Stunning work by Scottish post-war and contemporary artist John Damari, oil on canvas, with his recognisable use of the palette knife. Entitled Jock's Wee Croft Sailing Towards Arran, it is in superb condition with a black frame. Signed bottom right, and on the back.
John takes his influences from his love of nature and the outdoors – the ruggedness and majesty of the mountains and the calmness of the sea along the coastline of Western Scotland and its islands. The strength of character of the local people in the remote settings also encourages his passion for areas of mid Argyll, the Hebridean Islands and Northumberland.
His love of Italy is inspired by the warmth of the landscapes and charismatic nature of the people, and, in particular, his attraction to the Tuscan region with its rolling poppy fields which he has observed first hand and from photographs taken whilst travelling there. The ancient eternal city of Rome also inspires John from its beauty and architecture to its sense of belonging within the history of the world.
John’s trademark use of the palette knife, combined with vibrant colours, captures the feeling and atmosphere of his subject matter and inspires reaction in his viewers.
