Brian Ballantine

Brian Ballantine is a printmaker. He was born and brought up in Perthshire and studied Architecture at Duncan of Jordanstone College. He worked for The Parr Partnership on many large, well known projects. It was here he was also able to develop his interest in art through presenting drawings and impressions of projects for clients. Having retired over 30 years ago he has been able to develop his printmaking techniques and enjoys etching, drypoint etching and monoprinting.

“My inspirations come from my country upbringing and a long interest in maritime subjects which I think I inherited from my late Grandfather who was a sailor, sail maker and latterly a coastguard until his death. My subjects are therefore largely derived from nature and from nautical influences.”