I seek to convey a visceral response to the landscape in a holistic approach to painting. My interest and background in science, has led to the use of working with binders, pigments and inks that are either, derived from the local environment or sourced commercially. I have a recognisable way of working with Watercolour, Casein, Acrylic, Oil and Cold Wax medium often using unconventional application methods. The aim of my practice is to develop a direct correlation between the landscape subject and its constitution. Layers of shifting colour and the irregular quality of natural pigments are not easily copied, so making my work an original visual language. My paintings depict the geological and weather related processes that occur in nature, particularly in locations that have fragile ecosystems.
The Gallery shows a selection of paintings where I have used a variety of techniques which demonstrate the key characteristics of the different methods I employ. Each painting shows the unpredictability of materiality and also the synaesthetic connection between substance and form.
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Orewa Bridge – carbon pigment, watercolour on Yupo 30cm x 45cm
Estuary – carbon pigment, ink and watercolour on Yupo 40cm x 45 cm
Pedernal Ghost Ranch – watercolour, oak ink, pigment in acrylic binder on Yupo 8″ x 10″
Los Alamos – watercolour, gouache, oak ink, pigment in acrylic binder on Yupo 8″ x 10″
Estudio Corazon – watercolour, oak ink, pigment in acrylic binder on Yupo 8″ x 10″
Painted Desert – watercolour, oak ink, pigment in acrylic binder on Yupo 8″ x 10″
Harbour Entrance – oil and cold wax medium on panel 30cm x 30cm
City Limits – oil and cold wax medium on panel 30cm x 30cm
Harbour Lights – oil and cold wax medium on panel 30cm x 30cm
Rosslare Harbour – oil and cold wax medium, pigment on paper 30cm x 30cm
Newquay Storm – Casein on paper 30cm x 45cm
Dun Briste Edge – Oil and cold wax on panel 30cm x 30cm
Rocks at Downpatrick – oil and cold wax medium, pigment, ink on board 45cm x 60cm
Aberystwyth Pier – acrylic, watercolour, pigment on paper 30cm x 30cm
Betws-y-Coed – Watercolour, ink, pigment on paper 30cm x 30cm
Morning Reeds – watercolour, pigment binder on paper 8″ x 10″
Easton Grey Bridge – watercolour, ink, pigment and binder on paper 40cm x 60cm