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Highland Cow on Rough Haw
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My approach to oil painting

I was introduced to a limited pallet in my early teens that changed my paintings at that point in time, so having picked up my brushes again after over thirty years later, I carried on where I left off with some oil paints that must have been a Christmas present as a teenager. My first painting was of a highland cow, soon followed up with a painting ‘turning the sheep’, both of which excited me. A limited pallet means that I mix from the primary colours, red, blue and yellow to get all the colours and tones I need in a painting, with the additional help from white.

Gargrave Bridge exhibited at the Emerging Artists Exhibition 2024 at Skipton Town Hall
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Why I paint

I was asked my Craven Arts whom I am a member of to present my work following two of my paintings being included in the Emerging Artists Exhibition at Skipton Town Hall (Gargrave Bridge and Wharfedale). When I started painting I never expected to be asked to talk about my artwork, as it speaks for itself, but having completed that experience and receiving some positive feedback I thought it would be good to follow it up capturing my art experience in words to help me consolidate my thoughts and develop my voice in art.

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Thanks for visiting and exploring my artwork. If you have any queries or you are interested in any of my work, I’d be happy to hear from you. Giclée prints are also available on request. Please use the contact form below to send me a message.