RICHARDCLARELANDSCAPE PAINTER

Shades of Tuscany

Shades of TuscanyAN EX H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S BY

ART I S T RI C H A R D CL A R E

14T H JU LY T O 31S T AU G U S T 2013

VENUEAssociazione Culturale Grapevine Office

Via di Serraglia 4Ponte a SerraglioBagni di Lucca

For further information please contactNorma Jean Bishop

TE L: (39) 33386 17962 Email: norma@italygrapevine.comor Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com

Front Cover Painting: Shades of Tuscany Acrylic on Canvas 50cm x 40cm (framed)

AWARD-WINNING ARTIST RICHARD CLARE has been fasci-

nated by landscapes from a very early age. Most weekends were spent

with a sketchbook in hand walking the moors and dales of the Peak

District and Yorkshire, the nearest counties to his hometown of

Sheffield, and later throughout The British Isles. Since those early days of discov-

ery, Richard worked for over 15 years in the graphics industry before becoming a

full-time artist in 1998.

His painting technique is based more upon memory recollection supported by

sketches and photographs, depending on his choice of subject. “Walking in the

landscape, soaking up the atmosphere is just as important as the final act of paint-

ing. I am not particularly interested in lifelike realism as I want the viewer to

complete the picture in their own minds” says Richard.

Many artists continue to inspire him, especially The French Impressionists, Abstract

Expressionists and The Scottish Colourists, all these art movements conveyed shape

and form via colour and bold mark making.

In addition to vibrant colour, light quality plays a huge part in his

work, just one of the reasons why he made the bold decision to move

to Italy in 2007. He now divides his time between Barga, a hilltop

medieval town in Northern Tuscany, the Italian/French Riviera and a

studio base in northern England.

“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

and France, whether plein air painting or studio-based work. Even adding colour

where there is none, I want to create my own colourful world in my paintings,

they cheer people up on a dull day, even my colour-blindness adds another

dimension!” says Richard.

He has received media attention in national magazines, won several awards,

including finalist in a competition organised by The International Artist magazine,

where over 3000 entries were received from all over the world. His paintings are in

private collections throughout Britain, Europe and as far as USA and Australia.

Introduction

Hot Day, Barga Oil on Canvas 40cm x 30cm (unframed)

San Romano EveningOil on Canvas 30cm x 40cm (unframed)

In the Shade, BargaOil on Canvas 30cm x 40cm (unframed)

Barga Vecchia Oil on Canvas 30cm x 30cm (unframed)

Tuscan FarmhouseOil on Canvas 20cm x 20cm (unframed)

Tuscan VillageOil 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)

Farm Buildings near SienaOil on Board 20cm x 20cm (framed)

Ape in the ShadeOil 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 ViewsAcrylic 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)

Ponte a Serraglio ReflectionsOil on Canvas 18cm x 24cm (framed)

The Bridge at Ponte a SerraglioOil 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 SerraglioOil on Canvas 20cm x 30cm (framed)

Shades of TuscanyAN EX H I B I T I O N O F PA I N T I N G S BY

ART I S T RI C H A R D CL A R E

14T H JU LY T O 31S T AU G U S T 2013

VENUEAssociazione Culturale Grapevine Office

Via di Serraglia 4Ponte a SerraglioBagni di Lucca

For further information please contactNorma Jean Bishop

TE L: (39) 33386 17962 Email: norma@italygrapevine.comor Email Richard Clare at richardclareart@gmail.com