John’s acclaimed oil paintings explore the rugged scenery and capricious weather of Argyll and Hebrides and their relationship with the crofting community. Recording the human imprint on the land, each vibrant canvas is an intriguing blend of influences; Expressionism is seen in his use of distortion to represent the force of the high winds, while his distinctive use of light and colour betrays his intimacy with the work of the Scottish Colourists.