Malcolm Chate

John moved to Wales about 25 years ago.

Since then, the wild and rugged landscape with its changing moods has never ceased to inspire him.

He usually starts his work with sketches in watercolour and pencils, drawing on location during the summer period.  During the winter months he spends time working on large canvases in oil back in the studio.

He likes to develop his subjects towards abstraction and sometimes incorporates mixed media.

John has grown up surrounded by art and music.  He has trained as a sculptor at Coleg Sir Gar, but at present is more inclined towards painting and drawing.

Exhibitions and Galleries:
1993 Cardigan Art Society
                1996 Celf a Crefft, Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
                1997 Coleg Sir Gar Art Show, Carmarthen
                1997 The Maker’s Gallery, Cardiff
                2000 Dodley House, Dorset
                2003-2005 King Street Gallery, Carmarthen
                2004-2005 The Loft Gallery, Carmarthen
                2004-2005 Fountain Fine Art Gallery, Llandeilo
                2004-2005 The Old School, Defynnog