The Butterworth Gallery at Ballogie has a new display of my oil paintings, some of which have not previously been offered for sale. I’m delighted with the arrangement of these small paintings on the feature wall in the gallery with the bespoke framing from the Belvidere gallery in Aberdeen.
This original collection has some of my special paintings of favourite Scottish places that have meant so much to me over the years.
“Sunlit Cottage, Loch Broom”
Over the years, I have frequently travelled the west coast of Scotland, being attracted to the rugged landscape with its dramatic light effects. My painting of the “Sunlit Cottage, Loch Broom” is a typical snapshot of both. I’m not sure if the red roof of the wee cottage was newly painted, but it allowed me to notice it and then capture it in my own paint. I knew I had an exact match!
This particular road trip took me through the scenic routes where visitors are now becoming more frequent and is known today as the North Coast 500.
“Poolewe Sunset”
This painting was painted in the car park of the Poolewe Inn, now the Poolewe Hotel. I had been anticipating having an excellent evening meal on my carefully timed arrival, HOWEVER! when I arrived, I realised I had to setup and paint the dramatic sunset which i knew was coming from my experience of painting “En Plein Air”. Despite being covered in midge repellent and smelling of turps and oil paint, I painted and dinner arrived, not for me though, just for the midges! The next thing to arrive was the groups of well fed guests who admired my painting skill and perseverance. Midnight feast was a well earned cold beef sandwich!
This painting is now available as both a signed giclee and lithograph. I get pleasure from the success of the image as it makes it all worthwhile.
I will be at the Butterworth Gallery at the weekends 2 – 4pm, and I’m available to personalise purchases.
The Butterworth Gallery is open 11 – 4pm Thursday – Sunday. Viewing outwith these times is available by contacting Sarah on Tel 013398 86104
