About
Barry James Thomson | Glasgow-Based Artist
Barry James Thomson is a self-taught artist based in Glasgow, Scotland, whose work is a celebration of visual curiosity, where he explores the character and atmosphere of both grand landscapes and everyday, fascinating subjects.
His artwork is actively featured in galleries such as Scotland Art and is collected by people from all over the globe by those seeking authentic representations of the Scottish Highlands and coastlines, as well as vibrant snapshots of everyday life
In 2025, he won a prize from the prestigious paint company Wallace Seymour for his painting of a Bothy at the Glasgow Art Club.
2026, he was part of the 150th Paisley Art Institute exhibition at the Glasgow Art Club and had a painting of the Sphynx cat selected for the prestigious
Royal Scottish Academy online section.
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