Artist's Work
Jamie Primrose is a professional contemporary Scottish landscape, seascape and cityscape artist working in the colourist tradition with a unique fresh and contemporary style.
Jamie Primrose works in a variety of media - from oils on canvas and oils on board to Indian inks, watercolours and mixed media. Although he produces artworks,
which range from stunning bold abstract pieces to more intricate figurative artworks, the Jamie Primrose style is always immediately recognisable, distinctive and outstanding.
Every piece of artwork makes both an impact and an evocative statement, and creates a memorable and pleasurable experience for those who view it.
Jamie Primrose's trademark is the magical play of light from the sky onto land or water.
In his works he expresses and encapsulates the changing atmosphere, light and colour, whether in the form of a landscape, skyscape, seascape or cityscape or a combination of these. In his paintings, he captures these three components within specific locations - the magnificent outcome of which is naturally dependent on the weather, seasons and time of day.
Jamie Primrose is inspired by many art movements and a diverse cross-section of artists from across the centuries - from Turner, Monet and Nolde to Rothko and Schueler; he is also inspired by the colourist tradition of rich Scottish landscape painting.
Previous Solo Exhibitions
"Serenity" - Ethereal vistas of Edinburgh - sell-out success
Friday 4th - Saturday 12th July 2008
The Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
"Serenity" featured over 50 breathtaking new oils and striking Indian inks of the capital.
Jamie’s trademark of capturing the unique changing light, atmosphere and colours from the sky onto the landscape is beautifully showcased in his work, as he focuses on winter light at its most dramatic and on the most transient, atmospheric times of day - sunrise and sunset.
In his highly sought-after ethereal cityscapes Jamie captured the early morning light and mist looking towards The Pentlands and rising over Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill, and the tranquil shimmering dawn reflections on The Shore and The Water of Leith.
He also focused on the twinkling of the first evening lights against the bold silhouette of the city’s magnificent architecture and on vivid powerful sunsets in the evening winter sky. Towards twilight, he then epitomises the very last glimmers of light shining through towards some of the city’s finest iconic viewpoints and lesser-known spectacular vistas in both the Old and New Town - producing a wonderful serene quality to his original artworks.
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"From Dawn to Dusk"
26th November - 1st December 2007 at the Arndean Gallery, Cork Street London.
This was a showcase exhibition which led us on an atmospheric journey to some of Europe’s most captivating cities, including London, Edinburgh and Venice.
It also included some of the artist’s finest Scottish landscapes and seascapes, which exuded an ethereal quality: From vivid colourful seascapes and iridescent beaches to darker lochs and landscapes at dawn and dusk from the East and West coasts of Scotland.
Click here to view a selection of images in "From Dawn to Dusk"(this takes approx.1 min to download)
"Memories - atmospheric cityscapes of Europe
2nd - 10th November 2007, The Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh
Jamie Primrose presented a stunning collection of new artworks of his favourite European cities, inspired by many memorable visits, including Edinburgh, London, Paris and Venice.
He captured the exceptional light and atmosphere, depicting the diverse architecture and landscapes of each beautiful city in his colourful oils and monochrome Indian inks:
From spectacular views at dusk from Calton Hill in his highly sought-after Edinburgh cityscapes to the early morning ripples and the gleaming twilight reflections shimmering on The Thames, The Seine and his romantic Venetian waterways.
He captured the unique essence of all these cities, plus glimpses of Florence, Rome and Prague in over 50 new artworks on display.
Click here to view a selection of images in "Memories"(this takes approx.1 min to download)
"Before Sunset" - expressive Scottish seascapes and skies
Friday 6 - Saturday 14 July 2007
In his 10th solo exhibition in Edinburgh since 2003, Jamie Primrose presented a breathtaking collection of new Scottish seascapes and skies.
This exhibition featured over 50 new oils, Indian inks and watercolours, which captured the unique Scottish light and atmosphere.
The artist's East Lothian artworks ranged from vivid and colourful sunsets and seascapes, to iridescent shimmering beaches exuding a sense of calm and serenity, including Tyninghame, Yellowcraigs, Seacliff and Bass Rock.
His West coast scenes looking towards Ardnamurchan and Lismore captured the moodier, dramatic elements of the changing Scottish seasons onto the sea.
Click here to view a slideshow of a selection of artworks from "Before Sunset"
"Moods" - ethereal scenes of Edinburgh
Friday 23 - Saturday 31 March 2007
Jamie Primrose dramatically depicted the light and shadow of the city’s iconic architecture and wintry landscapes in his striking highly sought after monochrome Indian inks, whilst in his stunning new oils,
he captured the splendid colourful metamorphosis of light before dusk with his powerful and spectacular sunsets beyond the Edinburgh skyline.
In this collection, the artist explored many magnificent new views and vistas in and around the city - from Arthur’s Seat, The Old and New Town to Calton Hill and Leith.
His paintings ranged from the dark and moody to the tranquil and serene and all evoked a wonderful unique atmospheric
and ethereal quality.
Click here to view a slideshow of a selection of artworks from "Moods"
"Destinations" - London debut
Nov 9 2006 - Feb 3 2007
Jamie Primrose showcased a collection of oils, watercolours and Indian inks at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's London Members' Rooms in Greville Street,
London
This beautiful collection took us to three of the artist's favourite destinations - Latin America, Italy and Scotland.
This exhibition included: colourful abstract horizons and sunsets from Costa Rica and Guatemala, and the magical, powerful waterfalls at Iguaçu Falls in Brazil; rich Tuscan landscapes with rolling hills and vineyards and shimmering reflections on Venetian waterways; atmospheric and ethereal cityscapes of Edinburgh, mystical wintry Highland lochs, and serene iridescent seascapes and shimmering beaches from both the East and West Coasts of Scotland.
"Secrets of Venice" - an atmospheric journey
October 6 - 14 2006
This collection led us on a magical atmospheric journey through the waterways and hidden canals of Venice uncovering some spectacular sights and stunning vistas: From tranquil early morning ripples by the piazzas, beautiful reflections at dusk, the artist captured the unique ethereal atmosphere and the magical play of light and colour from the sky onto Venice's impressive architecture and romantic timeless waterways.
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"Magical Vistas" - a journey through Edinburgh
July 7 - 15 2006
In his "Magical Vistas" collection at The Dundas Street Gallery in Edinburgh, Jamie Primrose's artworks
led us on an atmospheric journey through the rich architecture and colourful history of the Old and New Town by day and night:
From stunning ethereal paintings capturing the early morning light and mist rising over Arthur’s Seat, to glorious powerful sunsets beyond the city skyline, the artist portrayed many iconic viewpoints,
but also discovered some hidden spectacular vistas in and around the city.
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"Water Music" - lochs, seascapes and waterfalls, 10 - 18 March 2006
This exhibition featured a range of stunning new artworks including: mystical wintry highland lochs which captured the ever changing moods and colours of the tempestuous Scottish weather; tranquil East Lothian seascapes and magical beaches, plus stormy and dramatic watery vistas; and the magnificent splendour and powerful musical nature of water was captured in some breathtaking scenes of Iguaçu Falls in Brazil/Argentina.
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"Visions of Light" - skies and seascapes, 7 - 13 October 2005.
This exhibition was a beautiful collection of skies and seascapes, capturing the light from the sky onto the sea: ranging from stunning colourful
abstract sunsets and bold dramatic stormy textured pieces - to tranquil luminous seas with sparkling reflections.
The inspiration for this collection came from Jamie Primrose’s travels to Central and South America, and the east and west coasts of Scotland.
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"Riflessioni di Luce" - July 2005
In his third solo exhibition at The Dundas Street Gallery since 2004, Jamie Primrose produced a stunning selection of works,
which were inspired by his visits to and love of Italy.
In his Venetian pieces, Jamie Primrose focused on the shimmering reflections and unique atmosphere created by the magical play of light and colour
on the waterways and their surrounding impressive architecture.
Venetian pieces
In his Tuscan paintings, he captured the overwhelming beauty, rich intensity and warmth of the Tuscan landscape in summer with its rolling hills and vineyards.
Tuscan paintings
Click here to view all paintings from"Riflessioni di Luce"
"New Horizons" - April 2005
"New Horizons" in April 2005 focused on land and seascapes from the East Coast of Scotland with their rich hues, textures and colours.
Jamie Primrose also captured the light, drama and unique atmosphere in his West Coast scenes.
Jamie Primrose created a diverse exhibition to suit all tastes, ranging from bold abstract triptychs
and textured colourful oils, to subtle watercolours and striking Indian inks on paper.
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"Reflections" - July 2004
In the show "Reflections" in July 2004, Jamie Primrose focused on the evolving moods and atmospheric drama at different times of the day, which create a luminous serenity and vivid reflections.
"Jamie has an individual style that's both extremely pleasant on the eye and rich in real character. Essentially swathes of colourful oils, his paintings are inspired by sunsets, seascapes and
subtle geographical features that he has observed both on his Latin American travels and around Scotland." (David Pollock, Edinburgh Evening News, June 2004.)
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"Tierra de la Luz" - October-November 2003
Jamie Primrose's first exhibition "Tierra de La Luz" (Land of Light) was at the Traverse Theatre in October 2003. This was inspired by his travels through Central and South America
where he captured the contrasting and vivid light, colour and atmosphere in his paintings.
His work was based on the vibrant expressionistic seascapes of Mexico and Costa Rica;
the magical volcanic scenery of southern Guatemala’s Lake Atitlan; the beautiful, spiritual splendour of The Inca Trail (Machu Picchu), the shimmering atmosphere of Lake Titicaca
in the south of Peru and the vast open space of the salt plains of Uyuni in Bolivia.
The trip culminated with the musical, natural play of light and colour at Iguaçu Falls in Brazil and Argentina.
Click here to view paintings from "Tierra de la Luz"