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This past December has been a reflection period of the past years subjects painted and shown on the website that have proved a success. With 2023 now with us I look forward to discovering a wide range of new topics that show the beauty of our surroundings to capture in watercolours.

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John
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Recent Additions to My Portfolio

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.
An original watercolour landscape showing a green hillside with pine trees, rocky outcrops and soft Highland atmosphere.

Village Buildings at Kirkcudbright

Original watercolour of white cottages beside calm water with green trees and a stone wall
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.",

Firth of Clyde

This original watercolour captures a quiet coastal view across the Firth of Clyde.

Small boats sit gently on calm water, their reflections suggested with delicate washes and soft horizontal marks.

In the distance, low hills and shoreline create a peaceful sense of depth, while the broad cloudy sky gives the scene an open, airy feel.

The rocky foreground adds texture and contrast, leading the eye out across the water towards the moored boats and distant land.
Firth of Clyde

York Minster – West Front

Watercolour and ink painting of York Minster West Front in York, shown in a dramatic upward perspective with detailed Gothic stonework and a soft blue sky.
A dramatic, near fisheye view of York Minster’s West Elevation, drawn in ink and finished in transparent watercolour washes.

Painted to capture the cathedral’s soaring height, intricate Gothic carving, and the sense of uplift you feel when you stand at the entrance and look up.

The Black Cuillin

This striking watercolour captures the dramatic peaks of the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye, viewed from above.

It shows the mountains as winter gives way to spring, revealing snow-dusted ridges, deep shadows, and rugged terrain. Inspired by an aerial photograph and personal memory, this piece is a tribute to one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes.
An image of the Black Cuillin

The Quoich - From New Angle

The Quoich viewed from a different angle
This watercolour invites you into the Punch Bowl’s hidden realm in Upper Deeside’s Caledonian Forest, where the River Quoich’s crystal waters carve ancient rock basins.

Through vivid brushwork and contrasts of light and dark, the painting captures the wild energy, Scottish lore, and timeless beauty of this secluded Highland sanctuary.

The Academy, Schoolhill - Aberdeen

The Academy, Schoolhill’ is a calm, detailed watercolour of Aberdeen’s best-loved corner where Schoolhill meets Belmont Street.

The curved granite frontage and copper-tinted dome lead the eye down the sweep of Belmont Street, with church spires beyond.

Painted to feel true to place, it suits both locals and visitors seeking a recognisable city scene.
Painting of the Academy, Schoolhill, Aberdeen

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St Machar Evaluation

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Two Seasons at the Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl on the River Quoich is a place that never looks the same twice. Standing there through different seasons makes that absolutely clear. In spring, the river fills its channel with power and noise, pushing hard through the rock and throwing up bright, lively reflections. By autumn, the same spot feels transformed. The water drops, hidden shapes emerge …