Angel Academy Of Art, one of the world's leading schools specializing in realist and classical art, founded by the world renowned artist John Michael Angel, the school where Rusudana studied for several years and graduated from. www.angelartschool.com

The North East Open Studios (NEOS) - Scotland's largest open-studio event and an award winning collective of artists and galleries based in the North East of Scotland. www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk

Annette is an accomplished artist and an old friend, she works in a variety of mediums and subjects, specializing in trompe l’oeil (trick of the eye) technique. www.annettebird.co.uk

Kathy is a wonderful floral artist whose flowers look alive and translucent.
Taking a workshop with her hugely influenced my floral painting, she is a source of invaluable information and inspiration. https://www.kathyandersonstudio.com

Max is great realist painter with the focus on social realism. He is also a brilliant instructor, I took a number of workshops with Max both in his studio in New York and abroad and learned quite a few tricks from him. https://www.maxginsburg.com