A new exhibition by a renowned Scottish artist will open in the north-east later this month.
Former art teacher John Lowrie Morrison, better known as Jolomo, yesterday announced he is putting on a show at Duff House in Banff.
The display, called Westlight – Northeastlight, will showcase his work inspired by Scotland’s east and west coastlines.
More than 60 paintings will go on show, including iconic depictions of north-east villages Pennan and Crovie, as well as lighthouses at Rattray Head and Buchan Ness.
Jolomo, who is a Glasgow School of Art graduate, is well known all over the world and his paintings have been bought by some of the world’s most famous faces including Sting and Madonna.
He said: “This exhibition brings together for the first time my interpretation of the distinctive landscapes of the east and west coasts of Scotland, which offer a spectacular natural canvas.
“I might be painting crofts and hills and lighthouses, but really I’m painting light,” he said. “The light on the east coast is quite different to the west coast.
“In the east, the morning is very special because that’s where the sun rises. On the west coast, even if the weather is dull, the light is fantastic.”
Mr Morrison, who has exhibited his work at Duff House several times over the last decade, added: “The exhibition is designed to highlight and celebrate the differences between the two and I hope it will be enjoyed by visitors to Duff House.”
The exhibition opens on August 31 and will run to October 26. It is part of a wider programme of events to tie in with the 2014 year of homecoming.
Lorna Ewan, head of visitor experience at Duff House owners Historic Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be exhibiting John’s work at Duff House. The exhibition will provide visitors with the opportunity to view work by one of Scotland’s most prolific artists.”