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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.

Warm regards,

John

Recent Paintings

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.

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.
Italian Dolomites

Neuschwanstein Castle in Dominant Perspective (Original)

Neuschwanstein Castle
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.
Ardmore Distillery
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