Art Pistol Christmas exhibition off George Square for artwork Scrapping the traditional 'boughs of holly' nonsense, the art vendors have instead been hanging original artworks to be snapped up in time for Christmas. With only a week left until the big day, it's your last chance to grab some art for your loved one's stocking. The artists The show has a core group of artists from Glasgow and Edinburgh, built upon with carefully selected others from further afield. The result is a diverse mix of artwork ranging in subject and style from 35 different artists. Art Pistol I've been in here non-stop since November. Working like this makes you lose your concept of days!" joked Director of Art Pistol Ali Smith. It's a cracking space, and it's the right direction we want to take the gallery in. We wanted to make a statement that we have some great artists, in a great space, doing things on a different level. Lots of people have come in, liked what they've seen and bought some of the art. It's been a great response so far. At this time of year you need lots of artists involved so you have a good range of levels and prices of work. Own Art Art Pistol's Christmas show is part of the Own Art scheme, which allows customers to buy original art in 10 monthly interest-free payments. This makes it easier for first-time art buyers to get their mitts on their first item, and is an initiative run in galleries throughout the UK. Ali hopes the exhibit will catch the eye of people looking for something a little more unusual from their chosen artwork, rather than traditional paintings of Scottish scenery. Not just landscapes "We love pretty landscapes but it's not just about that, we have contemporary, funky art too," said Ali. A lot of it's really interesting and you have to dig a little deeper to find the meaning behind it. There's a girl who lives upstairs from the gallery that has been in three times and had bought three pieces - that's what we want. "We love for people to say, "I like this artist, can I see more?" and we can recommend their other work, or work by similar artists." Some of the artists accept commissions if visitors spy artwork they like, but aren't quick enough to snap it up. You can also get a glass of wine in the gallery at the weekend if they fancy a mid-Christmas shop swally. Getting involved "Lots of artists have come in through the door and asked how they can be involved," said Ali. We want to grow our online gallery and take on new artists. There's lots of pop-ups nowadays, but we are dedicated to artwork. There's no ceramics, no jewellery or crafts. Ours is all artwork, but the collection remains different and refreshing.