Eric Auld
Eric Auld (1931 – 24 December 2013) was a Scottish painter.[1][2]
Auld was widely known in the north east of Scotland. His works were famous for the evocative scenes of Aberdeen and its surrounding landscapes.[3]
Education
Auld graduated from the Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen.
Positions
Auld was a Burgess of the Guild of the City of Aberdeen. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.[3]
Final Exhibition
In 2013, an exhibition displaying Auld's work, which were created during the six decades of his career, was held at the Aberdeen University. The exhibition, entitled “Eric Auld: A Portrayal of Aberdeen City and Shire”, was a selection of Auld's paintings depicting sites of Aberdeen, including Old Aberdeen and the countryside surrounding it. There were also paintings of famous Aberdeen buildings as well as its prominent natural features like hills and fields.[3]
Death
Auld died on December 24, 2013 at his home.
References
- ↑ "Scottish artist Eric Auld dies at his Aberdeen home". BBC.co.uk. 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
- ↑ "Aberdeen painter Eric Auld dies". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Aberdeen painter Eric Auld dies". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2 January 2014.