Influenced by the Scottish Colourists, McIntyre's work melds realism with a modernist touch, employing bold, sometimes unexpected, colours to depict familiar scenes. His use of thick, impasto techniques adds texture, creating a sense of movement and vitality. McIntyre’s compositions often focus on the interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the dramatic effect of his seascapes and rural vistas.
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Influenced by the Scottish Colourists, McIntyre's work melds realism with a modernist touch, employing bold, sometimes unexpected, colours to depict familiar scenes. His use of thick, impasto techniques adds texture, creating a sense of movement and vitality. McIntyre’s compositions often focus on the interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the dramatic effect of his seascapes and rural vistas.