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Biography
Jonathan Shearer lives and works in Alness, Scotland.
Jonathan gets all his inspiration from nature. Scot by adoption he has developed an intimate relationship with the Scottish wilderness.
“In my paintings, I try to convey the meaning of being fully submerged in the landscape, the wind in my face, the clouds enveloping the mountains, twigs cracking under foot.”
Most of the time, Jonathan seeks out spots as yet unspoiled by man which convey a complete sense of isolation. Only when he is utterly submerged in the countryside can he begin painting. Initially, small oil on canvas. Once back in his studio, he uses these to create much larger works.
This technique allows him to work quickly in the field so as to capture the changing light, the ebb and flow of the tides and the landscape’s elusive mood.
” The weather is a major influence in my work and I usually go for something dramatic. If it’s a calm and sunny day, I’ll probably find that a bit dull.”
CV
Education
- 1995- 1996 : Cyprus College of Art : Postgraduate Diplom: Painting & Drawing
- 1989 – 1993 : Gray School of Art, Robert Gordons University, Aberdeen (Scotland) : BA (Hons) Painting & Drawing
Solo exhibitions
- 2021: “Autumn into Winter”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2018: “Highland Journeys”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2017: Solo show, Lochcarron Gallery, Lochcarron (Scotland)
- 2015: “A Sense of Place”, Castle Gallery, Inverness (UK)
- 2010: “In Wild Places”, Air Gallery, London (UK)
- 2009: “Athmosphere and Light”, “Wild Places”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2009: “The Isles and West Coast”, Castle Gallery, Inverness (Scotland)
- 2008: “New Paintings”, Arndean Gallery, London (UK)
- 2007: “Travels in Yorkshire”, Lund Gallery, North Yorkshire (UK)
- 2005: “New Paintings” – Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh (Scotland)
Group exhibitions
- 2023: “Summer Show”, Annan Gallery, Glasgow (UK)
- 2023: “Atlantic Remnants”, duo show with Michelle Knight, Resipole Studios, Acharacle, Argyll (Scotland)
- 2022: “Summer Exhibition”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2021: “RSW Exhibition”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2020: “The Winter Show”, Strathearn Gallery, Crieff (Scotland)
- 2017: “The Spring Show”, Resipole Studios, Acharacle, Argyll (Scotland)
- 2016: “Mixed Summer Exhibition”, Castle Gallery, Inverness (UK)
- 2009: “Landscape”, group show with 4 contemporary Scottish landscape artists, The Meffan Gallery, Forfar (Scotland)
- 2008: “Contemporary Scottish Landscapes”, The Park Gallery, Falkirk (Scotland)
- 2008: “Then there were three”, Strathearn gallery Crieff (Scotland)
- 2007: Art London, Maclean Fine Art (UK)
- 2006: Scottish Charity Exhibition, Air gallery London (UK)
Collections
- British Midland Airways, Edinburgh airport
- Cyprus College of Art
- Royal Scottish Academy
- Grays School of Art
- Royal Cornhill Hospital
- Highland Council
- Private collection throughout Britain, America, cyprus & South Korea
Awards & Residencies
- 2005: Fundacion Valpairiso, Residency, Spain
- 1995: Commendation, Aberdeen Artists Exhibition
- 1993: John Kinross Scholarship to Florence, Royal Scottish Academy
- 1993: Sir Robin Phillipson Memorial Medal, Royal Scottish Academy
- 1993: 1st Prize, Grays Sketch Club Exhibition Aberdeen Art Gallery
Articles
Introducing Jonathan Shearer
If such wording existed, Jonathan Shearer would be called a « walking painter », or a « painting researcher »: he is indeed always on a wandering...
