Victoria Crowe is one of Scotland's most significant living artists. Her ability to skillfully weave together landscape, portraiture, still life, and interiors make her artwork both highly desirable and instantly recognizable. She has achieved international status and recognition due to many high-profile exhibitions and notable commissions, including portraits of poet Kathleen Raine, composer Thea Musgrave, Professor Peter Higgs, a double portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, and HRH Prince Charles.

Crowe began her artistic career at the age of 16 when she attended Kingston School of Art, followed by the Royal College of Art, London. Robin Philipson, who was then head of the Edinburgh College of Art,...