|
|
|
|
Hi reader here is your monthly newsletter.
|
|
|
|
John Gerrie Artwork
January Newsletter
|
|
|
|
|
A New Year of Inspiration and Creativity
With the Christmas and New Year festivities behind us, it's invigorating to look ahead to 2025. I’m filled with renewed energy to create paintings that push artistic boundaries. Patience, I’ve learned, is the key to overcoming obstacles, whether painting vivid Tuscan landscapes or capturing subtle architectural details.
|
This month, I’m delighted to share my latest work, Village in Tuscany, a watercolour inspired by Italian holiday memories. The painting celebrates Tuscany’s timeless charm through dynamic contrasts of light, shadow, and vibrant hues. It reflects the evolving tastes of modern clients, where simplicity meets bold colour.
|
Today’s art buyers are seeking pieces that harmonise with modern interiors—minimalist spaces enhanced by vibrant, expressive artworks. This trend has seen a rise in popularity for bold Acrylics and Oils. However, I continue to embrace watercolour for its ability to convey softness and authenticity, capturing subtle details and textures that resonate with personal memories.
|
Additionally, as a member of the Aberdeen Artists Society, my website is now featured on their platform, providing easier access for art enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates and works in the months ahead!
|
I hope you enjoy the newsletter and browsing the artwork on my website.
|
|
|
|
Recent Paintings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ancient Caledonian Forest
|
|
|
This original watercolour captures a peaceful hillside scene with scattered pine trees, weathered rocks and layers of green countryside rising towards a distant hill.
|
The painting has a fresh, natural feel, with soft washes in the sky and stronger greens across the land giving a sense of depth and open space.
|
|
Rocky foreground details and windswept trees add character, making this a calm and appealing landscape for anyone drawn to Scottish woodland and Highland scenery.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Village Buildings at Kirkcudbright
|
|
|
This original watercolour captures a peaceful waterside scene, where white cottages sit beside a quiet inlet or estuary.
|
The composition is framed by fresh green trees and a sloping lawn, leading the eye towards the buildings, stone wall and reflective water beyond.
|
Soft washes of blue and green create a calm, airy atmosphere, while the fine architectural details give the painting a strong sense of place and character.
|
|
It would appeal to collectors who enjoy coastal villages, traditional cottages, gentle landscape painting and relaxed views of rural life.",
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discounted Original Paintings
|
|
|
See all discounted originals HERE.
|
|
|
Italian Dolomites (Original)
|
|
|
|
Italian Dolomites run east to west along the top of Italy as a wild area now with UNESCO World Heritage status.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Neuschwanstein Castle in Dominant Perspective (Original)
|
|
|
|
Neuschwanstein Castle has a unique position and dominance in the surrounding landscape of Southern Bavaria, shown in this painting.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ardmore Distillery Distillation Room (Original)
|
|
|
|
Ardmore Distillery whisky distillation is the focus of this painting. The eight copper stills are shown in all their splendour in the distillation room.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Exhibition1-e1661348610293[1]](https://johngerrie.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Exhibition1-e16613486102931.jpeg "Display Newsletter")
