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Johne Makin a local Plymouth artist was born November 1947 in Devonport, Plymouth, and with the exception of a brief spell as an officer in the Merchant Navy, has lived and worked in Plymouth all his life.
After leaving school Johne began work in Devonport Dockyard, and it was here he became a fully Indentured Coppersmith, moving on to become a Draughtsman in the Dockyard, then becoming a member of the Nuclear Refuelling Team, later moving on to work for many years at HMS Raleigh.
Johne began painting at a very early age and was never happier or more content than when he had paint brush and pallet to hand.
His artistic career began with his first private commission at the age of fifteen or so, and many other private commissions followed as his attention to fine detail and accuracy in his portrayal of Naval Vessels, Aircraft, and Landscapes became known.
Johne was always inspired by his home town, Plymouth, with its rich Naval and historical background, but it was when he began painting scenes of Plymouth past and present that his works proved popular with local Plymouth people and visiting tourists.
The first art print release in 1990 of Johne's work was of the Plymouth Pier shown in all its former glory and this print still sell well today, along with many of his other well known works to-date of Plymouth past and present.
Johne spends many hours, some-times weeks researching before starting work on a new picture so that his works portray accurately, not only 'what' was there, but 'who' was there.... portraying the people and fashions of the day.
Johne's works have been exhibited in many galleries and sites in and around Plymouth, including the Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery where he received commendations for two of his exhibited works, Plymouth Pier, and In My Bedroom.
Johne continues to paint at every opportunity at his home in Plymouth and is currently working on a picture which he intends to publish as his first Limited Edition Print.
If you have any questions or queries concerning his art-work you are welcome to contact Johne via his e-mail address at: info@makingalleryplymouth.co.uk |
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