Isle of Mull
Crofts held within the landscape
Pennyghael, Lochbuie and the Ross of Mull recur in intimate croft scenes shaped by woods, water and changing island light.
Explore recurring places in Scotland and Italy, then follow each location into the paintings and collections.
A journey through the portfolio
Many of John’s paintings are anchored in identifiable places. Explore recurring locations in Scotland and Italy, then follow them into the relevant paintings and collections.
Painted places
Landscapes with a sense of belonging
Rather than plotting pins on a map, this journey follows the character of each place through John’s paintings.
Argyll
Colour against the western sky
Argyll is one of the strongest geographic threads in John’s work, from quiet crofts to dramatic sunset and moonlight.
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The Hebrides
Open land, water and weather
North Uist, Harris and Lewis appear through low crofts, broad horizons and the exposed beauty of island landscapes.
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Tuscany
Heat, cultivation and vivid colour
Tuscan houses, olive groves and fields of poppies form a distinct Italian body of work, balancing architecture with the openness of the land.
Colonsay & Jura
Looking across the water
Views from Colonsay towards the Paps of Jura bring together distance, open sea and the distinctive profile of neighbouring islands.
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Amalfi Coast
A coast built in colour
Cliffs, sea and tightly grouped buildings give the Amalfi Coast a different energy from the spacious Scottish island views.
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Browse the full portfolio, or contact John directly if a particular place or style has caught your attention.