In this series I'm featuring artists who were showcased in a large lot of gallery exhibition catalogues and art books we obtained at an auction. Some of these artists are absolutely amazing, but the work of others doesn't appeal so much to me. The wonderful thing about art is there is something for everyone!
Glen Scouller is a Scottish Colourist, which means his paintings are defined by their both vivid and subtle use of colour. He was born in 1950 and is currently living in Ayrshire, Scotland. Scouller's talent left him no alternative but to become a career artist. As soon as his schooling was complete he went to study at the Glasgow School of Art from 1968-1973. He has won numerous awards during his career, both for his oil and watercolour paintings. His works have been exhibited many times, and his art can be found in the collections of the South African government, The Scottish government, The Royal Bank of Scotland and De Beers.
Scouller paints still lifes, people and landscapes. For the landscapes, he paints en plein air (outdoors!) and then completes the paintings in the studio.Because some of his paintings were painted in South Africa, I can see how remarkable his use of colour really is. His capture of the midday sunshine in Prince Albert is especially remarkable.
Sources:
https://www.openeyegallery.co.uk/artists/glen-scouller
http://www.glenscouller.com/home
http://glenscouller.everard-read.co.za/johannesburg/?m=1&idkey=517