Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2009/January 2010 | Page 8
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FOREWORD
John
Watson
- Realist
Painter
in Oils
Educated at Oundle School.
This changed John's approach
Approval "The Princes's Vigil"
John Watson commenced
to painting and indeed he
which is now hanging in Black
his distinguished career as
has never looked back. His
Rods Office at the Palace
a young officer during the
work has gone from strenth
of Westminster. Another of
Italian Campaign in 1944
to strength. Lenkiewicz always
the late Queen Elizabeth the
where during the periods
commenced his paintings with
Queen Mother is in Prince
between combat he would
a black background something
Charles's collection and hangs
relax by sketching his
unique to him. John adapted
in Highgrove.
comrades. After the war John
this technique and found
became a Chartered Surveyor
to his delight that it works
exhibiting a selection of his
in Hull, Yorkshire. His love of
perfectly for him too. John has
paintings at Ryde Library from
drawing never diminished.
for many years lived in Ryde.
Tuesday 1st December to
He was blessed to have been
He says that the Island has
Saturday 2nd January 2010.
given insight and guidance in
been the greatest inspiration
For all those lovers of painting
the use of oil paints by Robert
in his long life.
viewing this exhibition is a
Lenkiewicz, the eminent highly
One of John's paintings
regarded West Country Artist.
now has the Royal Seal of
Hunt Ball
This year’s Isle of Wight Hunt
Ball will be held at Kings
Manor, Freshwater on the 17
April 2010. The Hunt Ball is
a very popular event that is
always well supported. If you
would like an evening of good
food and wine then please call
Mrs J Willett on 07929 491192
for more information and
tickets.
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John Watson will be
must.