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B & Q Pot Plant by David Johnston

David Johnston B & Q Pot Plant

This piece is not currently on show in our “bricks and mortar” gallery. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a viewing in our gallery.

David Johnston’s Biography

David Johnston was born in Northern Ireland and has lived around the Hillsborough area all his life. From an early age he began sketching and painting , developing a natural talent, and although he has had many major influences from both the Irish and European art world, he has developed his own distinctive style. Never one to be stuck with a 'safe formula' he continually tries different techniques pushing and pulling the paint around the canvas often aiming for something more visual than representational and always hoping to take the viewer to a new level - a new way of looking.

He is now a full time artist and has had several successful exhibitions - having exhibited in the Royal Ulster Academy and also the British Isles. His paintings are in private collections throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Someone once said "painting is like a language - the more competent the artist is with his language [ie.in paint] the better he can express himself - and likewise the more of an understanding the viewer has in the language of painting the more they can appreciate the artist's work."

Using my main medium of oils (which I prefer for it's versatility) I continually strive to become more fluent in the language of painting and thereby pass my love and passion for my art onto the viewer.

I am always open to new ideas and influences, taking from old and new always adding my own interpretations. After all I beleive that a painting is purely visual - it doesn't necessarily need a story or an explanation - it doesn't need to be academically perfect - just to have a connection with the viewer is enough.

Some more work by David Johnston

Pink Flowers by David Johnston
Pink Flowers
Original Oil on Board
Unframed size - 41cm x 46cm
Price: £795.00
Seated Nude by David Johnston
Seated Nude
Original Oil on Canvas
Unframed size - 100cm x 80cm
Price: £1,950.00
V W Beatle by David Johnston
V W Beatle
Original Oil on Board
Unframed size - 23cm x 23cm
Price: £250.00
Deep In County Down, The Lagan by David Johnston
Deep In County Down, The Lagan
Original Watercolour on Paper
Unframed size - 45cm x 45cm
Price: £550.00