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Hi reader here is your monthly newsletter.
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John Gerrie Artwork
February Newsletter
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Welcome to the February 2025 Newsletter
Hello and welcome to my February 2025 Newsletter, sent during a particularly cold spell. I hope it brings some warmth as we slowly transition from winter into spring.
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Spring Art Show at The Hub Café, Cults Kirk Centre
I’m delighted to share some exciting news with you! Over the next six weeks, I’ll be showcasing seven of my paintings at The Hub Café in Cults Kirk Centre, Aberdeen. Many of you will have seen these pieces in my newsletters, but now you have the chance to experience their true vibrancy and detail up close.
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There’s something special about seeing artwork in person—the textures, the colours, the energy they bring to a space. And what better setting than The Hub Café, where you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with a cup of coffee or tea and a delicious treat?
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The exhibition opens this Friday, 21st February, and will be available to view every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am to 2pm for the next six weeks. There’s parking available for around ten cars, making it easy to drop by.
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I’d love to hear your thoughts, so if you visit, please feel free to share your feedback through my website.
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Hope you can make it along!
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The Knoydart Peninsula
My latest watercolour, painted in portrait form, captures just a small part of the vast Knoydart Peninsula in Lochaber. This rugged and remote region is nestled between the sea lochs of Nevis and Hourn, just across the water from the base of Skye. With its challenging terrain and few roads, Knoydart is often regarded as the last true wilderness in Great Britain. Covering approximately 500 square kilometres, it is home to a small community in Inverie and is a haven for walkers, boasting four Munros that rise over 3,000 feet.
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A Rich History
Historically, Knoydart has been ruled by several clans—first by Somerled, then Clann Ruaidhri, followed by Clan Donald, Clanranald, and the Macdonells of Glengarry. Once home to a thriving population of 2,000, emigration has reduced it to just around 150 residents today. The area is now managed as the Knoydart Estate, a partnership between local residents, The Highland Council, The Chris Brasher Trust, and The John Muir Trust.
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A Perfect Watercolour Subject
Knoydart’s wild beauty makes it an ideal subject for watercolours. The ever-changing skies, from calm and bright to dark and stormy, contrast with the deep browns of the valleys, rugged mountain stone, and snow-capped peaks, evoking a sense of untamed splendour. The lush greens of trees and open moorland meet sandy shores, all set against the rich cobalt and intense blues of the sea.
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Painting Technique
To capture this dramatic landscape, I applied multiple layers of delicate washes, allowing each to dry before adding the next. This technique helped define the distinct edges and textures of the terrain. Light played a crucial role in shaping the composition, accentuating highlights and casting shadows that create a striking sense of depth.
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Final Thoughts
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I hope you enjoy this piece. For those who have walked these trails, may it bring back fond memories of your time in this remarkable wilderness. Enjoy!
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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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Discounted Original Paintings
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See all discounted originals HERE.
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Italian Dolomites (Original)
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Italian Dolomites run east to west along the top of Italy as a wild area now with UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Neuschwanstein Castle in Dominant Perspective (Original)
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Neuschwanstein Castle has a unique position and dominance in the surrounding landscape of Southern Bavaria, shown in this painting.
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Ardmore Distillery Distillation Room (Original)
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Ardmore Distillery whisky distillation is the focus of this painting. The eight copper stills are shown in all their splendour in the distillation room.
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