RICHARD
CLARE LANDSCAPE PAINTER
Shades of Tuscany
Shades of Tuscany A N E X H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S ARTIST RICHARD CL ARE 1 4 T H J U LY
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31ST AUGUST 2013
VENUE Associazione Culturale Grapevine Office Via di Serraglia 4 Ponte a Serraglio Bagni di Lucca
For further information please contact Norma Jean Bishop T E L : ( 3 9 ) 3 3 3 8 6 1 7 9 6 2 Email: norma@italygrapevine.com or Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com Front Cover Painting: Shades of Tuscany Acrylic on Canvas 50cm x 40cm (framed)
Introduction A
WARD-WINNING ARTIST RICHARD CLARE has been fasci-
In addition to vibrant colour, light quality plays a huge part in his
nated by landscapes from a very early age. Most weekends were spent
work, just one of the reasons why he made the bold decision to move
with a sketchbook in hand walking the moors and dales of the Peak
to Italy in 2007. He now divides his time between Barga, a hilltop
District and Yorkshire, the nearest counties to his hometown of
medieval town in Northern Tuscany, the Italian/French Riviera and a
Sheffield, and later throughout The British Isles. Since those early days of discov-
studio base in northern England.
ery, Richard worked for over 15 years in the graphics industry before becoming a full-time artist in 1998.
“Strong use of colour always plays a major role in my work, it is what links my wide subject matter. From cityscapes to the landscapes of northern England, Italy
His painting technique is based more upon memory recollection supported by
and France, whether plein air painting or studio-based work. Even adding colour
sketches and photographs, depending on his choice of subject. “Walking in the
where there is none, I want to create my own colourful world in my paintings,
landscape, soaking up the atmosphere is just as important as the final act of paint-
they cheer people up on a dull day, even my colour-blindness adds another
ing. I am not particularly interested in lifelike realism as I want the viewer to
dimension!” says Richard.
complete the picture in their own minds” says Richard. He has received media attention in national magazines, won several awards, Many artists continue to inspire him, especially The French Impressionists, Abstract
including finalist in a competition organised by The International Artist magazine,
Expressionists and The Scottish Colourists, all these art movements conveyed shape
where over 3000 entries were received from all over the world. His paintings are in
and form via colour and bold mark making.
private collections throughout Britain, Europe and as far as USA and Australia.
Hot Day, Barga Oil on Canvas 40cm x 30cm (unframed)
San Romano Evening Oil on Canvas 30cm x 40cm (unframed)
In the Shade, Barga Oil on Canvas 30cm x 40cm (unframed)
Barga Vecchia Oil on Canvas 30cm x 30cm (unframed)
Tuscan Farmhouse Oil on Canvas 20cm x 20cm (unframed)
Tuscan Village Oil on Canvas 20cm x 20cm (unframed)
Tuscan Sunset Oil on Canvas 50cm x 40cm (framed)
Sunset with Farm Buildings Oil on Canvas 80cm x 60cm (unframed)
Ape in the Shade Oil on Board 20cm x 20cm (framed)
Farm Buildings near Siena Oil on Board 20cm x 20cm (framed)
Shades of Autumn Oil on Board 20cm x 20cm (framed)
Don’t Run Out of Milk! Acrylic on Canvas 24cm x 30cm (unframed)
Granaiola Views Acrylic on Canvas 40cm x 50cm (unframed)
Barga Duomo and Vines Oil on Canvas 25cm x 20cm (unframed)
Late Afternoon Light Acrylic on Canvas 40cm x 40cm (unframed)
Setting Sun, The Hills above Lucca Acrylic on Canvas 40cm x 40cm (unframed)
The Bridge at Ponte a Serraglio Oil on Canvas 18cm x 24cm (framed)
Ponte a Serraglio Reflections Oil on Canvas 18cm x 24cm (framed)
Late Afternoon Sun, Ponte a Serraglio Oil on Canvas 24cm x 18cm (framed)
Olive Grove Oil on Canvas 60cm x 50cm (unframed)
Mountain Village Acrylic on Canvas 70cm x 60cm (unframed)
Autumn Colours Acrylic on Canvas 50cm x 40cm (framed)
Shades of Summer Acrylic on Canvas 30cm x 24cm (unframed)
Bird’s-Eye View of Ponte a Serraglio Oil on Canvas 20cm x 30cm (framed)
Shades of Tuscany A N E X H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S ARTIST RICHARD CL ARE 1 4 T H J U LY
TO
BY
31ST AUGUST 2013
VENUE Associazione Culturale Grapevine Office Via di Serraglia 4 Ponte a Serraglio Bagni di Lucca
For further information please contact Norma Jean Bishop T E L : ( 3 9 ) 3 3 3 8 6 1 7 9 6 2 Email: norma@italygrapevine.com or Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com