Artist’s Statement
My work explores ever-changing weather fronts and the moods they create. I’m captivated by Scotland’s atmospheric sky tones, dramatic light and cloud formations throughout the year; in particular, first sunlight pushing through the dreich and early stages of a sunset. My process involves observing a scene and the emotion it evokes. I take recce photographs on location that I use as prompts to recall information, then take time to filter the strongest, most impactful images and feelings that I paint straight onto canvas or linen in the studio. I don’t sketch, my first marks in acrylic remain as part of the finished painting.
Bio
Rebecca Dover is a Scottish artist who paints landscapes and coastlines of East Lothian and the Highlands. Rebecca studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Edinburgh College before embarking on a career painting commissions and selling her work in 2004. She currently exhibits in galleries around East Lothian and at pop up markets and exhibitions. Rebecca’s painting ‘Coigach & Assynt’ was recently commended by artist Owen Normand, judge of East Linton Annual Art Exhibition, who commented, “...I like the light, ethereal feel of the painting and that it’s not overworked, which shows confidence…”
Rebecca regularly paints commissions for clients in the style of her body of work. If you are interested in discussing an idea for a commission, please get in touch by email info@rebeccadover.com
Rebecca has judged local exhibitions, taken interviews in publications and radio, and has tutored art workshops for community groups and as part of the STEAM programme for secondary schools. Her involvement in 3 Harbours Arts Festival and as founder of Haddstock Music and Arts Festival since 2015 has helped her to establish and maintain a connection with community arts and fellow artists in East Lothian.
Art Markets
Sun 3rd Nov - Haddington Golf Club
Sun 17th Nov - Comrie Croft Marketta
Thurs 28th Nov - North Berwick High School
Sat 7th Dec - Ogilvies of Haddington
Sat 7th Dec - Drill Hall Art Market, Leith
Exhibitions
2024 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2024 - East Linton Annual Art Exhibition
2024 - Humbie Hub - Summer group exhibition
2024 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring group exhibition
2023 - Ogilvies Gallery, Haddington - Winter solo exhibition
2023 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring and Winter group exhibition
2023 - Humbie Hub - Summer exhibition shared with Helen Wyllie
2023 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2022 - Ogilvies Gallery, Haddington - Winter group exhibition
2022 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring and Winter group exhibition
2022 - East Linton Annual Art Exhibition
2022 - Hangar Gallery, Fenton Barns - Summer group exhibition
2022 - Roo Art Gallery, Haddington - Summer group exhibition
2022 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2021 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring and Winter group exhibition
2021 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2019 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring and Winter group exhibition
2019 - 3 Harbours Arts Festival - group Spring and Summer exhibitions
2019 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2018 - Found Gallery, Dunbar - Spring and Winter group exhibition
2018 - East Linton Annual Art Exhibition
2018 - Hangar Gallery, Fenton Barns - Solo exhibition
2018 - Haddstock Arts Festival - group exhibition
2018 - 3 Harbours Arts Festival - group Spring and Summer exhibitions
2018 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
2017 - Haddstock Arts Festival - group exhibition
2017 - 3 Harbours Arts Festival - group Summer and Winter exhibitions
2017 - The Loft, Haddington - group exhibition Spring to Winter
Quotes and publications
Quote from the client who commissioned a painting of East Lothian:
“…It is simply perfect. Somehow you managed to put everything I love onto one canvas and the more I look at it the more I see. The colours, composition, the light - stunning!”
Quote from a client who commissioned a scene of Loch Ryan:
“... the thing I love is it looks different from every angle you look at it, you pick up different tones ... It's just like having another window, I feel like I could walk in to it. We absolutely love it thank you so much.”
