Apples

Description

Apples in a bowl. Movement and roundness of the bowl mirrored in the treatment of the apples. Teal blues and greens, hints of red and yellow. Acrylic painting on Gesso’d paper

This is what I call a ‘Colourama’ which is a recurring theme for me.

Colour has such huge power to change our mood and combined with movement creates a powerful visual feeling. I come to the blank canvas with an idea of the colours I want to use and practise my strokes before diving in. I’ve been practising Tai Chi for a while and enjoy the concentration and stillness that I’m learning to bring into my work.

My intent is that these paintings help you to get lost in a feeling.

I’m a big fan of Craigie Aitchison, David Hockney, Donald Hamilton Fraser, Howard Hodgkin, Barbara Hepworth and Barbara Rae and hope I am channelling those artists, who for me, connect so well with us.

A3 approx. Acrylic on paper.

Photographed in natural light. Colours may look a bit different in real life, but have done my best to visually colour match!

Frame for display. Painting is UNFRAMED.