Alan Davie
- Born in 1920 in Scotland
- Studied at the Edinburgh College of Art
- Many of his works have been executed by standing above the painting, adding multiple layers of paint until he achieves the image he is seeking
- His works are included in the art collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dallas Museum of Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Metropolitan Art Museum, National Galleries of Scotland, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Museum of Modern Art and many others