Born Armagh, N.Ireland
Lives and works in Edinburgh, Scotland
Contact
Email: pamela-richardson@hotmail.co.uk
www.instagram.com/pamelarichardsonartist
Education
2008-10, RBGE Diploma in Botanical Illustration (Distinction)
1989-90, PGDE Secondary Education, Moray House, University of Edinburgh
1987, Masters in Drawing and Painting (Distinction), Edinburgh College of Art
1985, ECA Student Exchange Programme, Strasbourg College of Art
1982-83, Foundation Year , Belfast College of Art
1981-82, Arts and Humanities, University College Dublin
Awards
2013, Medal Winner, The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), London
2011, Medal Winner, Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (RCHS), Edinburgh
2010, Eve Bennett Award, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RGBE), Edinburgh
1993, Residency Award and Exhibition, Hadjusagi, Hungary International Artist Residency Programme
1987, Helen A.Rose Bequest Travel Award, ECA
1986, Painting Prize, ECA
Exhibitions
2024, Family Album, Doubtfire Gallery, Edinburgh
2024, BISCOT Revisited, McHattie Room, Edinburgh
2024 Dukes of West Barns Gallery, East Lothian
2023, Edinburgh Printmakers Member's Exhibition
2013, The Royal Horticultural (RHS) Botanical Art Show, Lindley Library, London
2012, Edinburgh Society of Botanical Artists, Scottish Storytelling Centre
2011, Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, Botanical Images Scotia, Edinburgh
1993, 30th Anniversary International Artists - Hadjusagi, Hungary
1990, Partners in Print, Fruitmarket, Edinburgh
1990, Contact 2, Collective Gallery, Edinburgh
1990, Combinations, Collective Gallery, Edinburgh (solo show)
1989, Christmas Show, Edinburgh Printmakers
1987, Constructions, Leith Gallery, Edinburgh (two person show)
1987, Scottish Print Open Exhibition, Glasgow Print Studio
Collections
University of Edinburgh Art Collection
Art UK
Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh (RGBE)
Private Collections, UK and international
Relevant Employment
Secondary Art and Design Teacher, 1995 - 2022
Botanical Illustration Tutor, RBGE (freelance)
Primary Art Specialist, 1991 - 1995
