Name/Title
ArtworkEntry/Object ID
2020.600.007Description
A watercolor of the Stonington Lighthouse by local artist Ian Newbury. Framed measurements are approximately 23.5 x 28". This painting depicts a close up of the lighthouse tower in snow, with a red ribbon on the front door. This item was not purchased at auction. On the bottom left corner, it reads "Ian Newbury 8/450".
Ian Newbury - Ian Newbury first tried his hand at watercolor 30 years ago in the Spring of 1989, inspired by impressions of Europe speeding past the windows of fast-moving trains. After stopping in Florence the desire to make some sketches led him into a supply store. He picked out the most basic of materials, shelling out a few days worth of his strict $30/day budget. His style has evolved more so by trial-and-error than guided instruction, learning primarily by observing the work of painters he admires. He held his first show at Noah's in Stonington, since then he has exhibited regularly in local and regional galleries, outdoor art shows and in solo exhibitions. For many years he maintained a studio in downtown Westerly, he now works from a studio in his home. He has built a strong local following, and a number of his paintings have found their way into collections well outside the local area, something he never imagined that first day sketching in a garden in Italy.Collection
SHS Art Collection