MY MIXED MEDIA PAINTING is an intuitive exploration of markmaking, colour and texture; "abstract expressionism" if it must have a label. The paintings fall into 2 groups, semi-abstracts inspired by nature and abstracts.
I begin with gestural mark-making using different media, creating an interesting, textured ground (often including recycled materials). Then I build up multiple layers, adding, subtracting, sanding, glazing, remaining open to the possibilities that appear in the process, whilst leaving some of the history visible.
I love to let the artwork flow out of me whilst using my design experience to balance colour and form and create contrasts and tension within the painting whenever the chance arises. I've discovered over time that my most creative works happen when I really listen to the painting rather than to my common sense!
I have fun mixing my media to create "something" out of "nothing" and particularly enjoy recycling things from my everyday life onto my artworks eg fabrics, completed cryptic crosswords, used paper bags etc. I work on my paintings all four ways and often the finished work can be viewed from any direction. Many people will see transient figures or stories in my paintings as I leave room for my viewer to interpret the artwork their way.
SEMI-ABSTRACT PAINTINGS - inspired by nature. These are divided into 4 groups below - click to see the full set or just those currently available for sale:-
Ningaloo Series (13) For Sale (6)
My intuitive artworks are often inspired by the mysterious underwater world of the incredible but fragile Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth in Western Australia; the flashes of light, the strange shapes which you can imagine as all sorts of things maybe watching you and the beautiful, twinkling colours ... we are passionate about protecting Ningaloo
Shaped by Nature Series (13) For Sale (10)
I keep coming back to the concept of nature as a sculptor. I'm fascinated by the way time, tide, weather etc form an everchanging landscape - the amazing shapes, colours, abstracts of the natural world. In these semi-abstract artworks I'm interpreting nature's processes rather than portraying a scene.
Nature Walks (and short tours) Series (12) For Sale (10)
These artworks are inspired by the specific places that are mentioned in their descriptions. Slowing down and really becoming part of nature has always been my way of regeneration - I talk about listening to the sounds of silence but in reality you get such a heightened awareness of all your senses.
Other nature inspired paintings All current works (11) For Sale (7)
ABSTRACT PAINTINGS All current works(12) For Sale (11)
These are generally ones that kind of flow and I am the conduit just following the painting (very exciting).
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| Size | cms | inches | Canvas or board | Paper etc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | <=31 | 12 | view | view |
| Medium | <=76 | 30 | view | view |
| Large | >76 | 30 | view | view |
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