The
Unofficial WebsiteThe Rotherham Artist John Rudkin
I have spotted an exhibition by John
Rudkin, yes you have that right, Rudkin not Ruskin, at Fosters Garden Centre in November 2003.
Somewhere in the dim recesses of my brain I recollect that I have heard of him before but I
told you that the recesses were dim and I can remember nothing else at all. I've put it on
my list!
It's funny isn't it, when I Googled to find out what I could about John Rudkin it
asked me "Do you mean John Ruskin?" Great minds think alike - or fools seldom differ.
This is what I've found.
"Born in 1947, John showed a natural talent and love of painting from an early age. His early career as an artist design engraver was a firm foundation to train his 'eye' for shapes and form and was to be of great value for his freehand painting which was to follow. In his free time he painted the landscape of Derbyshire and Yorkshire becoming more attracted to watercolours. He now paints exclusively in this medium and his superb attention to detail not only records the scene accurately but also captures the light, atmosphere and peacefulness of the landscape.
In 1985 John was elected a full member of The British Watercolour Society, Associate of the Yorkshire Artists Society and Fellow of The International Guild of Artists. It was success like this and an ever increasing demand for his work that allowed John to become a full-time artist and make art his way of life."
Original Watercolours and Limited Edition Prints of John's work are represented in private collections throughout the world.
Commissions accepted. Limited Edition Fine Art Prints available. Please contact John for further details:- Tel. 01709 543741.
If you would like to see some of John Rudkin's work they are on display in The Gallery,
60a Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield. "They have
all of John's work and can get much more besides!"
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Visit John's website at www.johnrudkin.co.uk.