Gavin Weir

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Gavin Weir is an up and coming landscape painter.
Gavin is inspired by the likes of Giovanni Canaletto, Vilhelm Hammershoi and Clive Head.
Gavin is regularly commissioned for his complex and imaginative paintings.

Gavin Weir is a realistic painter who investigates light, space and experience. Often moving between subject matter and creative media, Gavin's sensitive yet detailed works stand out for their minimalist elegance.

Gavin Weir’s Training and Influences

Gavin studied General Art & Design at Bournemouth & Poole Polytechnic (1992-1994) and obtained a BA Honours in Fine Art (Drawing & Painting) from Brighton University (1994-1997). The artist also has a P.G.C.E (Teacher Training) qualification at Strathclyde University (2002-2003). He takes inspiration from diverse artists such as Giovanni Canaletto, Vilhelm Hammershoi and Clive Head.

Signature Style

Working from observation, Gavin seeks to find a present truth through realism. Whether capturing landscapes, portraits, Still Life, urban scenes or trees, Gavin hones his signature painterly technique - one that approaches abstraction through experimenting with depth of field and challenging viewpoints. A key focus in Gavin's work is Scottish topography, where the artist is based. His panoramic vistas offer dynamic and dramatic sweeping landscapes, often presented from multiple perspectives.

Collectable Art

Gavin's imaginative paintings are sought after by collectors looking for compelling contemporary art. He has produced several artworks for multiple private commissions, including top tier businesses and private collections worldwide, from Europe and Australia to Canada and the USA.

Selected Works

Autumnal Maple, Golden Ratio by Gavin Weir

Autumnal Maple, Golden Ratio

Paintings - 60x80 cm
Summer Breeze  by Gavin Weir

Summer Breeze

Paintings - 61x122 cm
Seville Oranges on Blue by Gavin Weir

Seville Oranges on Blue

Paintings - 40x31 cm
Trossachs, Snow and Ice by Gavin Weir

Trossachs, Snow and Ice

Paintings - 28x75 cm
Ben Ledi View by Gavin Weir

Ben Ledi View

Paintings - 16x75 cm
Loch Katrine by Gavin Weir

Loch Katrine

Paintings - 70x120 cm
Citrus II by Gavin Weir

Citrus II

Paintings - 37x61 cm
Squash I by Gavin Weir

Squash I

Paintings - 37x61 cm
Pair of Pears by Gavin Weir

Pair of Pears

Paintings - 40x31 cm
Green Bananas I by Gavin Weir

Green Bananas I

Paintings - 40x31 cm

Seville Oranges on Green

Paintings - 31x40 cm

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