Johns Text

John Scotney has been painting and drawing since he could hold a pencil and over the years has become well known for his fine Pencil work . One man shows have been held in England, Wales, Germany and Cyprus and many of his drawings have been produced as both open and limited edition prints. He has received commissions from many sources including Embassies, Hotels, private residence portraits and Governmental departments.

John was born in 1943 and after leaving school he worked on the railway for a few years and then joined the Military (Royal Air Force) in 1962, serving for 27 years working in North Africa, Cyprus and Germany. He fortunately found time to carry on painting and drawing holding successful exhibitions in most theatres he served in. His military travels allowed him the opportunity for his work to be viewed by a wider variety of collectors, and he is thrilled that it is collected by people from all walks of life and from many different corners of the world.

Upon retirement from the military John and his wife Marjorie opened their own Framing and Fine Art Gallery on the island of Anglesey in Wales.The gallery became known for its high framing standards and framed work for presentation to HM The Queen, HM The Queen Mother, and many other notables It was during this period they became involved with Native American Crafts & Imports.

After 15 years in the gallery and a new lease looming they retired from the High Street premises in 2003. This enabled them to concentrate fully on the import of Native American Crafts and Jewellery which is sold through this popular website and at various festivals and shows around the UK. They visit the USA at least once a year to handpick new stock

John has had success in America showing a number of times at the Weems Art Fest. This is a juried Art show held in the State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque and the proceedes provide support for many local deserving charities. The Artfest is run by the dedicated staff of the Weems Gallery in Albuquerque.

Working in black and white with emphasis in the finer detailed pencilwork imparts a heavy strain on the eyes. Now, with finger joints complaining john is leaning more towards seascape painting when time allows.
All work shown below is original work. All are mounted using conservation acid-free mountboards/mats. The size shown is the overall mount/mat size.

Aberffraw 1

The two finished drawings entitled Aberffraw 1 & 2 are designed to hang side by side if you wish as they show the villiage as it sits by the tidal river which runs in front of it.
It is always a pleasure to walk by the river and follow it down to the open sea, and it is an even better feast on the eyes when the tide is out, which produces little pools and islands of vegitation.
the two drawings measure 7.5" x 5.5", with a mount size of 14.5" by 15.5".

Price: £264.63 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Aberffraw 2

It is always a pleasure to walk by the river and follow it down to the open sea, and it is an even better feast on the eyes when the tide is out, which produces little pools and islands of vegitation.
the two drawings measure 7.5" x 5.5", with a mount size of 14.5" by 15.5".

Price: £264.63 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Ebbing Tide - Detailed Sketch

This sketch is worked almost to a finished drawing. It was produced as a working sketch for an oil painting entitled 'Ebbing Tide' which at the moment is on show in USA.
drawing size is approx 6" by 5.25". Mount/Mat size is 13" by 12".

Price: £139.98 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Lion Rock Anglesey - Sketch

A small sketch of lion Rock in Treaddur Bay, Anglesey as a rough for a later painting.
Size approx 6" by 2.5" witha a double mount/mat size of 9" by 12".
Price: £64.37 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Treaddur Bay, Anglesey - Detailed Sketch

A detailed sketch of the rock formations and coast around Treaddur Bay, Anglesey.
Drawing measures6" by 3" approx and double mount/mat size is 12" by 9" approx.

Price: £75.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Llanddwyn Island - detailed Sketch

Another small sketch worked almost to a finished drawing. It's of the lookout tower on Llanddwyn island, Anglesey.
It measures 5" by 5" and its double mount/mat is appox 12" square.

Price: £95.02 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Anglesey Mill 1 - Sketch

The old mills of Anglesey are slowly dissapearing as they are left to crumble, or are knocked down, or renovated, and make excelent subjects for qick sketches as you travel around.
The four you see here were sketched during a drive around the island, with finishing touches added later.
all four measure approx 4" by 3" with a mount/mat size of approx 10" by 9".

Price: £54.16 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Anglesey Mill 3 - Sketch

The old mills of Anglesey are slowly dissapearing as they are left to crumble, or are knocked down, or renovated, and make excelent subjects for qick sketches as you travel around.
The four you see here were sketched during a drive around the island, with finishing touches added later.

Price: £54.16 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Anglesey Mill 2 - Sketch

The old mills of Anglesey are slowly dissapearing as they are left to crumble, or are knocked down, or renovated, and make excelent subjects for qick sketches as you travel around.
The four you see here were sketched during a drive around the island, with finishing touches added later.

Price: £54.16 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

old Anglesey Mill 4 Sketch

The old mills of Anglesey are slowly dissapearing as they are left to crumble, or are knocked down, or renovated, and make excelent subjects for qick sketches as you travel around.
The four you see here were sketched during a drive around the island, with finishing touches added later.

Price: £54.16 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Church In The Sea Landscape - Detailed Sketch

This sketch was produced at a particular state of the tide to show the placement of the larger rocks dotted around among the wet seaweed and smaller rocks. Although it features The Church In The Sea as a background interest, the finished drawing will focus on the forground rocks and pools.
drawing measures approx 10" by 3" and the mount/mat size is just over 16" by 10".

Price: £124.90 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

White Cottage By The Shore - Detailed Sketch

A more detailed sketch of a little white cottage on the coast near Cable Bay, Anglesey.
It measures just over 8" by 3" and the mount/mat size is 15" by 10.5".

Price: £149.18 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Roadside Vista Original - Finished Detailed Drawing

A finished detailed drawing of two monoliths which appeared in the distance as we drove in New Mexico, and slowly grew in size as we neared. The rock patterns were crying out to be drawn.
The drawing measures 8.5" x 15" and mounted size is 18" x 25" approx.

Price: £464.89 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Monument Valley Original - Finished Detailed Drawing

Probably the most famous area in the USA, renowned for it's setting for many movies including those by John Ford starring John Wayne.
This drawing shows the two monoliths known as the Mittens (left & right) and the drawing measures 15" by 9" with a mount size of 17" by 21".

Price: £607.93 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Delicate Arch Original - Finished Detailed Drawing

The most photographed arch in the USA situated in Arches National Park in Utah. It's around a 2 hour hike to the arch which is best viewed at sunset when the rock is bathed in sunlight, turning it a brilliant orange.
The drawing measures 10.5" with a mount size of 18" by 14.5".

Price: £444.46 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

No Scum allowed Saloon, White Oaks, USA. - Finished Detailed Drawing

The No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, New Mexico, USA. This old mining area abounds in old buildings and if it could talk, it's stories would be amazing.
The overall mount size is approx 20" by 14".

Price: £445.01 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

View Through North Window Original. - Finished Detailed Drawing

This is a much photographed view through Monument Valley showing some of its vast expanse.
The drawing measures 16" by 7" with a mount size of just under 25" by 17".

Price: £495.54 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

White Oaks Mail Boxes Original. Finished Detailed Drawing

This smaller drawing is also in White Oaks and features some of its Mail Boxes.
it measures 7" by 5" with a mount size of 13.5" by 11".

Price: £224.78 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Shipropck Original. - Finished Detailed Drawing

Shiprock is fabled among Navajo beliefs and legends, and the monlith is visible from a great distance.
This drawing measures 11" by 10" with a mount/mat size of 18.5" by 22".

Price: £439.34 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Old Town Albuquerque Original. - Finished Detailed Drawing

Anybody who has visited Old Town in Albuqurque cannot help but be captivated by it atmosphere, and anybody who has'nt visited it should include it on their list. it's magical.
This drawing shows some of the Old Town shops and measures 13" by 8" with a mount/mat size of 16" by 20".

Price: £521.09 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Artist Point Original. - Finished Detailed Drawing

Another much photographed Monument Valley scene is Artists Point. It's inspiring patterns and ruggedness demanded to be drawn.
The drawing measures 8" by 12" with an overall mount/mat size of 18" by 22".

Price: £439.34 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Shiprock (Landscape) - Finished Detailed Drawing

A different view of Shiprock showing more of the volcanic rock formation running toward it.
The overall mount size is approx 16" by 12".

Price: £225.00 (Including VAT at 17.5%)