"Parentage," by Ron Kingswood, oil, 30 x 36.

“Parentage,” by Ron Kingswood, oil, 30 x 36.

by Bob Bahr

Longtime SKBer David J. Wagner wrote the introduction for noted British Columbia painter Ron Kingswood’s catalog highlighting Kingswood’s exhibition in a London gallery.

"Young Ducks With Iris," by Ron Kingswood, oil, 36 x 32.

“Young Ducks With Iris,” by Ron Kingswood, oil, 36 x 32.

Kingswood is known for his minimalist approach, downplaying the animal in the landscape for the sake of spare compositions and palpable moods.

The solo show, which is titled “Bold • Large • Layered • Minimalist: The Wildlife Art of Ron Kingswood,” will be at Jonathan Cooper Gallery, in London, England, from May 5-28. For more information, click here. Ω

"Spring Thaw," by Ron Kingswood, oil, 15 x 21.

“Spring Thaw,” by Ron Kingswood, oil, 15 x 21.