Bright & colourful oil paintings
I've drawn these images with charcoal while looking at my reference, not at the canvas. I've loosely added colour to the drawing with oil paint.
I've always enjoyed drawing and painting faces and figures. I've explored various approaches to my images such as elongating and layering backgrounds. I am thrilled with the results. Thank you to Decidedly Jazz Danceworks for the opportunity to use their professional photographs.
I find there are three main themes in my landscapes. Colour, clouds and water.
I love these old rusted vehicles. I know they must have a story in their history and colour.
These characters have personality. This series was created using that personality and playing with colour.
When you have music in your life you have love. I've been surrounded by music.
Recently I have been exploring layering images and using transparent washes of colour. I would love your feedback on this new gallery.
I spent 6 months in the world of black and white. Exploring charcoal as well as experimenting with painting with my non dominant hand. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the results.
I have reproduced a selection of my work on Alu-dibond. (2 sheets of aluminum with a polystyrene core) with UV stable ink. I am thrilled with the play of light on the aluminum as well as the durability and lightweight quality of the pieces. The flexibility of placing these pieces indoor and out is a great bonus.
AS AN ARTIST I STRIVE TO CONTINUE TO GROW AND EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. WITH THIS NEW APPROACH OF ABSTRACTION, COLLAGE, ACRYLIC, OIL AND MORE I AM FINDING NEW WAYS OF EXPRESSION.