John Higgins (b.1934) Watercolour of Boats at Hayle, Cornwall

This is a fine watercolour by contemprary artist, John Higgins, which reflects his interest in Cornwall's industrial and fishing history. Not the pretty, pretty coastal view, but a down to earth vision of a working vessel with industrial buildings behind. Very interesting and different. The painting is full of atmosphere and movement. Born in 1934, Higgins is a member of the St Ives Society of Artists, and apparently has no formal training. He started painting full time in 1988, when he moved to Cornwall. For some time he had his own gallery selling his and his wife's watercolours, although his latest work seems to be in acrylic. He says his inspiration is Cornwall's industrial, fishing and architectural heritage.