DREAMS IN STONE
Like moles, artists are solitary creatures, spending hours in their burrows (or “studios” as they call them) surviving on a diet of Radio 4, biscuits and herbal tea. Anna Matyus and Ian Scott Massie might have continued for ever like this had not Jennifer Smith, curator of the Ryedale Folk Museum, suggested that their work might sit well together for an exhibition. So a couple of years ago Scott called on Anna (with biscuits) and they hit it off.
Collaborative pieces
Each picture incorporates an image of the monastic building and also includes a reference to a feature of detail from each place, often based on the ceramic tiles created for each site.
These are unique pieces. Hand coloured etchings have a long and noble history. William Blake’s visionary works are some of the best know images to feature this approach. It is very rare for two artists to combine their techniques in this way and the process has been one of gradual evolution - getting the right balance of etching to watercolour, the right combination of colour, tone and line.
The results are a series of small, intense pieces, reminiscent of the jewel-like illustrations in medieval prayer books and psalters. There are a very few - each one different - don't miss these amazing pieces...
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Lincoln Cathedral Ian Scott Massie
Original framed watercolour by Ian Scott Massie.
Framed size 12" x 10" / 30cm x 25cm
Please contact the gallery about unframed work.
The Dreaming Spires, Oxford by Ian Scott Massie
Original Watercolour painting by Ian Scott Massie.
Framed size 20" x 16" / 51cm x 40cm.
Please contact the Gallery about unframed work.
Worcester Cathedral by Ian Scott Massie
Original watercolour painting by Ian Scott Massie.
Framed size 20" x 16" / 50cm x 40cm.
Please contact the Gallery about unframed work.
Anna matyus
Byland Abbey I - Anna Matyus
Byland Abbey I by Anna Matyus. Image Dimensions 420 x 420mm
Etching Sold unframed backed and cello wrapped.
Also sold framed at £295 (Frame size 635 x 650mm)
Fountains Abbey I - Anna Matyus
Fountains Abbey I - Anna Matyus Etching. Image size 42 x 42cm
Sold unframed backed and cello wrapped.
Sold framed for £295. Frame size 635 x 650mm
Kirkham Priory I - Anna Matyus
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Kirkham Priory I - Anna Matyus Etching
Sold unframed backed and cello wrapped. Image size 30 x 40cm
Sold framed for £275. Frame size 535 x 615mm
Mount Grace Priory I - Anna Matyus
Mount Grace Priory I - Anna Matyus Etching
Sold unframed backed and cello wrapped. Image size 30 x 40cm
Sold framed for £275. Frame size 535 x 615mm
Rievaulx Abbey I - Anna Matyus
Rievaulx Abbey I - Anna Matyus Etching
Sold un framed backed and cello wrapped
Image size 42 x 42cm
Also available framed (635mmx650mm) at £295
Rievaulx Abbey II - Anna Matyus
Rievaulx Abbey II - Anna Matyus Etching
Sold un framed backed and cello wrapped
Image size 42 x 42cm
Available framed (635mmx650mm) £295
Whitby Abbey I - Anna Matyus
Whitby Abbey I - Anna Matyus Etching
Sold un framed backed and cello wrapped
Image size 42 x 42cm
Available framed (635x650mm) £295
All Saints Church, Old Byland
Anna Matyus Etching, Image size 42 x 42cm
Sold unframed, backed and cello wrapped £175
Sold framed £275 (framed size 63.5cm x 65.0cm). Pick up only for framed pieces.