Elaine Ford
Breakthrough, expressionistic original painting
2021

About the Item

Breakthrough by Elaine Ford [2021] original Acrylic and Mixed Media on Birch Panel Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:3.8cm Frame Size: H:54 cm x W:54 cm x D:3.8cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look I have a passion for colour and am influenced by drama. This piece depicts a breakthrough, following turbulent times. Artists Bio: Elaine Ford studied Fine Art at Winchester School of Art (University of Southampton). Graduating with a B.A. Honours Degree and the University’s Nancy Balfour Award, she was further awarded a Scholarship to continue her studies and went on to complete her Master’s Degree. Elaine's evocative contemporary paintings of landscape and seascapes depict energy, drama and a strong sense of colour, applying a semi-abstract style. Elaine says about her work: Having also worked as a Stunt Co-ordinator and Performer in films and television for over 25 years, the adrenalin rush, energy and drama is ever-present in my paintings, which are inspired by the natural landscape. My work is driven by the desire to capture the sense of place and emotional responses the sea and landscape can evoke, whilst leading the viewer on a visual journey. I have a passion for colour and use artistic intuition to record memory and experience of a place, which are not wholly committed to a specific region or time, but instead aim to encapsulate a synthesis of place, the elements and atmosphere. I enjoy the process of building up layers and then stripping back and scratching into the surface to reveal hidden places and allowing the painting to develop its own narrative through unexpected results. Working with palette knives and my hands, as well as applying bold brush strokes enables me to achieve rich textured paintings, creating maximum energy, emotion and diversity in my mark making.

Creator:

Elaine Ford

Creation Year:

2021

Dimensions:

Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)

Medium:

Birch,Mixed Media,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Abstract Impressionist

Period:

21st Century