'Exquisite Beauty'
paintings by
Ian Mastin
Ian started painting later in life after realising initally his ability to draw. These classic acrylic paintings are in the vein of the old masters and do justice to the title 'Exquisite Beauty".
August 3 to 25, 2019
paintings by
Ian Mastin
Ian started painting later in life after realising initally his ability to draw. These classic acrylic paintings are in the vein of the old masters and do justice to the title 'Exquisite Beauty".
August 3 to 25, 2019
Ian Mastin
Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to contact the gallery for the price of these works.
Please note -
Not all the artworks shown here are at the gallery at any given time. If you would like to view this particular artwork at the gallery please contact us first so we can ensure that it is at the gallery. 07-5429 6404 or admin@artoncairncross.com.au Many Thanks, Jane and Tony |
Ian Mastin
Born - Leicestershire, England Resides - Queensland “I cannot recollect any involvement with art during my school days and it was only in the mid-1980s that I began to sketch for recreation. It was at this time that I was invited to exhibit my sketches in a Brisbane gallery, with some success. In 1991 I returned with my Scottish-born wife and our children to Britain and settled in East Lothian. It was here that I picked up a paintbrush for the first time and after a year of discovery and experimentation in fundamental techniques, I committed myself to painting full-time. As a novice painter, my early works were mainly watercolour and the subject matter varied, but it was my discovery of Still Life in the traditional style that gave me the direction I had been seeking and the passion to pursue my artistic goal of excellence in this genre. My chosen medium is acrylic. I gain my inspiration from many sources without being beholden to any particular style or perceived past ‘Golden Age’. I recognize the influence of the Dutch and Flemish Masters of the 17th Century in my work. However, I wholeheartedly embrace the fascination and challenge of the Still Life whilst in no way feeling bound by tradition or convention. What I impart in my work is a reflection of a very personal journey. I am instinctively drawn to the effects of chiaroscuro upon the eye and mind and I’m fascinated how the juxtaposition of seemingly random shapes, textures, colour and tone have the capacity to arrest and delight the viewer in ways which are difficult to define. I particularly enjoy working with items of simple utilitarian use—the detritus of life from earlier generations. An old, much loved and worn book or bowl can bring as much joy for me to paint as the most complex composition. Indeed, my predilection is to beget a sense of appreciation in reflecting upon old, used everyday objects which have no intrinsic value except for the richness of their history and the hands through which they have passed. In this, there is a thread running back to the life of the person who crafted and used the object, though most likely now long forgotten, as well as that same thread beckoning future generations to pause a moment and consider those who have passed this way before, and of the fleeting nature of life.” |
Supper with Margaret - Acrylic on Board - 50x45cm
Wisdom of Ages - Acrylic on Board - 35x40cm - SOLD
Crisp Apples in an Old Wooden Pail - Acrylic on Board - 30x35cm
Chateau Cantemerle Bordeaux - Acrylic on Board - 40x40cm
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Entente Cordiale - Acrylic on Board - 40x40cm
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Muscadines around a Bowl - Acrylic on Board - 25x30cm
Bread, Grapes and Ale - Acrylic on Board - 30x30cm
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To the Muse - Acrylic on Board - 30x30cm - SOLD
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Good Health - Acrylic on Board - 30x37.5cm
Hazelnuts and Wine - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm - SOLD
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Pomegranates, Blueberries and Brie - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm -SOLD
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Sweet Berries - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm
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A Quiet Night In - Acrylic on Board - 25x22.5cm - SOLD
Perfick! - Acrylic on Board - 30x30cm
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Pears on a Bed of Lace - Acrylic on Board - 30x30cm - SOLD
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And in Conclusion - Acrylic on Board - 35x45cm
Thanksgiving - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm - SOLD
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An Open Book - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm - SOLD
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Time is on my Side - Acrylic on Board - 20x17.5 - SOLD
Flask with Fruit - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm
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Elevenses - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm
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The Long Shot - Acrylic on Board - 80x30cm
Mortar, Pestle and Pear - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm
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Sugar Plums - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm - SOLD
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Love Me Sweet - Acrylic on Board - 30x25cm
A Hundred Years in a Glass - Acrylic on Board - 40x40cm
Tankard with Apple - Acrylic on Board - 30x30cm
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Old Wooden Bucket with Grapes - Acrylic on Board - 30x35cm
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Chamomile Tea - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm-SOLD
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And Another Thing - Acrylic on Board - 25x25cm
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Three Amigos - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm
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A Wee Dram before Bedtime - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm
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Ripe Strawberry - Acrylic on Board - 20x20cm-SOLD
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Please contact the gallery for any further information (and prices )by using the contact form at the bottom of this page
or by phoning the gallery on 07-54296404
or by phoning the gallery on 07-54296404
Ian has exhibited for many years with established galleries in Scotland and England and has regularly featured in Art Fairs world wide including London, New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Singapore.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS;
1998 Stenton Gallery, East Lothian
1999, 2003, 2005 Tolquhon Gallery, Aberdeen
2006 Colours Gallery, Edinburgh
2007 Eduardo Alessandro Studios, Dundee (3 person)
A & K Wison Gallery, Harpenden
2008, 2011 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow (3 person)
2008 Tolquhon Gallery, Aberdeen
2009 Gatehouse Gallery, Glasgow
Linda Blackstone Gallery, London
2011, 2013 Tolquhon Gallery, Aberdeen
2013 Frances Keevil Gallery, Sydney, NSW (3 person)
2014 Leith Gallery, Edinburgh
2011, 2013, 2015 Lasting Impressions Gallery, Kenilworth, Qld.
2018, 2019 Art on Cairncross, Maleny, Qld
