It always used to be said that 'Those who can, do - and those who can't, teach" - one of the many old wives tales that stick in the mind. Unlike may such tales, this one can be proven to be unreliable for the majority of people, very often for artists and most particularly in relation to the artists who are exhibiting at The Line this month. Both Paul Boyle and Morag Stevenson have made a significant impact on young people studying art at Linlithgow Academy, many of whom have gone on to produce fine work and a number of whom form the active core of Linlithgow Arts Collective. Both have now left the Academy and are devoting a major part of their regained time to producing work of their own. Paul's subtle and precise photographic images have become well loved here at The Line over the last few years, whilst Morag's detailed still lives drew an enthusiastic response when we first showed some in a previous show.
Now we have the opportunity to prove that teaching can be a valuable sideline - but that the artist can survive, thrive and produce some marvellous work the other side of school!
