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Commission complete…
Here is my latest painting commission. I ran with a snowy mountain, Austrian feel.
Winsor & Newton, Deep edge canvas.
30 inch (height) x 24 inch (wide).
Brush.
Acrylic.
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September Rough
My latest commission is complete. Titled September Rough. Acrylic on 30 x 80 inch canvas.
My latest Abstract pieces
Below are examples of some of my latest paintings. These have been created using acrylic paint, I have used a brush mainly, but do occasionally reach for the palette knife or roller. I produce my creative work on acrylic paper then move onto canvas for the final piece.
I often choose Landscapes as my subject, but also enjoy painting in total spontaneity. A common theme that has developed is the colour blue, as are a couple of little white birds that often seem to find their way into my work.
Some interesting facts on… Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky
Movement: Expressionism
Born in Moscow in 1866
In 1896 he decides to become an artist and moved to Munich
In 1910 he paints his first abstract watercolour
In 1911 Kandinsky founds Der Blaue Reiter
Becomes a professor at the Bauhaus in 1922
During 1927 his pictures are confiscated as degenerate art
Dies in 1944 in France
Kandinsky steered painting towards abstraction, he became a founding member of the Expressionists movement – Der Blaue Reiter in 1911. Kandinsky’s paintings are colourful, bold and of an non-objective subject, meaning there is not a recognisable form within the composition.
“Everything starts from a dot.” Kandinsky
Some words by 50 Modern Artists You Should Know, Prestel
Some interesting facts on… Toulouse-Lautrec
Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec
Movement: Post Impressionism, Art Nouveau
Born in France in 1864
In 1881 Toulouse-Lautrec travels to Paris
During 1882 he began working at the studio of Fernand Cormon where he met Van Gogh
After finishing his studies in 1887 he exhibited in Paris with Van Gogh
In 1899 he was institutionalised
Dies in 1901 in Malromé
Toulouse-Lautrec’s favourite subjects were of Paris nightlife, he began drawing and painting the dancers, singers and waitresses within the Moulin Rouge cabaret. He later was commissioned to create a series of posters of the Moulin Rouge, allowing him to make a living of his own. Toulouse-Lautrec found inspiration in Japanese art and became known in particular for his bold, graphic style.
Toulouse-Lautrec, alcoholic for most of his adult life died in his family’s home in Malromé in 1901.
“I paint things as they are. I don’t comment. I record.” Toulouse-Lautrec
Some words by 50 Modern Artists You Should Know, Prestel
Commission, early stages
I’m currently working on a commission that will be loosely based on a particular landscape image. Here is a trial run for using a soft, blended, smokey style.
There is still plenty of work to be done before I put – brush to the recently bought canvas.
Some interesting facts on… Seurat
Georges Seurat
Movement: Post-Impressionism
Born in Paris in 1859.
In 1878 attended Ècole des Beaux-Arts.
Served Military service during 1879.
His first major painting Bathers at Asniéres (below left) was rejected by the Paris Salon in 1884.
He then went onto become co-founder of the Société des Artistes Indépendants.
In 1886 La Grande Jatte (below right) was exhibited for the first time.
His partner gave birth to their son in 1890.
Dies in 1891 in Paris.
Seurat’s unique painting style was called Pointillism, this style involved him covering the canvas in tiny dots placed very close to each other. Whilst studying Seurat developed an interest in colour, he studied the theory of light and took a scientific approach to painting. He would take the colours back to basics and use them in a way to create shapes that came alive when viewed at a distance.
“Some say they see poetry in my paintings; I see only science.” Seurat
Some words by 50 Modern Artists You Should Know, Prestel
