About Me

I am a working artist over some 30 years. I have painted and exhibited in Scotland, England, Spain and the Gulf States of Oman, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait. I attended Duncan Jordanstone College of Art, Scotland but learnt the most of my artistic knowledge from my late father, also a professional artist, Grezegor Lange. We painted together for a few years and I learned from his teachings and that of his teachers and their teachers. I studied and practised the skills of the old masters, was encouraged to experiment and to paint and paint. My father met my mother, Faith, at Art College in Scotland after the 2nd World War and therefore my staple was and is art. I have painted royalty, ships, figures, landscapes, townscapes, seascapes, experimental fantasies. Exhibited in many wonderful countries and met the most amazing people. I am strong advocate of peace everywhere. I am almost fanatical about diet being an important key to our happiness. I have one wife (also an artist), three children and nearly 4 grandchildren. I never learned to swim or drive, yet, but am willing to give both a good try! I have been strongly influenced by my experiences of living and working in the Gulf States; UAE, Oman, Bahrain which I continue to refelct in my work and my surroundings. I am presently planning a breif for a large project with the The Al-Maktoum Institute for Islam and Arabic Studies here in my home city of Dundee, embracing the ethos of Mulit-Culturaism. I continue to learn, experiment and teach art. I am delighted to talk to anyone about my art and art in general. Below is a factual, condensed history of my experiences as an artist to date- EDDIE LANGE Born 1952, Dundee, Scotland. 1975 to 1985 Studied under the teachings of his father Grezegor Lange, also a professional artist 1978 One-man exhibition, Dudhope Arts Centre, Dundee 1978 Invited to paint the members of the Assadi Family in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. While there painted and presented H.H. Sheik Al Maktoum of Dubai’s portrait (from Royal Palace sittings) 1979 Invited by the Dept of Culture, Dubai to hold one-man exhibition in Hilton Hotel, Dubai. 1980 -83 Attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. 1982 Invited by Dept of Information and Culture, Oman to hold a one-man exhibition in Muscat Intercontinental Hotel, Muscat Oman. Carried out a commission by the Bank of Oman, Muscat to paint H.H Sultan Qaboos of Oman. 1983 Invited by Dept of Cultures, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Kuwait to hold a one-man travelling exhibition in the Hilton Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE, the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain and the Hilton Hotel, Kuwait. Part of the exhibition went onto Saudia Arabia. Also undertook the portrait of HH Sheik al Thani of Qatar. 1984 One-man exhibition in Turret Gallery, Dundee 1985 “Mosque and Moor” joint exhibition with wife Gillian in Dundee Repertory Theatre 1986 onwards exhibited in joint exhibitions in Scotland and with works hanging in Dundee, London and Edinburgh Galleries. He focused on and researched maritime art revolving around the RRS Discovery and RRS Unicorn and the long-gone booming fishing industry and shipping trade of Dundee and paintings depicting Dundee city over the centuries. Many limited edition prints of this period of these paintings were produced which are hanging in the collections of Clarence House, Lady Margaret Thatcher, Sir Captain Cook and Museums and Galleries in USA, France, 1993. Eddie opened his own gallery and studio in Tayport from where he exhibited his work and undertook commissions as well as teaching small art classes. 1996. One-man exhibition, Discovery Point, Dundee. 1996 - 2000. Tutored both adults and children in a deprived housing estate of Dundee as part of a Scottish Art Council & Dundee City Council funded seasonal Community Arts Projects. 2000 Undertook commission from Dundee City Council to paint the portrait of HH Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother celebrating her 100th birthday. Hanging in Glamis Castle. Commissioned to paint a large mural in the Winters Building in Dundee celebrating the new millennium. 2000/1 Undertook an 8 month road trip across Spain, Portugal, Morocco and France collecting sketches and selling work. 2003 Established a seasonal art school in Andalucia Spain for amateur and professional artists painting from life. Undertook a live painting performances in Mains Castle and the Reading Rooms night club, Dundee as part of music festivals. 2004 Undertook a commission of two large paintings celebrating the twinning of Dundee City and the Emirate of Dubai. 2006 Joint exhibition of local artists, Ojen Andalucía, Spain. Established an art school in and around St Andrews, Scotland for amateur and professioanl artist to paint from life. 2003/2007 Continuing to work to commission, experimenting in the studio and else where and teaching painting art from life courses in Spain and Scotland. Whilst every care has been taken to provide an accurate representation of the pictures available for purchase, individual screen sizes and settings may alter individual colour reproduction. In addition, because screen technology is still being improved, occasionally we may be unable to do full justice to some of the images depicted.