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* JOHN MACKIE (SCOTTISH b 1953 - ), TUSCANY ORCHARD pastel on paper, signed 52cm x 65cm Framed and under glass. Note: John Mackie was born in Glasgow in 1953. John studied drawing and painting at the Glasgow School of Art (1973-76) where he was introduced to the works of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro. In particular the influence of Monet can be seen in his own painting style. Mackie won the W H Shanks Award for drawing in 1976 and was later awarded a major Travelling Scholarship from The Scottish Arts Council (1976/77) which he used to work and live for a period in America and Canada. On his return he lived and painted in Italy and France where he was inspired by the landscape and cities around Tuscany, Umbria and Chianti. In France, he spent time in Paris where he discovered the wealth of material in the everyday scenes around cafés and bistros, especially around the districts beside Place du Tetre and The Champs Elysees. Mackie has exhibited widely in various galleries across the UK and in over 30 years has built a considerable body of collectors. He has exhibited successfully at the Royal Scottish Academy and also internationally in the USA, Germany, London, Ireland and elsewhere. Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate and honest condition reports, none of our staff is a professional conservator, restorer or engineer. Any condition report offered should be accepted as an indication of any obvious issues or problems or the lack of them. Buyers are urged to satisfy themselves in respect of the condition of any lot and McTear’s can provide contact details of local professional restorers who will provide fully comprehensive expert reports – usually for a modest charge. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business in the printed catalogue and available on our website.