Mr. Mark Murray

A Collection of Works for Mr. Mark Murray.

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Wales has, for a long time now, been a muse for many artists across the world. Though no one quite captures it like it’s residents.

We have curated a wonderful collection of Welsh artists we currently have in our acquisitions for you to enjoy and be tempted by. art@callaghan-finepaintings.com +44 (0) 1743 343452 +44 (0) 7810 714545

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David Barnes (1942 - 2021) Barnes was born in Africa and spent his early childhood there. When he returned to the UK he qualified as a chartered accountant and spent most of his working life in professional practice.

Although Barnes enjoyed art at school and had been a collector for many years, it was not until he retired from the educational world in 2006 that he began to paint seriously. Nevertheless, he progressed quickly, earning rapid success after spending many tireless hours in the studio. His earliest days painting were very much shaped by the goal of emulating Sir Kyffin Williams.

David was fascinated by his brooding landscapes and the somber colours so evident in his works.

The inspiration for much of Barnes’ works were the mountains of Snowdonia and the coastline of North Wales and Anglesey. He loved to capture the dark brooding atmospheric landscapes with a palette knife, painting in oils and using a thick impasot technique to produce bold strokes and add strength and texture to his paintings.

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‘Towards Holy Island’ 16” x 24” - Oil on Panel - Signed

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‘Scotland Loch’ 24” x 24” - Oil on Panel - Signed

‘Pass Near Nanttle’ 16” x 12” - Oil on Panel - Signed

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‘Moelwyn Cottage’ 12” x 14” - Oil on Panel - Signed

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Donald McIntyre (1923 - 2009) Born in 1923 in Yorkshire but brought up in North West Scotland, Donald Mclntyre studied at the Glasgow School of Art under James Wright At Garelochhead. He has exhibited at the London Galleries, Royal Cambrian Academy, Galleries Racines Brussels, Fosse Gallery and Thackery Gallery.

His subjects include Scottish and Welsh landscapes in a strong postimpressionist style which shows the influence of 20th century Scottish artists from Cadell through to Redpath and Philipson and Michie.

His paintings are in the collections of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, Wiliamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Newport Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil Art Gallery, Welsh Arts Council, National Library of Wales, Welsh Contemporary Art Society, Anglesey and Caernarvonshire Education Authorities, University of Wales, Department of the Environment, London, British Steel Company, U.S.A. Embassy, London And London University.

‘Western Seas’ Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Signed

‘Market Day, Brecy’ Acrylic on Paper - 9” x 8” - Signed

‘The Harbour’ Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Signed

‘Green Sea Port Ban’ Acrylic on Paper - 21” x 31” - Signed

‘Deep Blue Sea’ Acrylic on Paper - 18” x 31” - Signed

Wilf Roberts (1941 - 2016)

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‘Y Garn, Glyferau’ 8” x 8” - Oil on Panel - Signed,

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‘Nant Gwrtheyrn, Pwllheli’ 23½” x 33½” - Oil on Canvas - Signed

Born in 1941, Roberts was raised in the Mynydd Bodafon area of Anglesey - where he lived until the age of 21 when he moved to Croydon.

He began teaching art and studied part time at Croydon Art College. In 1974 he then returned to Anglesey to work in Local Government and Education and although he was not exhibiting for many years he continued to paint, donating work, illustraiting and designing posters for national charities.

In 1996 he finally retired to devote his time to painting - his true passion!

His interest in painting and drawing was always an integral part of his life. The viewer gets a true sense of the real appreciation he had for his surroundings within his home country. Although seemingly simple, the rugged cliffs and atmospheric cottage views evoke a real sense of Wales’ climate.

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‘Y Garn’ Oil on Canvas - 15½” x 15½” - Signed

William Selwyn (b. 1933)

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‘Moelfre’ Watercolour on Paper - 16” x 23” - Signed

William Selwyn was born in Caernarfon in 1933. After completing National Service in the Royal Artillery, he studied at Bangor Normal College between 1954 and 1956. He subsequently taught Art at Maesincla Junior School and at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen. Since his retirement from teaching in 1990 he has devoted himself to painting full time, becoming particularly noted for his watercolours and mixed media works. His art is centred on the landscape and coastline of Gwynedd, its farm workers and fishermen.

Charles Wyatt Warren (1908 - 1993) Charles Wyatt Warren was a 20th Century welsh landscape artist born in Caernarfon. He attended London University after his time at school before beginging a career with Caernarfon County Council. He began painting as a hobby, but became remarkably prolific, producing 20-40 paintings a year. He worked incredbly fast!

His work focused primarly on the Snowdonian Landscapes and was a founding member of the North Wales Group and the Caernarfon School of Welsh Landscape painters.

His earlier works demonstrate a more classical style, often featuring intricate details of Silver Birch trees - highlighting his technical painting ability. Towards the 70’s and 80’s, his work began to evolve to a looser more impressionistic style.

He would utilise a palette knife to create sculpted impasto.

His work is recognisable for its wild depicition of nature, often mountainous and frequently depicting a solitary dwelling.

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‘Coastal Lookout’

Oil on Panel - 10” x 22” - Signed 25

‘On the Lake Shore’

Oil on Panel - 12” x 30” - Signed 26

‘Stormy Skies’

Oil on Panel - 9” x 21” - Signed 27

‘Pwllheli Boatyard’ Oil on Panel 15” x 36” Signed

Sir Kyffin Williams (1918 - 2006) Born in Llangefni, Anglesey, Sir Kyffin Williams left Shrewsbury School to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1938. Williams was discharged in 1941 on account of being diagnosed with Epilepsy and was advised to adapt to a new career by his doctor.

Williams soon turned to art and attended the Slade School of Fine Art between 1941 and 1944. He went on to teach for a period after completing his studies, however, in 1973 Wales called and Williams returned to his beloved Anglesey, purchasing a house overlooking the Menai Strait.

This move confirmed Williams’ reputation as a painter of the Welsh people and their landscapes. He emersed himself in the Welsh community he lived in and spent most of his time outdoors painting en plein air.

Throughout his lifetime Williams was rewarded with many great honours, including a knighthood in 1999 for his services to the arts.

Williams played a huge role in contemporary arts and has been viewed by many to be the first artist to truly connect with the Welsh people.

Today his reputation has extended far beyond Wales.

‘Snowdon’ Ink Wash on Paper - 12” x 17” - Signed

‘The Chapel’

Oil on Canvas - 28” x 36” - Signed

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