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Start your collection from only £10 per month with Own Art

Buy art online or at our next pop up gallery and pay for it interest free* over 10 months.

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Contemporary abstract artist Rob Evans in the interview

"We all occupy two worlds; the one we all share and the abstract one that only we inhabit." An interesting perspective from Rob Evans. He likes to ask impossible questions and find visual answers without visual references, using intuition and scientific fact to create very unique and very cool images. Read on to find out a little more about Rob and we'll treat you to a look at a current work in progress, a recently made video and all of his work, which is of course available if you're looking to buy art online on Art Pistol.

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Interview and new art from Scottish landscape and portrait painter Jennifer Bisset

If you like looking at stunning landscapes then you need to look at Jennifer’s stunning paintings of stunning landscapes. If you like Scotland then even better as that’s where she paints most often, based on the shores of Loch Lomond. We are fans.

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New taxi does hundreds of miles to the balloon

A new Glasgow black cab has been unveiled that harnesses renewable energy to get hundreds of miles to the balloon. Our latest public art project sees some mighty fine spraying from Rogue-One bringing the world's most eco friendly taxi to life. You'll find it floating down Mitchell Street in Glasgow, at the Argyle Street end.

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Photographers Graham Wylie & Ralph Nisbet talk to us

Get ready for some fantastic photography from Graham Wylie & Ralph Nisbet. But before you tuck into their delectable photographic tapas whet your appetite on their Q&A interview.

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Short but sweet interview with artist Juan Sly

Will literally take you a minute. Some funky work too.

Art Pistol (AP): What’s the first thing you can remember painting?
Juan: 
A wall.

AP: When did you first realise you were an artist?
Juan: When I couldn't get a proper job.

AP: How would you describe your art to someone that has never seen it before?
Juan: Too cheap.

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Fab Feb Sale

If we were doing a garish short infomercial it might go something like this...

"January sales are all but finished... Not on our watch! More sales and more discounts is what we say. People want amazing art at amazing prices, and in our Fab Feb Sale that's what people get!! Massive savings online right now, but be quick as sale ends soon. Art Pistol will not be held responsible for injuries relating to jaw awe."

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Interview with Jeremy Jones

Today we hear from the talented Jeremy Jones and all about his dedication to art. His semi realistic work certainly grabs the eye and the detail keeps it just the right amount of time to ensure exploration and appreciation of what’s going on. Well, that’s what it did to my eyes the first time and last time I saw his work.

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Giant Panda spotted on Gordon Lane

NEWS FLASH: Giant Panda spotted on Glasgow's Mitchell Lane. Has one of Edinburgh Zoo's Giant Pandas, probably the biggest one, escaped? "Na, I just painted it," said top artist Klingatron.

We consulted with local businesses and the architects responsible for some development work in the lane and this concept was born. It's on Gordon Lane in Glasgow, just across from The Lighthouse on Mitchell Lane.

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Interview with self-taught Greek artist Iasonas Kampanis

Iasonas is a self-taught Greek painter, illustrator, photographer and graphic artist. Enjoy his paintings and illustrations on Art Pistol, and look forward to seeing some of his latest digital art, which we’ve been lucky enough to see, some time soon!