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January Newsletter

Welcome to my newsletter, esteemed readers!

As we step into the fresh canvas of 2024, I hope this newsletter finds you surrounded by the warmth of family, the joy of friendship, and the spirit of celebration that Christmas and New Year bring.

In the article below I explain what Purpose means to me in relation to my artwork and the motivation to give you pleasure in the paintings I produce.

As I navigate the artistic path ahead, I am excited to share this journey with you, our cherished community. Looking forward to a year filled with creativity, purpose, and, of course, countless moments that make us stop and appreciate the beauty around us.

Wishing you a splendid 2024 filled with vibrant hues and creative inspirations!

Warm regards,
John

Recent Additions to My Portfolio

Marischal College, Aberdeen

A detailed pen, ink and watercolour painting of the main entrance to Marischal College, Aberdeen, focusing on the granite façade, soaring towers, entrance arch, carved stonework and line of coloured shields.

Painted from a low, upward viewpoint, this artwork captures the scale, craftsmanship and cool elegance of one of the Granite City’s most recognisable architectural landmarks.
Pen, ink and watercolour painting of the main entrance to Marischal College in Aberdeen, showing the granite façade, Gothic towers, entrance arch, coloured shields, paving and blue sky.

Crathes Castle Watercolour

Watercolour painting of Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire shown from the front, with a pale tower, red ivy on the lower wing, green lawn, central path and soft blue-purple sky.
A frontal watercolour painting of Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire, showing the pale tower, domestic wing, red ivy, green lawn and soft purple-blue sky.

This calm architectural study captures the castle from a direct viewpoint, highlighting its structure, symmetry and distinctive Scottish character.

Latest Posts

Crathes Castle in Watercolour

Two Paintings, Two Different Views Crathes Castle is a subject I have returned to twice, and looking at the two paintings side by side shows just how differently the same place can be interpreted in watercolour. Both paintings feature the familiar tower house and the adjoining building, but the viewpoint, colour, atmosphere and composition are quite different. One is more …
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