Ramsay Allan
Ramsay Allan is an oil painter drawn to the power of expression across multiple genres—from dreamlike surrealism to the intimate focus of portraiture, landscapes, and the quiet of still life. His work is rooted in curiosity and the freedom to explore, to feel, and to convey truth as he sees it.
Deeply inspired by masters such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Dali, Sargent, Cézanne, Matisse, and Van Gogh, he also finds great value in the insights of contemporary artists like Vladimir Volegov, Mark Carder, and Alex Tzavaras. Their approaches continue to inform and challenge.
Born in 1962, he brings a wealth of life experience to the canvas—including loss, grief, joy, growth, and discovery. His paintings are not only visual explorations, but also emotional and spiritual ones. He aims to intrigue viewers, to invite them into dreamscapes and chronicles that resonate beyond the surface, offering insights into the knowledge and wisdom he has encountered on his life journey.
“I believe we are spiritual beings having a human experience, and my art aims to reflect that notion. I stand for creative freedom, the search for truth, and for the liberation of humanity.”
Allan holds a BAcc degree from Napier University in Edinburgh, earned in 1993. A member of the Visual Arts Association, he currently works from his home studio in Angus, Scotland, where he continues to develop his distinctive style and artistic vision.
