Approach to Fjøløy

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Lovely simple graphic style. I like the use of the wet -in-wet for the sea. A definite case of less is more. Terrific.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 18 May 12:07:22

Thanks so much Andrew, I really enjoy watching the painting paint itself, wet in wet is great for that :)

Posted by John O’Neill on Tue 18 May 12:51:28

Am really liking the recent series you have been painting

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 18 May 12:58:40

Hi Heather, thanks you! I'm pleased you like these, I have quite a few lined up to post on this little gallery :)

Posted by John O’Neill on Tue 18 May 12:59:51

Hang on Studio Wall

18/05/2021

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Another panoramic view in gouache, line and traditional watercolour. This one is of the approach to the Fjøløy peninsula, an area of such atmosphere and natural beauty, mountains, derelict abandoned buildings a rugged coast and a lighthouse with hardy little buildings make this place hauntingly special and a frequent inspiration for painting.

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John O’Neill

Born in Belfast in 1966 and a lifelong painter. A resident of Stavanger Norway between 2018 and 2021 with a UK base near Reading England and in Aberdeen, Scotland. Most recent work is Scottish landscape, urban scenes and contemporary Norwegian landscape, often working in oils or gouache, line &…

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