Irish art: Artist John Morris

Evening Light Dingle, Harbour County Kerry by John Morris

Irish Artists seem to have a natural and enduring love of the Irish Landscape. Today’s artist John Morris is no exception

Irish artist John Morris was born in Dublin in 1958, but did not start painting until 1997. Although primarily a self taught artist Morris has undoubtedly benefited from painting lessons from Irish artists Brian Quinn and Trevor Geoghegan.

Morris’s paintings are about light and the effect light has on subjects particularly water and landscapes. Composition is important to John. He spends a lot of time “getting it right” before starting on a painting. He makes quick sketches in pencil, charcoal or oil. These sketches along with photographs make up a visual diary which is used as reference material for his paintings.

ohn Morris is an artist with a strong love for the Irish landscape with its constantly changing light and atmosphere. His paintings display vitality and freshness which when coupled with strong and confident brush strokes successfully captures a sense of time and place.

Red Rag Gallery – Irish Art