John Watson
@camberwellcollect.bsky.social
Collector of Camberwell painters, artists from St Ives & members of the New English Art Club. Toon fan. Proud Teacher.
Barbara Hepworth(1903-75) ‘Genesis’ lithograph 1969. Dame Barbara Hepworth was born on this day.
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Barbara Hepworth(1903-75) ‘Genesis’ lithograph 1969. Dame Barbara Hepworth was born on this day.
A great view of our gallery after storm Goretti.
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A great view of our gallery after storm Goretti.
Robert Leach ‘Supermac’s Debut’ oil on canvas. Toon legend Malcolm Macdonald was born on this day in 1950.
January 7, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Robert Leach ‘Supermac’s Debut’ oil on canvas. Toon legend Malcolm Macdonald was born on this day in 1950.
Kurt Jackson ‘Flushing Morning, Jostling Boats’ oil on board 2024.
January 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Kurt Jackson ‘Flushing Morning, Jostling Boats’ oil on board 2024.
Gustave Doré ‘The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones’ 1866. Gustave Doré was born in Strasbourg on this day.
January 6, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Gustave Doré ‘The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones’ 1866. Gustave Doré was born in Strasbourg on this day.
Gerhard Richter ‘Gilbert & George’ oil on two canvases 1975. Seen at the Holburne in Bath.
January 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Gerhard Richter ‘Gilbert & George’ oil on two canvases 1975. Seen at the Holburne in Bath.
Eric Ward ‘Homage to Whistler, Fireworks at St Ives’ oil on canvas 2017. Happy New Year. . . .
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Eric Ward ‘Homage to Whistler, Fireworks at St Ives’ oil on canvas 2017. Happy New Year. . . .
Samuel John Lamorna Birch(1869-1955’ ‘Lamorna Stream’ oil on canvas. Seen on a recent visit to Penlee House Gallery.
January 1, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Samuel John Lamorna Birch(1869-1955’ ‘Lamorna Stream’ oil on canvas. Seen on a recent visit to Penlee House Gallery.
Marie Claire Hamon ‘The Well Wisher’ oil on canvas. Seen on a recent visit to the Newlyn Art Gallery. I used my £5 Penwith pass that gets me unlimited annual access.
December 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Marie Claire Hamon ‘The Well Wisher’ oil on canvas. Seen on a recent visit to the Newlyn Art Gallery. I used my £5 Penwith pass that gets me unlimited annual access.
Maxine Hart ‘Evening Drive’ oil on board. Seen at Cornwall Contemporary.
December 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Maxine Hart ‘Evening Drive’ oil on board. Seen at Cornwall Contemporary.
Suzanne Valadon ‘Maurice Utrillo.’
Maurice Utrillo(1883-1955) was born on this day.
Maurice Utrillo(1883-1955) was born on this day.
December 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Suzanne Valadon ‘Maurice Utrillo.’
Maurice Utrillo(1883-1955) was born on this day.
Maurice Utrillo(1883-1955) was born on this day.
Ed Gray ‘Morning City Train’ acrylic on canvas c1996. Formed part of Ed Gray’s exhibition at Putney library.
Inspired by his commute to the Natural History Museum, this picture is now in my collection.
Inspired by his commute to the Natural History Museum, this picture is now in my collection.
December 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Ed Gray ‘Morning City Train’ acrylic on canvas c1996. Formed part of Ed Gray’s exhibition at Putney library.
Inspired by his commute to the Natural History Museum, this picture is now in my collection.
Inspired by his commute to the Natural History Museum, this picture is now in my collection.
Met the artist Ed Gray yesterday at bar Italia. Underneath his iconic image of the Frith Street premises.
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Met the artist Ed Gray yesterday at bar Italia. Underneath his iconic image of the Frith Street premises.
Philip Matthews ‘Still Life, Flowers, Cup’ oil on board.
A masterful picture from the Euston Road student who worked at Camberwell for several decades after WWII. Currently available at Belgrave, St Ives.
A masterful picture from the Euston Road student who worked at Camberwell for several decades after WWII. Currently available at Belgrave, St Ives.
December 23, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Philip Matthews ‘Still Life, Flowers, Cup’ oil on board.
A masterful picture from the Euston Road student who worked at Camberwell for several decades after WWII. Currently available at Belgrave, St Ives.
A masterful picture from the Euston Road student who worked at Camberwell for several decades after WWII. Currently available at Belgrave, St Ives.
Dick Lee(1923-2001) ‘Catch 22’ oil on canvas. Seen today.
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Dick Lee(1923-2001) ‘Catch 22’ oil on canvas. Seen today.
Gordon Scott(1914-2016) ‘Tower Houses, Mani’ oil on canvas. From my Camberwell collection. Expertly framed by Katie Brisley in Cornwall.
December 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Gordon Scott(1914-2016) ‘Tower Houses, Mani’ oil on canvas. From my Camberwell collection. Expertly framed by Katie Brisley in Cornwall.
Mary Jackson NEAC ‘Ilfracombe’ oil on board. From my personal collection.
December 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Mary Jackson NEAC ‘Ilfracombe’ oil on board. From my personal collection.
Eric Ward ‘Portscatho Harbour’ oil on canvas 2025. This lovely picture is the image that adorns Eric’s 2025 Christmas card.
December 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Eric Ward ‘Portscatho Harbour’ oil on canvas 2025. This lovely picture is the image that adorns Eric’s 2025 Christmas card.
Jason Lilley ‘Knill View, Rosewall’ oil on board. Forms part of the Belgrave Gallery, Christmas exhibition 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Jason Lilley ‘Knill View, Rosewall’ oil on board. Forms part of the Belgrave Gallery, Christmas exhibition 2025.
Michael J Strang(1942-2021) ‘The Milton Park Oak’ oil on board 2010 & 2018.
December 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Michael J Strang(1942-2021) ‘The Milton Park Oak’ oil on board 2010 & 2018.
Walter Sickert(1860-1942) ‘Harold Gilman’ oil on canvas c1912. Seen at Tate Britain in 2022.
December 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Walter Sickert(1860-1942) ‘Harold Gilman’ oil on canvas c1912. Seen at Tate Britain in 2022.
This week’s Antiques Trade Gazette features an article on everyone’s favourite art dealer, Camberwell trained Michael Gaca of Belgrave St Ives.
December 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This week’s Antiques Trade Gazette features an article on everyone’s favourite art dealer, Camberwell trained Michael Gaca of Belgrave St Ives.
Mackeeel Sky seafood bar, Newlyn.
December 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Mackeeel Sky seafood bar, Newlyn.
A quiet corner of the St Ives Society of Artists today. I am failing in for Gallery staff and will be open until 4pm. . . .
December 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A quiet corner of the St Ives Society of Artists today. I am failing in for Gallery staff and will be open until 4pm. . . .
William Mouat Loudan(1868-1925) ‘A Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall’ oil on canvas 1888.
December 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
William Mouat Loudan(1868-1925) ‘A Fish Sale at Polperro, Cornwall’ oil on canvas 1888.