John Byrne is a Roman Catholic Scottish artist and scriptwriter who was born in Paisley, Scotland, on January 6, 1940. Also known as Patrick, a "self-taught painter of faux-naif images". Paisley (Pàislig in Scottish Gaelic) is a large town, and former royal burgh in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He attended the Glasgow School of Art. Several of his paintings hang in The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, including ones of Robbie Coltrane, Byrne's wife Tilda Swinton, and a self-portrait. North elevation of GSAs Mackintosh building Glasgow School of Art is an art school in Glasgow, Scotland. ... Scottish National Portrait Gallery The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery on Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Edinburghs location in Scotland Edinburgh viewed from Arthurs Seat. ... Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid Robbie Coltrane (birth name Robert MacMillan, some sources say Anthony MacMillan) (born March 30, 1950) is a Scottish actor. ... Tilda Swinton Katherine Mathilda Swinton (born November 5, 1961) is a British actress known for both arthouse and mainstream films. ...

He co-wrote several songs with singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, and painted covers for Rafferty's albums City to City and Night Owl. Rafferty wrote the song Patrick about Byrne. Gerry Rafferty (* April 16, 1947 in Paisley, Scotland) is a British singer and songwriter. ...

His writing credits include Scotch & Wry (1986), Tutti Frutti (1987) and The Slab Boys (1997). 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2004 Byrne was made an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy. He resides with his wife, actress Tilda Swinton (neé Katherine Mathilda Swinton), and their two children, Xavier Byrne and Honor Byrne. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Royal Scottish Academy is an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose sole purpose is to promote and support the creation, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events [in Scotland] [1]. Its home is the Royal Scottish Academy Building... Tilda Swinton Katherine Mathilda Swinton (born November 5, 1961) is a British actress known for both arthouse and mainstream films. ...

External links

• John Byrne's imdb page
• Brief biography on paisley.org.uk