Boyd's still life has effortless handling, highly evident brushstrokes. Visibly, we can see a dynamic painterly surface, wonderful vivid colours from the fruit and lower part of the painting, as well as subtle colour from tablecloth and background.  

John Boyd RP, 1940-2001

Born in Stonehaven, Boyd studied under James Morrison, before joining Gray's School of Art, Aberdeen, followed by a stint at Hospitalfield, Arbroath. He taught in schools, colleges and art centres in Glasgow throughout his life, before returning to painting full time in his 50s. Boyd's first one-man exhibition was held in 1967 at the New 57 Gallery in Edinburgh and went on to exhibit widely in solo and group shows across Britain.