We hope you enjoy finding out more about the participants of Open Studios Falkirk in this series of interviews. Select an interview below to explore each participant’s story, inspirations, work and more.
Interview with Joanne Boyle
“I don’t describe myself now as ‘only’ a photographer; I’m more of a visual artist.” Read more.
Interview with D2 The Creative Centre
“People can make many creative outputs from a wide range of mediums with us: clay, pastels, acrylics, watercolour – the list is endless.” Read more.
Interview with Lesley Anne Derks
“My process is constantly developing, with experimentation and learning playing a key role in how I create and represent light.” Read more.
Interview with: Rhona Duffy
“For me, each mosaic is a balance between creativity, craftsmanship and the place it will become part of.” Read more.
Interview with: Falkirk & District Art Club
“Be prepared to just give it a go and learn what you enjoy about colour, or mark-making, subject matter or medium.” Read more.
Interview with: Emily Lewis / Ingrained Moments
“I use my scroll saw almost like an accurate sketching tool, following the flow and form of my subject.” Read more.
Interview with: Firefly Gallery
“The gallery has a dynamic mix of good art and is friendly, inclusive, inspirational and inviting.” Read more.
Interview with: Alison Mayne
“My process always starts with storytelling, whether it is for a knitwear pattern or a piece of historical research.” Read more.
Interview with: Jacqueline Marr
“I spend more time refining each painting, allowing it to develop patiently until it reflects the vision I had from the very beginning.” Read more.
Interview with: Nici Martin
“Listen and observe closely to what is happening around you. Colours, textures, shapes. Trust your inner feeling.” Read more.
Interview with: Michele Mathieson
“I love to observe how changing light and weather affect the landscape and try to capture this in my paintings.” Read more.
Interview with: Dawn McTaggart
“I am inspired by folk art designs, quirky handmade and vintage things, and love pattern.” Read more.
Interview with: Nikki Monaghan
“I build the scene up in layers using paint, inks and drawing materials, adding colour, texture and small details as the painting develops.” Read more.
Interview with: Kathryn Moore / Tarska Jewellery
“I choose stones with unique patterns, often mimicking landscapes, then work them down by hand.” Read more.
Interview with: Katie Morrow / Art of Morrow
“Often, I know immediately what I will do to a piece to improve it, and with others I need to live with before the finished idea gets decided.” Read more.
Interview with: Andrea Nichol
“I used patterns drawn on fabric to create the images and motifs, but now I just allow my fingers to do whatever they feel they want to do on each piece.” Read more.
Interview with: Isla Prentice
“My creative journey has been shaped by both of my parents’ influence, blending imagination, craftsmanship, and problem-solving into the way I approach art and design today.” Read more.
Interview with: Jade Stout
“I build up layers of paint, allowing each piece to evolve gradually until it captures the atmosphere I am looking for.” Read more.
Interview with: Studio 164 Falkirk
“We offer a range of classes, exhibitions and events, and we love to bring people together through creativity.” Read more.
Interview with: Michael Tamburrini / Tamburrini Art + Framing
“The conservation, and future integrity and safety of any artwork I have been entrusted with is always present in my practice these days, and this is absolutely reflected in the materials and processes I utilise.” Read more.
Interview with: George Wilson
“I hope my work has a quiet beauty of its own: not literally alive, but never lifeless.” Read more.
Open Studios Falkirk 2026 