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From an interview with Frank Rhurmund.

GLYN Macey, one of the UK's foremost young artists, recently embarked on a yearlong project to paint some of the most beautiful and spectacular National Trust landscapes.

The resulting paintings are available as signed, numbered, limited editions in aid of the National Trust to help conserve Britain's landscapes.

Glyn's project covers 10 regions throughout the British Isles, including his native Cornwall. "I couldn't wait to get to grips with my home county. The light is extraordinary, and together with the ever-changing colours in the moors and sea, It makes the whole area completely compelling for an artist".

Glyn Macey is no stranger to putting his artistic talents to good use, having completed a major project for the RNLI last year. Painting 180 locations around the English coast, he raised more than £22,000 for them.

Gill Raikes, the National Trust's director of fund-raising, said: "Glyn is a wonderful supporter of the National Trust and he obviously loves the landscapes in our care. His paintings capture the light and perspectives of the rolling moorlands and shimmering waters so well, and I have really enjoyed hearing about how he uses so many different techniques and methods of paint."

Accompanying the paintings is the second DVD produced by Cornwall's Three S Films, from a series of DVDs following the project. It features the artist painting on location at Boscastle, St Anthony Head, Rinsey, Logan Rock, Cape Cornwall, Crowns Mine at Botallack, Godrevy, Kynance, Bedruthan Steps and St Michael's Mount, as well as in the artist's studio.

In the films Glyn explains his techniques and gives tips and advice. This film includes music especially written by Adam Reece, and features the original piano composition First Light, which was recorded at the Parr Street Studios in Liverpool – the studio formerly owned by Genesis.

To acquire one of the limited edition prints or the DVD and support the National Trust at the same time, see www.glynmacey.com where each month 10 new paintings will be posted.

Glyn will also be exhibiting his work at National Trust properties around the UK in 2010.

A preview screening of the film takes place tonight at Penzance Arts Club.

Today I'm writing the first of a series of articles for The Artist magazine.
It is all about working 'plein air' which is the French term for 'outdoors' particularly in reference for painting.
Of course my home town of Newlyn is well known for the celebrated Newlyn School who were masters of the plein air technique, so it's not too difficult for me to find inspiration.
The image shown is one of my own plein air attempts, made at Dungenes.


I love the writing process, always have done, but does anyone know the plural for 'plein air'?

Cornish beach paintings

When its a gorgeous bright, freezing day in Cornwall, there is only one thing to do... get down to the beach with your paints!
I painted this in the morning with all that crisp light bouncing around.
I'd love to know your thoughts!

Jeanneau 44

Yay, the sun is shining down here on the shores of Mounts Bay and I have just finished a little study of a gorgeous Jeanneau 44, in preparation for a large canvas version. I have listed this study on good old eBay for the RNLI so if you are in the mood for a bargain, take a look by typing my name into the search box on eBay.
On the subject of RNLI, tomorrow is the RNLI's SOS day at Newlyn, so get along to the lifeboat station and have a great time.
Enjoy the sun!

I'm busy doing the wrong sort of painting, the decorating kind.
Up to my neck in white emulsion, gloss, and brushes getting our new gallery ready for its opening on 1st Feb.
Oh, sorry, didn't I tell you? well, Kerry has taken the helm at Out of the Blue Gallery in Marazion, Cornwall, it's a beautiful old building on the shores of Mounts Bay overlooking St. Michaels Mount. Here, take a look!we have a great offer for you until the end of January, you won't want to miss it!

Happy New Year!

OK, OK, I know I haven't been around as much lately as I should have been, but, hey, I've been doing some great stuff for you guys, such as DVD's, soundtracks, new limited editions, demonstrations and of course good old paintings!
So anyway, turning over a new leaf, albeit a cyber leaf, raise a glass to Day one of the artist blog that everyone is talking about......cheers!

I'm busy painting in the lake district, I'm told it's spectacular, but I can't see my hand in front of my face due to the rain!


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