Bovisand Devon

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I agree with you John, regarding your theory of watercolour being a out of body experience. The particular body part I’m usually out of, is my mind! I love the depth of colour and white spaces that sparkle in your watercolour. Wishing you a happy and peaceful time over the coming festivities, and on in to the New Year.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 07 Dec 15:26:47

I agree with you too John and Fiona has also summed it up nicely. Anyway, this is very good and I like it!

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 07 Dec 16:07:26

Excellent picture John, Merry Christmas 🎄

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Thu 07 Dec 16:26:43

Many thanks Stephen, Heather and Fiona 🙏🏼🎄🙏🏼

Posted by John O’Neill on Thu 07 Dec 16:34:03

Awesome. Love it. Have a merry Xmas and keep posting next year.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Thu 07 Dec 16:43:50

Superb John. I have only seen your oil paintings which are tremendous too. Watercolours when those little miracles happen can be so satisfying. Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.

Posted by Chris Scott on Thu 07 Dec 16:45:02

Merry Christmas Andrew and Scott, many thanks for your comments 🎄😊🎄

Posted by John O’Neill on Thu 07 Dec 17:52:01

Sorry… Chris.. (not Scott 🤓)

Posted by John O’Neill on Thu 07 Dec 17:52:52

Well John, I don’t think I’ve seen any of your watercolours before, but this is superb! Maybe get out of your body more often. 🤣Happy Christmas to you too!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 07 Dec 18:38:24

I like your oils so much John, but the draughtsmanship in this lovely group is superb.

Posted by Willie Drea on Thu 07 Dec 21:06:44

Hey Tessa, watercolour is such a lovely medium but I just got so involved with oils that I left it behind a little… could this be a New Year’s resolution?…..

Posted by John O’Neill on Thu 07 Dec 21:35:15

Willie, that’s such a lovely comment! Thank you so much ☺️

Posted by John O’Neill on Thu 07 Dec 21:36:01

Good use of colours, values and form.

Posted by Trevor Bendell on Sat 09 Dec 17:02:58

A great coastal painting. I also agree with you and Fiona re watercolour. Seasons greetings and best wishes for 2024.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 09 Dec 22:04:52

Many thanks Trevor! Delighted you like it 😊

Posted by John O’Neill on Sat 09 Dec 22:15:11

Hey Spencer- many of hanks for you lovely comment! Best wishes for the new year 🤓😊🤓

Posted by John O’Neill on Sat 09 Dec 22:16:07

Hang on Studio Wall

07/12/2023

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I hardly know what to do with watercolour these days but I find the painting process so satisfying- it’s like an out of body experience whereas, with oil it feels more physical. Anyway I went over to Devon, England on a family visit this weekend and thought I’d try a little coastal scene…. I wish you all well for the coming festivities if I don’t post again this year 🎄🤗🎄

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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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