Tag: conceptual

  • Pansy on the Breakwater

    Whilst walking along the beach in Jersey, I was captivated by the tiny clump of pansies growing in a gap between the rocks of the breakwater. It reminded me that even in the most inhospitable conditions, beauty can be found if one opens one’s eyes and looks. Oil on board

  • Fresh of Easel “RED SHOE IN CROWD”

    Latest Picture

    Image size approx. 1000 x 800 mm  Framed size 1100 x 900 mm

     

    shoe

     

  • The Strength of Africa

    I thought I would post another picture for all those that like cats and art entitled the Strength of Africa it is acrylic on 24 carat gold leaf covered board.

     

    spirit-of-africa

    love to hear your thoughts about this rendition. enjoy.
  • After the dance (painting)

    A painting capturing the early morning walk across the beach after an evening of dancing

    After the dance.jpg
  • Dyslexia painting explained “Numeric Symphony in Red”

    The following comment has often been asked,of me

    “Although I appreciate and like the visual impression and impact that your dyslexia images on me,  I do not have dyslexia tendencies and simply do not understand them could you please explain what they are about.” 

    Whilst there is an argument that art does not need to mean anything, it simply exists in its own space and time, fulfilling it’s own unique identity, I recognize the need of individuals to classify and understand, with this in mind I aim to in the next few posts to explain some of the thinking behind each Piece Todays featured piece is,  one of my favorite pieces from my  exhibition held during Dyslexia awareness week   ” Numeric symphony in Red”

    Numeric Symphony in Red
    Numeric Symphony in Red

    Whilst researching and developing the ideas behind these pieces for the exhibition I happened to be speaking to a University lecturer, and friend of mine  who happened to mentioned that whilst  he does not have issues with letters but he does with Number. So much so that when he looks at a numbers in tabular form the come together and start to dance before his eyes.

    Numeric symphony in Red is an attempt to replicate this phenomenon .

    In this piece the number 01-99 are represented in tabular form. Each number was vertically dissected and  back half of the number joined front  half of the next number. Creating numeric  couples coming together as if in dance. Interestingly enough people with dyslexic tendencies seem to see the number immediately without explanation.

    I am rather pleased with the effect  whilst the The dark areas represent  the negative spaces between each set of dancing numbers they seem to impart an primeval harmony to the piece.

    If this piece stimulates any questions or requires any further information or explanation please ask away.

  • Reflections on Iona

    Sharing my latest Daub

    “Reflections on Iona”  Acrylic on board approx 24″ sq.

    Reflections on Iona
    Reflections on Iona

  • The Green Loch

    The other month I passed by this remarkable place and felt my spirits lifted I share with you in the hope that it does the same for you.

    green loch

  • The Stroll

    Something to relax you after a stressful day.

    THE STROLL

    the stroll

  • What else would you use a nail for (a nailed pear)

    Glazing technique using acrylics

    Thoughts please

    pear