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Spring Morning at Crompton’s Farm (South Australia) Original Oil on Belgian Linen 90cm x 44cm
by Grand Master Artist World John McCartin
John’s Inspiration: “I spotted these cows on the way to Mt Barker, Crompton’s farm is just before the roundabout on the Mt Barker Little Hampton Road. They looked so relaxed, just basking in the morning sun on a lovely spring morning, lush green feed all around them and still a hint of mist rising from the dewy pasture”.
This is a typical rural scene in Mt Barker, a rural village on the edge of the Adelaide Hills district of South Australia. Dairies are becoming a thing of the past due to economic pressures. Often replaced by vineyards which are reaching saturation point as everybody tries to cash in on the wine and grape market. Dairy cattle in their natural environment create a feeling of serenity and visual stimulation silhouetted against a backdrop of sunlight on a large cypress pine & young Red Gums. This Dairy Farm is a beautiful place hosting many beautiful subjects. It is a visual feast of stunning imagery waiting for anyone with an eye for beauty. Hans Heysen often painted on this property unbeknown to me when I first discovered it. The farmer came up to me when I was painting one of several of my paintings done here and showed me a small photo of a painting by Hans Heysen done possibly 90 years ago only metres from where I was standing. The changing weather conditions reminded me of Beethoven’s 8th Symphony add to that some Friesian cows and you have (Spring morning Crompton’s farm), which depicts the changing weather conditions during the day.
John McCartin was born in Sydney on March 9th, 1954. He showed remarkable drawing ability at a young age and felt strangely attracted to the Australian landscape. Painting as a hobby since 1974, John has taken landscape painting more seriously and on a professional basis since 1991. He has been influenced greatly by artists such as Hans Heysen, Elioth Gruner and Arthur Streeton whose unpretentious works have inspired him over many years. John’s subject matter is wide and diverse and he possesses extraordinary drafting skills. He demonstrates great versatility with a wide range of mediums such as pencil, charcoal, conte, pastel, oils and watercolour to produce landscapes, seascapes, floral/still life, human figure/portraits as well as works featuring birds and animals.
In 2011 John won International Artist Magazines prestigious first prize, making him ‘Best Artist in the World’. It was a complete surprise to a humble John, yet a reward for the incredible artworks he produces. Another highlight of John’s career was in 2016 when John was named Grand Master Artist World. Only a few elite artists in the world have this title. As of 2026 he has won 132 international art awards. John who lives in South Australia travels widely to capture his subjects, always making sketches and studies as he travels. He has been described by many of Australia’s leading artists as one of the most talented artists in Australia and now the world agrees! John has also been described as the young “Hans Heysen”. This is because he uses such soft light through his scenes.
Johns’ works have great beauty and intense realism, designed to stir the heart and lift the soul. John uses colour and tone to create a powerful illusion of space, light and atmosphere. Light, particularly, is a notable feature of his work, prompting comments by viewers, artists and reputable judges. These qualities combined with John’s keen powers of observation, superb drawing skill and passionate response to an inexhaustible array of subjects, sets him apart from most other artists. His works can be found in private and corporate collections worldwide.
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