I’VE BEEN PUTTING A COLLECTION OF PIECES TOGETHER FOR RACHAEL FROM THE OLD LOCKUP GALLERY TO SELECT FROM FOR HER UPCOMING SHOW - THE COLOUR OF NATURE.
It’s so interesting to look at my new work, especially in the context of the exhibition title.
There’s a freedom, a confidence with marks and colour that I’m really enjoying. Staying put in Herefordshire for a while has done me good. The rich soil, trees and hedges have seeped into my work, in colour and texture.
I can see my work becoming more obviously seasonal….
Previously a lot of my inspiration came from winter trips north, and fed into my work over the year. Now I am really rather happily rooted in our spot by the Black Mountains, (with the occasional trip to the Pembrokeshire Coast) and I think it’s going to be interesting to see how my work develops now I’m painting regularly again.
‘One day like this’ (Based on a day in Pembrokeshire)
I’m continuing to paint when I can and I’m enjoying every second in the studio. I have new work out in the world and it’s exciting to see what a positive reception it’s getting!
R xx