Ian started painting in watercolour about ten years ago after a long career in aviation.

Low Tide by Ian Cruickshank

Though entirely self-taught, his style has been greatly influenced by the works of Seago, Wesson, Fletcher-Watson and Yardley.

Ian is inspired by the wonderful landscapes and seascapes of the British Isles, where he strives to capture on paper the ever-changing moods and sense of space. He specialises in trees, historic buildings and boats.

Cotswold Hamlet by Ian Cruickshank

Ian regularly exhibits at Bevere Vivis gallery in Worcester - where he will be the featured artist in November with his ‘cotswolds, castles and coastal scenes’ exhibition - and the Shell House gallery in Ledbury, and has had work accepted by the R.I. for their exhibition in London.