Overlooked artist gets exhibition

By Cara Sulieman

AN OVERLOOKED Scottish artist is getting a rare retrospective of his work starting tomorrow.

John Maclachlan Milne was a contemporary of the Scottish Colourists movement and was highly regarded by collectors of the day.

But he has since been forgotten and only one exhibition of his work has happened since his death.

Starting tomorrow, the collection of paintings from the Dundee-born artist will be held at the Bourne Fine Art gallery in Edinburgh.

Famous Matryoshka doll artist visits Edinburgh

Tanya Andreeva

By Cara Sulieman

A SOUGHT after Russian artist who has even sold her artwork to the Royal family is on a flying visit to Scotland to show off her skills.

Tanya Andreeva has been painting Matryoshka dolls for 19 years and is the most collected artist for them in the UK.

Visiting her friend Zoya Beaton, Tanya will be demonstrating her skills in The Russian Shop in Edinburgh until Thursday.

With people queuing up to buy her intricate designs, the 49-year-old has even sold a small five doll set to Buckingham Palace.