John McKinstry: A Cornish Landscape Painter Forged in the Sixties Born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1966, John McKinstry’s artistic journey began to truly blossom as he relocated to Cornwall, a region that has profoundly shaped his vision and subject matter. While his early training may have been diverse, it was within the rugged beauty of the Cornish coastline that McKinstry discovered his distinctive voice – one deeply rooted in capturing the essence of the landscape, imbued with a quiet contemplation and an appreciation for the subtle shifts of light and atmosphere. McKinstry’s work imm…