Study of Two Trees

Today's the day ........................... for 'Visionary Landscapes'

Rather a miserable, damp day - not one for spending much time outside.  So, how excellent that Kirkcudbright Art Gallery is open on a Sunday and has a new exhibition on offer.

It is an exhibition of watercolour paintings and sketches that illustrate the travels and influences of the landscape artist Albert Goodwin (1845-1932).  He was born in Maidstone in Kent and during his lifetime he painted scenes that are both recognisable today and of historical interest.  As a member of the Royal Watercolour Society, Goodwin exhibited extensively, showing nearly 800 works. He was championed by Ruskin and trained with the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood. His emotive Visionary Landscapes reflect the artistic influences of luminaries from Turner to Ford Madox Brown.

A new artist for us - and good to make his acquaintance .......................