Ian McNicol Fine Art Printmaker
I am a fine art printmaker based in Ayr, Scotland.
Here you can see a range of my etchings & woodcuts produced over the last few years. Some works have been exhibited over a number of years at the Royal Academy Summer Show, including this year, 2026! I have also been invited to exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy in Chaos and Control, Printmaking in Scotland Now, 27 June-26 July 2026.
Geometric Abstract Etchings
The Etching process offers an extraordinary range of expressive possibilities—its rich technical vocabulary allows for an expansive exploration of line, tone, texture, and colour. For Ian McNicol, the medium’s layered complexity provides the ideal platform for experimentation and refinement.
His current work investigates geometric abstraction through multi-plate etching, combining precise form with vibrant colour and spatial clarity. Negative space plays an integral role, balancing the boldness of colour with moments of stillness. Shapes and lines are carefully structured across multiple plates to create compositions that evoke a sense of quiet rhythm, harmony, and meditative balance.
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