About The Artist - John Gibb
John was born at Hobart in 1953, but spent the first years of his life in the small mining town of Rossarden on the slopes of Ben Lomond. He attended Deloraine Primary and High Schools and from an early age his interest in art, particularly painting, was greatly encouraged by his parents and teachers.
Following his graduation from the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education and the Tasmanian School of Art in Hobart in 1975 with a degree in Visual Arts, majoring in ceramics and painting, he taught Art at secondary schools in Launceston and Scottsdale for 20 years before retiring from classroom teaching at the end of 1995, due to profound deafness.
It was during his time teaching at Scottsdale High School that John rekindled his love for watercolour painting and since then, he has developed his own unique and detailed style which reflects his deep love for the natural beauty of Tasmania.
He believes that the clear, fresh, ‘rain-washed and wind-swept’ Tasmanian landscape lends itself to the subtle variations of colour, light and clarity that only watercolours can offer. With an eye for detail and through the use of both ‘dry’ brush and ‘wet’ brush techniques to produce several overlapping layers of translucent watercolours, he is able to recreate the delicate textures and bold light plays of his selected subjects. It is this individual approach to realism that gives his work its captivating depth and vitality.
His Limited Edition Prints, a venture he has only recently embarked upon, are produced on high quality, acid-free watercolour paper using precision technology and fade-resistant pigments. Each print is individually numbered and signed by the Artist to appeal to the discerning collector of fine Tasmanian Art works.
John conducts art classes, has the occassional solo exhibition, and regularly exhibits with other well-known Tasmanian artists. His works can be seen in various galleries around the State including the local and popular "Flying Teapot" Garden Café and Gallery near Bridport.
Qualifications:
Diploma of Art Education - Tasmanian College of Advanced Education 1974
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) majored in painting and ceramics - Tasmanian College of Advanced Education 1975
Tasmanian Teachers Certificate 1976
Teaching Experience:
20 years teaching Visual Art in Secondary High Schools
Kings Meadows High School (1976 – 78)
Scottsdale High School (1978 – 95)
Retired in 1995 due to profound deafness
Adult Education; Drawing, Painting (watercolour & oils/acrylic), Calligraphy, Printmaking (screen printing), Pottery, kite making.
Art in Education for Primary School Teachers 1984
University of Tasmania Initiative for Rural Teachers in NE Tasmania
Arts Council Workshops, Scottsdale - Hand-built Pottery workshops and Raku Firing
Lessons in Australian (Tasmanian) Indigenous Art Principles - Classes with children of Indigenous Tasmanian descent in NE Tasmania
Private tuition Classes; Watercolour Painting for Beginners, Advanced Watercolour Painting, Drawing for Fun, Drawing in Perspective.
Exhibitions:
Successfully exhibited in the following exhibitions in Tasmania and on the
Mainland.
Narrabri Art Exhibition, NSW - 1st Prize for
Watercolour Painting 1980
Currabubulla Art & Craft Exhibition, NSW - Highly Commended
National Art Awards, VIC 1982 - Shortlisted for Awards
North East Art & Craft Association, Scottsdale, TAS.
- Exhibiting continuously since 1980
- Feature Artist in !996
“Contemplations” (1981 – 86)
- Founding artist
North Launceston Rotary Art Exhibition Max Fry Hall, Launceston, TAS
Country Club Resort Summer Exhibition, Launceston TAS 2003
“Love This Place” Exhibition – Strickland Gallery, Hobart TAS 2005
John Gibb Studio
Watercolour Painting
Commissions – By
negotiation
Tuition Classes: – By negotiation
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints:
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints of Tasmanian Landscapes in Watercolour, a recent venture, are produced on archival quality, acid-free watercolour paper using precision technology and fade-resistant pigments. Each print is individually numbered and signed by the Artist to appeal to the discerning collector of fine Tasmanian Art works.
Open Edition Prints:
Open Edition print replicas of Tasmanian Landscapes in Watercolour, also reproduced on watercolour paper and individually signed by the Artist. These prints are designed to appeal to tourists seeking mementos of well-known Tasmanian views that can be framed ’back home’.Representation:
Visitor Centres at Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair
Strickland Gallery, Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart.
Flying Teapot, Bridport - Resident Artist
Eco Centre, Scottsdale.
Design Centre, Launceston