Hamish Constable Paterson 1890 - 1955

Son of James Paterson and cousin of Viola Paterson. Was educated at the Ryleys' in Chester, but left school early at the age of 15. In 1908 worked at Lorimer architects office in Edinburgh, but only for a short period and in 1909 he was appointed to the stained glass designer James Ballantyne and in 1910 at the same time began studying at the Edinburgh College of Art. He joined the 9th Royal Scots Regiment at the age of 24. He was injured during Army service in World War I, but he recovered to be able to paint again. In 1921 was invited by the Duke of Atholl to paint at Blair Castle, where he painted a fine portrait of the Duchess. His uncle William Bell Paterson gave him a major exhibition of 150 pictures at his gallery in Bond Street, London in 1922 which included portraits of the former prime minister David Lloyd George and many titled people, but instead of pursuing portraits Paterson chose to live in France painting landscapes. In 1926 went to paint at Cassis and exhibited at the Scottish Society of Artists. In 1928 Scottish Modern Arts Association purchased the portrait of W O Hutchison. Although not a member, he exhibited at the Society of Artist Printmakers from 1935 to 1940. Showed at RSA, RA, Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts and his work was included in the Paterson Family exhibition at Belgrave Gallery in 1977 and James Paterson and following the Family Traditions at the Lillie Art Gallery in 1983, sponsored by the Scottish Arts Council.