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JOANNE SHORT
Original Oil Paintings
New paintings available to buy online now by Cornwall's acclaimed colourist painter.
TED DYER
Original Oil Paintings
New paintings available to buy online by Cornwall's best known impressionist artist.
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Christmas Exhibition St Ives 2024
Private View: 6th December 6pm to 8pm
Exhibition continues: 7th - 8th
Easter Exhibition St Ives 2024
New paintings by John Dyer & Joanne Short in the historic Porthmeor Studios in St Ives.
St Ives Crypt Gallery 2023
Exhibition of paintings at the historic St Ives Society of Artists' Crypt Gallery.
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Spirit of the Rainforest with the Yawanawá Tribe. Explore the Amazon with artist John Dyer & Musician Martha-Lilly Dyer.
Person of the Forest with the Penan Tribe. Explore Borneo & orangutans with artist John Dyer & Musician Martha-Lilly Dyer.
Precious Africa with the Maasai Tribe. Explore Kenya with artists John Dyer & Joanne Short.
Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) was a French painter renowned for his marine landscapes and beach scenes. Born in Honfleur, Normandy, Boudin was the son of a ship's captain. His early exposure to the sea profoundly influenced his work, which often depicted coastal scenes and the ever-changing skies.
Boudin began his career in Le Havre, where he opened a framing shop that attracted local artists. Encouraged by Jean-François Millet and other painters, he pursued painting seriously and eventually moved to Paris to study at the Louvre. In Paris, he connected with artists of the Barbizon School, whose influence is evident in his preference for painting en plein air (outdoors).
One of Boudin's most significant contributions to art was his role in the early development of Impressionism. He befriended and mentored the young Claude Monet, introducing him to outdoor painting. Monet later credited Boudin with inspiring him to become a painter.
Boudin's work is characterised by its vibrant portrayal of light and atmosphere, earning him the nickname "King of the Skies" from Camille Corot. His beach scenes from Trouville and Deauville, capturing the leisure activities of Parisians, were particularly popular. These works showcased his ability to blend detailed observation with a loose, fluid painting style.
Throughout his career, Boudin stayed loyal to his native Normandy, although he traveled extensively, visiting Brittany, Belgium, and Venice. His works received positive feedback, and he took part in the inaugural Impressionist exhibition in 1874. In 1895, he achieved a gold medal at the Exposition Universelle, establishing himself as a leading artist of his era.
The impact of Boudin's influence on the Impressionist movement and his stunning portrayals of nature have left a lasting legacy. His art is still revered for its pioneering techniques in capturing the ephemeral interplay of light and weather on the natural environment.
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