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AN EXCEPTIONAL CHALLENGE FOR ARTIST JAMIE – AND THE RESPONSE HE NEVER EXPECTED!   

  

Nope, not a photo – this is an oil PAINTING by Jamie Medlin

 

Jamie Medlin, acclaimed Falmouth marine artist, is staging the biggest-ever exhibition of his stunning photo-realistic works from today (Saturday, April 20) to June 29, and it’s on his home territory, at Falmouth Art Gallery, 

 

“Nuances Of Light” features 34 of the best-ever paintings from his entire career in maritime art, with works from his own collection and borrowed back from clients all over the country.

 

A Medlin painting will typically take a few months to complete – sometimes a lot longer - such is his dedication to the finest detail in producing works that are indistinguishable from photographs.

 

The tiniest detail out of place can be seized upon by a discerning client, so he takes no chances.

 

Mind you, there was one opportunity when he needn’t have been quite so accurate, had he been so inclined.

 

He took on a commission for a gentleman who wanted a picture of his dad’s boat, as a memento of happy times.

 

The light and tonal elements – getting the colours just right - were exceptionally challenging because of the poor reference supplied and Jamie mentioned to the client how he had needed to work extra-hard on these to match the colours perfectly.

 

Came the reply: “Oh, you didn’t have to worry about that. I’m colour-blind!”