 8.5 cm deep (27 cm by 20 in its frame).
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A super little watercolour by Tom Shanks entitled “Sandy Bay, Iona”. The artist, who died in June 2020, noted, verso, that it was painted on the machar on the only good day out off five in 1994. Signed and titled in pencil, lower left.
Measures 13 cm wide by 8 cm deep (30.5 cm by 23.5 cm in its frame).
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A very nice little watercolour by Tom Shanks. Signed in pencil and titled “Blue Yacht, Ardfern”, lower right by the artist, this work is in good condition in its original frame.
Measures 16.5 cm wide by8.5 cm deep (37 cm by 30 m in its frame).
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A lovely extensive landscape by the late Tom Shanks who died in June this year. at the age of 99. Signed and titled “The Campsie Hills” in pencil by the artist, this work is in good condition in its original frame and mount.
Measures 19.5 cm wide by 14 m deep (34.5 cm by 29 cm in its frame).
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A fine extensive landscape by Tom Shanks showing a view of the small fishing village of` Aultbea on the shores of Loch Ewe in the North West corner of Scotland. Signed by the artist and remounted in its original frame.
Measures 33 cm wide by 17 cm deep (49cm by 29 cm in its frame).
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A lovely little watercolour showing the Island of Coll in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland. Signed by the artist and in good condition, reframed and remounted.
Measures 29 cm wide by 24 cm deep (49 cm by 45 cm in its frame).
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A lovely little watercolour by the Scottish artist Tom Shanks, showing a view of the island of Iona off the west coast of Scotland. Signed, lower right, by the artist and in good condition in its original frame and mount. Bears a label, verso, for Gallery 41, Edinburgh.
Measures 37 cm wide by 26 cm deep (57 cm by 47 cm in its frame).
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