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Hi reader here is your monthly newsletter.
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John Gerrie Artwork
May 2025 Newsletter
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Welcome to the May, 2025 Newsletter
Hello, and welcome back to my May 2025 newsletter and this month's selection of captivating new paintings.
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Each artwork tells its own unique story, transporting you to iconic places and moments filled with beauty and wonder.
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The Caryatid – Echoes of Ancient Greece
When you imagine marble statues, classical sculptures like the Venus de Milo or Michelangelo's David likely spring to mind. But marble also has a functional side, beautifully exemplified by the ancient Greek caryatids—columns shaped as graceful female figures.
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This month's featured pen and ink drawing, enriched by subtle watercolour washes, captures these architectural marvels, specifically inspired by the iconic caryatids from the Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens. The delicate shading breathes life into marble, creating an impressive sense of depth and realism.
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The Bunch Bowl on the River Quoich – Hidden Treasures
Deep within Upper Deeside’s lush Caledonian Forest lies the Bunch Bowl, a natural phenomenon with deep historical ties to local clans.
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This painting vividly portrays the area’s wild charm, carefully detailing mature Scots Pines, rugged stones, and crystal-clear waters rushing over ancient rocks. Sparse sky, untouched white spaces representing rushing water, and deep shadows evoke a raw and untouched natural beauty.
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It's a scene that speaks profoundly of nature's enduring majesty, untouched by human hands, yet perfectly captured through careful brushwork.
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Roundup
Thank you for exploring this month's artworks with me. I hope they inspire you to discover and appreciate the beauty, history, and stories hidden within each painting.
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Recent Paintings
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Ancient Caledonian Forest
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This original watercolour captures a peaceful hillside scene with scattered pine trees, weathered rocks and layers of green countryside rising towards a distant hill.
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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.
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Rocky foreground details and windswept trees add character, making this a calm and appealing landscape for anyone drawn to Scottish woodland and Highland scenery.
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Village Buildings at Kirkcudbright
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This original watercolour captures a peaceful waterside scene, where white cottages sit beside a quiet inlet or estuary.
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The composition is framed by fresh green trees and a sloping lawn, leading the eye towards the buildings, stone wall and reflective water beyond.
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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.
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It would appeal to collectors who enjoy coastal villages, traditional cottages, gentle landscape painting and relaxed views of rural life.",
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Your Favourite Paintings
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🎨 Discover the "Favourite Paintings" Feature – Save What You Love I am excited to introduce a helpful feature on the website: Favourite Paintings – designed to make exploring the gallery more enjoyable. ❤️ Save What Inspires You The Favourite Paintings feature allows you to keep track of the artwork that speaks to you. Whether you're browsing casually or considering …
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Discounted Original Paintings
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See all discounted originals HERE.
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