Kurt Jackson I have been a fan of Kurts' work since I saw him on Watercolour Challenge, as a judge, in the late 90's. In a previous life I was a watercolour painter myself, so I could appreciate his expertise in the use of watercolour paint. He is an 'plein air' artist, famous for his Cornish sea paintings, but he also undertakes projects where all his work is of one place - like the Thames say. Here are just a few of his works. Mike Bernard Mike is a mixed media artist who incorporates collage into his work Shirley Trevena Shirley is also a watercolour artist, painting mainly flowers and still life. These are just three of my favourite contemporary artists At one time I used to paint and exhibit in local exhibitions but no longer do so as it became very expensive to frame my pictures for exhibiting purposes, also I kind of lost the necessary ingredient inspiration. I have done a few commission paintings of my friends pet dogs which I loved doing but I also love abstract and landscapes Maybe one day I will pick it up again if the inspiration returns and if I am brave enough will show you some of the stuff I produced maybe (The quality of the photos of the above artists is not very good and not a reflection of their true beauty)
“過去作の中でも、ずっと根強い人気がある絵です。 大学生の時に描きました。”
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Shirley Trevena has always tried to break the rules of conventional watercolour painting and over the years she has developed a wonderfully loose way of painting using a dynamic palette of colours. She has an international reputation and is regarded as one of Britain’s most innovative artists in the medium. She has been a member of the Royal institute of Painters in Watercolours since 1994 and is author of 3 best selling books: Taking Risks with watercolour, Vibrant Watercolours and Breaking the Rules of watercolour. Shirley Trevena. 2-clocks-the-pea-pod-man. How and when did you discover that you are an artist? When I was very young all I wanted to do was draw, but somehow my parents did not agree with me going to art school to get a formal art education and so I ended up working in an office. Was it a long way to watercolor medium or it was the love from the first sight? In the 1980’s my husband brought me a small watercolour paint box and I took to it straight away. Shirley Trevena. Blue China. Is your painting process completely intuitive? Having had no formal art training, when I first started painting it definitely was all about intuition, but the more I have learnt about putting paint down the less intuitive the work becomes. I love to work hard at experimenting and moving on to save the work from becoming stale. Shirley Trevena. Black-Gloves-Goldfish Do you use certain rules or you only “break” them? It’s hard not to hang on to your own rules, but I do like to work out of my comfort zone at times. Shirley Trevena. Dilemma Of What To Paint What is more important attitude for the artist: to know how to do or to feel that it won`t work this way? You can learn so much from your mistakes. Even though you know something may not work, it’s good to try it. Is your painting more interpretation than copying the model? The model is just information for me to interpret into my own colour and form. Shirley Trevena. Dark Vase Of Lilies What is your alarm to stop working at the painting? When do you know it is ready? When my eyes can roam around the composition and feel each part is balanced. If my eye jumps to one small part I know something is wrong. Shirley Trevena. Chateau De Castelnaud Dordogne Does your inspiration comes from a model or you get into the right mood and arrange the model for your painting? Inspiration can start anywhere. Just seeing a friend in a purple jacket sit next to a yellow cushion can make me want to use those colours in the next painting. Is there a connection between your painting approach and music? Not generally. Sometimes i get too involved in both and find it hard to separate the emotions. Shirley Trevena. Disguises In Small Houses Is there a special significance of white space always left in your painting? I love the sparkle of small white spaces. It leaves the viewer with a feeling of the picture not quite finished, rather like a drawing, a direct link to the artist. Shirley Trevena. Four Bunches Of Anemones You don`t have much of figurative painting. Do you feel more comfortable in still life? For the first 3 years of my painting life I did figure painting and then moved on to still life. I have just recently completed a few new figurative pieces. Shirley Trevena. Still Llife On C Check Cloth How do you work on composition? I do not draw out a composition on my paper before putting paint down. Sometimes I do a very small sketch. The composition just evolves. Shirley Trevena in her studio. What is more important for the artist while painting: concentration or relaxation? For me there is no such thing as relaxation. When it comes to creating a painting the concentration is intense. Shirley Trevena. Three Friends Do you teach your students some concrete rules or your aim is to make them paint how they feel? I have recently given up teaching, but when I did teach I always wanted the students to express themselves and find their own mark. You can read an article about Shirley Trevena as well as a big publication about Thomas W. Schaller inApril issue of Watercolor Artist magazine. http://www.shirleytrevena.com/
Painting Acrylic flowers on board is a bit different than painting on canvas, if you want to start on a white surface you will have to apply gesso.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of a Scottish harbour at the most tranquil time of day with this exquisite abstract print. Pittenweem Harbour, a gem along the East Neuk of Fife, provides the muse for this sublime scene captured at sunset. With a masterful blend of gentle geometry and a warm, restrained colour palette, the ensemble conjures the feeling of calm waters and the last whispers of daylight. The horizon is softened into a mélange of peachy hues that seep into the cool blues and greys below, reflecting the quietude of the evening sky. This symphony of colours both soothes and mesmerises, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the contemplative mood. The harbour’s distinctive houses and structures are rendered in a harmonious patchwork. Facades and rooftops intersect with a collection of rectangles and squares, each given its own texture and tone, from the creamy whites of the buildings to the muted blacks and browns that suggest the aged charm of this maritime retreat. In the foreground, a solitary boat floats nonchalantly, its simple outline a stark silhouette against the divided sea. The artwork's deft division of space and form offers a fresh, modernist take on the traditional harbour vista, creating a visual dialogue between the bustling life of a fishing harbour and the abstract beauty of the artwork. An ode to Scottish coastal life, this evocative print brings a touch of contemporary art to any space. It stands as a testament to the quiet allure of Pittenweem Harbour, alluring audiences with its interplay of colour, light, and abstract interpretation.
Sydney Long was born on 20 August 1871 in Goulburn, Australia. After graduating from Goulburn Boys' High School, Sydney worked at a liquor store before enrolling at the Art Society of New South Wales school in 1890. He held his first exhibition with the society in 1893, winning prizes in two categories. The following year,
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Gallery The Rutland Gallery Exhibition - 1st to 29th June 2024 The paintings will be available to purchase online from 10.30 on Saturday 4th May 2024 at https://www.rutlandgallery.com/shirley-trevena-exhibition Retrospective
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Red Chair and Tulips by Samuel John Peploe, 1919
We all learn to become a better artist with each painting we make and over the years we start to do certain things differently. Here are a few tips
