William F Inverarity
I started painting many years ago, when a friend presented me with some paint and an easel and I’m still going strong after 30 years
I paint in oil (the thicker the better) and have had many influences over the years from Nancy Kominski and Van Gogh to the Scottish and Canadian Colourists. John Lowrie Morrison is my biggest influence at present.
I started by copying old masters and attending lots of Art Classes at Aberdeen College (Ruthieston Annexe) and Grays School of Art (night classes), where I quickly developed my own style of painting over the years.
My main tutor Phil Thain really encouraged me to develop and improve.
I have dabbled in Watercolours and was lucky enough to be taught by Joan Wilson.
Whilst at College one of my paintings was used in a calendar publication and I have been lucky enough to sell work which has gone on display in various Solicitors and Doctors premises in Aberdeen.
I have been exhibiting with the Forecourt Artists for around 25 years. I have also had 3 pieces of work accepted by Aberdeen Artists Society and exhibited at Aberdeen Art Gallery, where I also worked as an Attendant for many years, helping set up many exhibitions and delivering art all over the country. It was interesting and I learnt a lot working behind the scenes at many high profile exhibitions.
I am a very prolific painter and like to paint quickly, anxious to get my impressions on canvas. I have done hundreds of paintings over the years and try to keep track of where they end up. Some have gone as far as America, Belgium, Portugal, Germany and Canada,
After retiring I find I am painting even more than usual. In recent years I have experimented with building up Oil on paper mache to give a 3D effect and this style seems really popular.
I paint various subject matter- Landscapes, Seascapes, Harbour Scenes, Flowers etc.
I attend an art club at Cove (Loirston Annexe) every week. I think after all this time my wife is finally used to the mess and the smell of linseed oil and turpentine.
