Max Raffler

Max Raffler (1902-1988) is one of Germany's best known naive painters, a farmers son with no formal education Max Raffler drew from his life, scenes from the farm, wildlife and local village events.

Frank Calloway

Using ballpoint pen, crayon and marker on butcher paper often over 30 foot long, Frank Calloway often works for seven to nine hour stretches on his drawings. Frank has schizophrenia and has lived since 1952 in mental health centers. His age is disputed, and although he celebrated his 112th Birthday three years ago, others claim he is now 96 years old. What ever his age, his work is magical and epic, in scale and detail.

Deborah Barrett II

More works by Deborah Barrett, the top image reminds me of the wonderful work of Alasdair Anderson.

Deborah Barrett

Deborah Barrett was a naive artist who worked in mixed media to create her humorous, observed art works, in both sculpture and painting.

Ilija Bosilj Basicevic

Why Alasdair's work has lead me on a winding path to Ilija Bosilj but it has been a great pleasure of a journey. Ilija Bosilj Basicevic (1895-1972) a fantastic self taught artist. If you have never heard of him you are in for a treat.

Ingebjorg Smith

Ingebjorg Smith originally worked as an illustrator but now uses her talents as a painter of nature. I love these red shanks, her work reminds me of Mary Newcomb and Anna Pugh in its humorous observation and style.

Anna Pugh

Above: Butterflies, Below: Hup a.

Below: Early Start, Above: Trampolining in Winter

I have ordered Anna Pugh's book today from Lucy B Campbell Gallery I am excited as I love her observations, wild scale discrepancy and humour. Her work has the appeal of Mary Newcomb, my favourite artist, but it is much busier in it's composition.