Brixham Harbour
Oil on Panel
42 cm x 30 cm
Unframed.
I aimed to employ more expressive means with this painting to transport the viewer to the warm morning on Overgang Road in the historic fishing town of Brixham. Strong colour use served as the primary vehicle for expressing this idea, initially roughed out in a small sketchbook and pastels that I carry with me.
Color is not solely visual; it's a sensation, inviting us to imagine the refreshing touch of a morning breeze off the sea.
I wanted to convey the striking contrast of temperature between the cool teal water and the hot summers morning. The boat, partially shrouded in shadows, becomes a strong focal point.
Colour is always a fascinating challenge, and one that has to be handled intuitively when painting on location, as there is very little time to ponder. This can sometimes be very beneficial and often produces fresh and honest painting. I am happiest when I have been able to say something more than just literal, working expressively. The colour becomes a conduit for expressing sensations. Their harmony envelops us in the scene.
Oil on Panel
42 cm x 30 cm
Unframed.
I aimed to employ more expressive means with this painting to transport the viewer to the warm morning on Overgang Road in the historic fishing town of Brixham. Strong colour use served as the primary vehicle for expressing this idea, initially roughed out in a small sketchbook and pastels that I carry with me.
Color is not solely visual; it's a sensation, inviting us to imagine the refreshing touch of a morning breeze off the sea.
I wanted to convey the striking contrast of temperature between the cool teal water and the hot summers morning. The boat, partially shrouded in shadows, becomes a strong focal point.
Colour is always a fascinating challenge, and one that has to be handled intuitively when painting on location, as there is very little time to ponder. This can sometimes be very beneficial and often produces fresh and honest painting. I am happiest when I have been able to say something more than just literal, working expressively. The colour becomes a conduit for expressing sensations. Their harmony envelops us in the scene.
Oil on Panel
42 cm x 30 cm
Unframed.
I aimed to employ more expressive means with this painting to transport the viewer to the warm morning on Overgang Road in the historic fishing town of Brixham. Strong colour use served as the primary vehicle for expressing this idea, initially roughed out in a small sketchbook and pastels that I carry with me.
Color is not solely visual; it's a sensation, inviting us to imagine the refreshing touch of a morning breeze off the sea.
I wanted to convey the striking contrast of temperature between the cool teal water and the hot summers morning. The boat, partially shrouded in shadows, becomes a strong focal point.
Colour is always a fascinating challenge, and one that has to be handled intuitively when painting on location, as there is very little time to ponder. This can sometimes be very beneficial and often produces fresh and honest painting. I am happiest when I have been able to say something more than just literal, working expressively. The colour becomes a conduit for expressing sensations. Their harmony envelops us in the scene.