

Inspired by the sea, moors and woods, John’s work is full of drama and emotion, the observer can experience a feeling of remoteness and a sense of place. He rarely includes people in his paintings hoping that the observer can experience a feeling of remoteness and sense of place. On the occasions he does include people, he does so to give the observer a sense of scale.
His work can be found in many galleries around the UK as well as in private and public collections in Britain, Austria, Sweden, New Zealand, UAE and the USA.
John Connolly’s new exhibition for the Courtney Gallery is inspired by the ever-changing colours of woodland, sky and water throughout the year. Particularly drawn to the play of light on water, his paintings capture the atmosphere and emotional power of the natural landscape.
An acclaimed British landscape painter based in Derbyshire, Connolly is known for his richly textured acrylic works inspired by the Peak District, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Using bold brushwork and organic materials such as sand, grasses and saltwater, he creates immersive paintings full of movement, texture and light.