British artist Donald McIntyre’s seascape paintings capture the essence of coastal shorelines through vivid compositions imbued with a calm simplicity. McIntyre's work embodies the Scottish Colourist tradition of landscape art. He places the viewer at the boundary of civilization and nature, with a strong focus on the natural scenery, as the images of manmade structures seem to fade into the background.
McIntyre was born in Leeds, Yorkshire. He studied dentistry at the Glasgow Dental Hospital and also attended night classes at the Glasgow School of Art. While working as a dentist, he served in the British Army, taught art classes and painted in his spare time.
In the late 1950s, McIntyre left dentistry to take up painting full time. He traveled throughout the British Isles, painting scenes of shorelines and countrysides, as well as occasional interior settings and portraits. The seascapes McIntyre created are a favorite among Scottish art collectors.
McIntyre exhibited at many galleries throughout the United Kingdom before his death in 2009. Many public and private collections contain his works, including the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth — as well as galleries in Birkenhead, England and Newport, Wales.
On 1stDibs, enjoy a selection of Donald McIntyre's tranquil landscape, figurative and interior paintings.
Green Sea, Port Ban Landscape Painting of the Sea with figures on the beach
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 29.5" x 39.5" McIntyre’s Green Sea, Port Ban captures the luminous beauty of the Scottish coastline with bold colour and expressive brushwork. The wide sweep of pale sa...
Paper, Acrylic
Pleasure Boats Coastal Landscape painting of boats, figures, fisherman and beach
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed Size: 29" x 33" Pleasure Boats presents a pared-back yet evocative vision of the shore, where a group of small vessels rest quietly on the beach. A large white boat, with figu...
Paper, Acrylic
Figures on the Beach, landscape painting of the sea with figure, boat and waves
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 29" x 32.5" Donald McIntyre’s Figures on the Beach presents a tranquil coastal scene where the quiet rhythms of seaside life are translated into bold passages of colour ...
Paper, Acrylic
Looking Out To Sea Figurative landscape painting of the sea, rocks and beach
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed Size: 29" x 33" Looking Out to Sea is a striking evocation of the Scottish coastline, painted with the artist’s characteristic vigour and bold palette. The scene unfolds upon ...
Paper, Acrylic
Deep Blue Sea Seascape Painting of crashing waves and water, rocks and sand
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 29" x 41" Deep Blue Sea captures the raw, untamed beauty of the shoreline, where rocks, sand, and sea converge in a symphony of bold colour and energetic brushwork. The...
Paper, Acrylic
'Glistening Tide' Contemporary seascape painting of the beach, waves, blue
By LINARES
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Glistening Tides' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and the beautiful detailing in the water and skis. Like looking through a window. ...
Oil, Panel
Brittany Coastline Boats Moored at Sea Signed 20th Cent French Impressionist Oil
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing Boats at Brittany by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 81 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, P...
Oil
Beach with Cliffs (Dorset) Painting by Martin Yeoman
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Beach with Cliffs (Dorset) Painting by Martin Yeoman B. 1953 Additional information: Medium: Oil on paper laid on board Dimensions: 24 x 35 cm 9 1/2 x 13 3/4 in Signed Martin Yeoma...
Board
Impressionist Coastal Scene with Two Small Boats on Green Reflective Water
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Coastal Scene with Two Small Boats on Green Reflective Water by Fanch Lel Size: 8.75 inches (height) x 10.75 inches (width) Medium: Oil on board, unframed Condit...
Oil
"Coast at Primelin (Brittany)" (2023), Original Landscape Oil Painting on Linen
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Coast at Primelin (Brittany)" is an original, handmade oil painting on linen, picturing a serene lakeshore laden with autumn-colored leaves. This piece...
Linen, Oil
Tresaith Coast: Oil Paint on Canvas
By Bill Bate
Located in London, GB
The dramatic luminescence of Bill Bate’s other-worldly figures are evocative, atmospheric and mesmerising. From the depths of the ocean to celestial heights, the rich pigmentation o...
Canvas, Oil
Sea View at Tresaith - Atmospheric, Other-worldly: Oil Paint on Canvas
By Bill Bate
Located in London, GB
The dramatic luminescence of Bill Bate’s other-worldly figures are evocative, atmospheric and mesmerising. From the depths of the ocean to celestial heights, the rich pigmentation o...
Canvas, Oil
