John Fernie

John Fernie passed away October 29th

He was born Dec. 17, 1919 in Dundee, Scotland, a son of John Mitchell Kerr

and Violet (Daniels) Fernie. He graduated from schools in Great Britain

and studied art at the University of Manchester in England and Glasgow

University in Scotland.

He served for more than five years as a flight lieutenant pilot in the

Royal Air Force during World War II.

He was a self employed freelance artist and had illustrated

for many commercial accounts and magazines in Toronto, Canada

and New York Cityincluding the "Saturday Evening Post"

and "Cosmopolitan." Most recently, he had done watercolor

paintings for the Naval Reserve Association, Fleet Reserve Association,

Navy Memorial Association, National Parks of Gettysburg,

National Rifle Association,Boat US and Powerboat.

He was actively involved in fine art shows at New York City's City

Center and at the Illustrators' Clubs of New York City and Westport,

Conn. He received several awards for his art including awards from

Norwich University in Vermont and from the Berkshire

Art Gallery. Presently, some of Mr. Fernie's artwork is on display at

Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise, Maine. He also has paintings in

collections in Toronto, Canada; London, England; Spain

and throughout the United States.

He was a member of the American Artists Professional League at the

Salmagundi Club in New York City, the Southern Vermont Art Association

and was an associate member of the American Watercolor Society.

He also enjoyed racing Alfa Romeo sportscars.