Ian McGibbon,
2 Bourtree Avenue,
Kirkcudbright,
DG6 4AU.
01557 332469
e-mail

In the White Mountain

Vases with Paperweight

As well as participating in the Harbour Cottage Gallery's assembled exhibitions, Ian is mounting his own display between Monday 15th April 2002 and Saturday 27th April 2002 inclusive.

He is also busily extending his studio, where you will be welcome to view his work.

Please telephone or e-mail Ian for more information

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Text & images copyright.
 © 2003

 

KIRKCUDBRIGHT ARTISTS

Ian McGibbon

 

I started painting seriously about 18 years ago. In the next few years I was a member of an art group in Marchington, Staffordshire. Until that time I concentrated mainly on landscapes, then started to paint flowers and was encouraged to continue with floral work when two of my early flower paintings were accepted for exhibition in Derby Art Gallery.

I moved to Kirkcudbright in 1998 but before this was Chairman of Tutbury Arts Group in Staffordshire. 

 

My paintings have been exhibited in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Derby Art Gallery, Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas. My work is in private collections throughout the British Isles, USA and Canada.

I usually work in watercolour, oil or pastel but sometimes use gouache. Since moving to Galloway I have spent more time exploring the use of colour.

In some of my more recent work I have painted much more spontaneously, trying to let my feelings direct what I am doing. This at times may take me into abstraction. I have always gained inspiration from the wonderful countryside and coastline of Scotland, in particular Galloway, and since my move here I have had more time available for art.

My work is constantly evolving and changing as I adapt my style and approach. Since my move to Kirkcudbright this has become more marked as I try to explore further the boundaries of how I want to translate what I see and feel into a painting. The work I produce is quite diverse with several different styles, approaches and subjects. This is quite deliberate and stems from the excitement I feel when trying something new, be it in composition, colour or style. In the past eighteen months I have worked much more in oils and pastel.

I have exhibited my work locally in the Gracefield Gallery, Dumfries and the Harbour Gallery, Kirkcudbright as well as solo exhibitions at the Harbour Gallery, Kirkcudbright and the Art Gallery, Castle Douglas.

My work can be viewed at Bourtree Studio, 2 Bourtree Avenue, Kirkcudbright. Please make an appointment to be sure that I am available.

Phone 01557 332469 or email: ian.mcgibbon@virgin.net

Please Note: Reproduction of the artist's work for commercial purposes is forbidden without prior written consent of the artist. All work is copyright and all rights are reserved.