neil davies
inner vision

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Rolling skies, Priest Cove
91.5 x 127cm oil on board

Inner Vision

“My paintings evolve from time spent walking and absorbing the dramatic landscape of Penwith in all weathers, observing the light that affects the same view in endless different ways. A flash of light; a transient storm; the power of the elements - all these excite me.

“I do intuitive drawings and sketches on the spot and then dash back to my studio where I can give free rein to my imagination, whilst retaining the essence of my original response to the subject. This is where the alchemy begins.


“Each new painting presents an exciting challenge. Great energy is put into manipulating the paint to create freshness and achieve a certain spontaneity, whilst seeking to encapsulate a moment of balance between visual landscape and my emotional reaction to it.”

Neil Davies
Hellesveor, West Cornwall, July 2007

Neil Davies

After spending his early childhood in a small fishing village in Scotland, Neil Davies moved south and became a student at Farnham School of Art. After graduation, there followed a lengthy stay in Florence before lecturing at Guildford School of Art and West Surrey College of Art.

It was whilst teaching, that Neil first became fascinated with the nature of the Penwith landscape which still forms the basis of his inspiration today. He now paints full time,
working from his studio on the north Penwith coast at Hellesveor.

Please call 01326 318452 (gallery hours) or 01736 786016 (evenings and weekends) or e-mail: gallery@greatatlantic.co.uk to reserve the painting of your choice.

Paintings may be collected by arrangement or we can deliver from as little as £20 depending on size and distance. Money back if not entirely satisfied (provided we are informed within 3 days of your painting being collected/delivered). Cheques and all major credit cards accepted. Colours may vary between the original paintings and the reproductions shown here. All paintings are framed .

Clear bright day at Porthmeor Cove
147.5 x 122cm oil on board

Autumn light from Cot Valley
58.5 x 76cm oil on board

Pendeen cottages on a cold winter’s day
23 x 25cm oil on board

Sunday walk
30 x 30cm oil on board

Frothing waves, Porthgwarra
24 x 38cm oil on board

Blustery spring walk on Trenowin Downs
31 x 33cm oil on board

Winter’s day at Perranuthnoe
20 x 26cm oil on board

Frosty morning, Hellesveor
20 x 30cm oil on board

Winter sea at Sennen Cove
122 x 147.5cm oil on board

Bright sunlight, Bosigran Farm
61 x 73.5cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

A windswept day at Rosemergy
58.5 x 73.5cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

Last day’s of summer, autumn approaching
61 x 73.5cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

Sharp light over Land’s End
61 x 84cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

Radiant light across Gribba Point
61 x 66cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

Autumn light from Cot Valley
57 x 76cm charcoal, graphite & ink on paper

Radiant light across Gribba Point
122 x 122cm oil on board

Up the track to Dakota Farm
42 x 58.5cm oil on board

Rough sea, Porth Nanven
46 x 58.5cm oil on board

Storm clouds over Zennor Hill
58.5 x 76cm oil on board

Bright sunlight, Bosigran Farm
58.5 x 76cm oil on board

A windswept day at Rosemergy
58.5 x 76cm oil on board

Last day’s of summer, autumn approaching
58.5 x 76cm oil on board

Light pouring over St Agnes’ Head
91.5 x 91.5cm oil on board

Summer light, Gwithian
65 x 76cm oil on board

21st July - 9th August 2007 at
The Great Atlantic Falmouth Gallery
48 Arwenack Street, Falmouth
Tel 01326 318452

11th - 30th August 2007 at
The Great Atlantic Gallery, St Just
5 Bank Square, St Just
Tel 01736 788911