John Brenton original art
Biography
Born to Cornish parents in 1964, John Brenton grew up near St. Austell. Ever since his first day at school, when his teacher congratulated him on a drawing he had made, he has worked to develop his creative talents. From St. Austell Sixth Form College, John progressed to an honours degree in creative arts from Alsager College - now part of Manchester University.
John returned to his artistic roots in 1999 with a significant exhibition of work at the then Bakehouse Gallery in Penzance. Within a short time he became a full time artist exhibiting at a growing number of Galleries.
Of his work, especially that which features the Cornish coastline, John says: “Sea, sky, seashore and the magic play of light are, of course, the inspirational symbols of many painters, but I try for that extra dimension - the given moment. I begin my work at the spot that fires my interest and I work quickly to capture as much as is fleetingly possible”. After more work in his studio he will return to that particular place to make the important final touches.
Of his work, especially that which features the Cornish coastline, John says: “Sea, sky, seashore and the magic play of light are, of course, the inspirational symbols of many painters, but I try for that extra dimension - the given moment. I begin my work at the spot that fires my interest and I work quickly to capture as much as is fleetingly possible”. After more work in his studio he will return to that particular place to make the important final touches.
Popular works
North Coast Bathers (detail)
Dog Walker (detail)
Stream To Ocean (detail)
High Tide (detail)
Rock Pools (detail)
The Brisons (detail)
Waters Edge (detail)
Atlantic Surfer (detail)
Walker In The Cove (detail)
Sunset New Train Bay 1 (detail)