Art for Alternative Asset's Sake

" Art for alternative asset's sake FORGET any romantic notion of artists happily starving in a draughty garret as they pursue their vocation. The latest generation are proving hard-headed about the commercial side of their business. Consider this missive from "Scotland's...

Mearns artist sees investment paying off

EVERYONE's pocket has been hit by the credit crunch. Be it the collapse of a popular high-street brand, the loss of money through bank collapse, or just the soaring cost of living. Well, except one young...

ART OF MAKING A LIVING By Colin Cardwell, The Herald 27th Jan 09

ART OF MAKING A LIVING A good grounding in business can be an essential asset for emerging young artists, say Colin Cardwell There are two distinct sets of figures that dominate artist Frank To's life- the...

Leading artists in Xmas show

Leading artists in Xmas show kilmorack exhibition includes paintings and sculptures Published: 04/12/2008 COLOURFUL SHOW: Kilmorack Gallery owner Tony Davidson with some of the worksfrom his Christmas exhibition. Sandy McCook More Pictures A COLLECTION of work created...

Glasgow artist To-ing the line

Glasgow artist To-ing the line Oct 2 2008 By Gordon May A NEW breed of Scottish artist with a devoted celebrity following will be showcasing his latest work at the W.A.S.P.S studio in Glasgow. ...

Exhibition for rising star in art world

Exhibition for rising star in art world Dundee graduate gaining recognition By Samantha Chetwynd Published: 06/09/2008 A GRADUATE from Dundee art school who draws inspiration from...

ARTIST'S WORK ON SHOW

A DUNCAN of Jordanstone Art College graduate has returned to Dundee to exhibit at The Queens Gallery Christmas Show. Frank To, who graduated with a Masters of Fine Art degree, is exhibiting a ...

Starstruck by Frank's work

"STAR TREK legend Patrick Stewart boasts a fine art collection. But while the Mirfield-born star has his pick of works by the world’s top artists, he doesn’t have to travel the universe to find some of his favourites. Frank To, a fine art graduate from Huddersfield...

Frank To Fine Artist

"When controversy was beginning to envelop the recent Glasgow Art Fair, there was at least one artist from whom the squabbling was immaterial.While some were arguing that the art fair ought to favour Scottish galleries, Frank To was only too happy to be on both sides of the...

'What does the future hold for students!?'

"Despite all of this, with determination, hard work and enthusiasm, some students have proved that graduates can have huge success after leaving University. Glasgow-born artist Frank To graduated in Fine Art at the University of Huddersfield in 2004. Since leaving, he has...

To Boldy Go....For A Showcase

"TO BOLDY GO . . . FOR A SHOWCASEA NEW breed of Glasgow artist whose work iscollected by Star Trek hero Patrick Stewart is to showcase his latest work at Glasgow Art Fair.Newton Mearns-based Frank To, above, is...

IT'S STILL LIFE....BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT, CAPTAIN by Natalie Elliott

Published by THE DAILY MAIL October 28th 2006Star Trek star snaps up canvases by student a top art school turned away STAR TREK legend Patrick Stewart has declared the work of a Glasgow School of Art reject to be...

AWARD CHOICE A STROKE OF GENIUS by Andy Newport

Feature published by THE PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS 15th September 2007 Artist now knows he can bank on his talent By Andy Newport A young artist's face was a picture after he walked away with a top business...

"BOLDLY GLOWING" Text by Jan Patience, featured in HOMES & INTERIORS SCOTLAND...

Glasgow School of Art rejected him twice, but determination, hard graft and a burning desire to follow in Turner's footsteps have made Frank To more than just one to watch. Text by Jan Patience If I...

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