The Great Atlantic Galleries

neil davies
paths of light

Battling against the wind, Treen
36 x 48” 91.5 x 122cm oil on board

“My paintings are evolved from an instinctive response to the diversity of the environment, centering on the elements of weather, land, light and sea. The ancient landscape becomes a place of encounter where a shift in atmosphere or light triggers a corresponding emotion.

“My approach is forceful and energetic - building up layers, often scraping back and re-working to produce an impasto, scumbled surface that reflects the physical nature of the landscape itself.”

Neil Davies, Hellesveor, St Ives, June 2006

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 / 01736 788911 or e-mail: gallery@greatatlantic.co.uk to reserve the painting of your choice.

Paintings may be collected by arrangement or we can arrange delivery 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.