Alan Cotton: A Painter of Light and Landscape Alan Cotton (born 1938) is a British painter renowned for his distinctive Tonalist style, characterized by atmospheric landscapes imbued with subtle tonal variations that capture the essence of place. His work explores themes of solitude, contemplation, and an appreciation for the beauty of the natural world—particularly coastal scenes in Devon and Ireland—drawing inspiration from artists like Turner and Constable. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Cotton’s formative years were spent in Hartland, Cornwall, where he grew up amidst the rugged Co…