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james sommerville

James graduated from Edinburgh College of Art in the late 50's where he specialised in design.  In particular he specialised in wood engraving; a small scale meticulous form of print making demanding of skill, technique and a sound basis of good draughtsmanship.

Throughout his 30 year career in teaching he continued to exhibit his work, until 10 years ago when he retired early to paint full time.  He now tends to show mainly in Edinburgh but also contributes with other galleries in Scotland and a select few in England, Barcelona and New York.

He has taken much of his inspiration from the countryside and architecture of his native land, particularly in Fife.  However his regular travels to the interior regions of Spain also show an influence in his work.  The paintings themselves are nearly always derived from close observation, yet also verge on abstraction.  The finished pieces are in some cases more concerned with his personal expression of the different aspects of our visual world.  Dramatic viewpoints, strong shapes, contrasts and linear movement typify his work.

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