Lorraine Thorne

Descending, a mixed media painting

2018

Andrzej Karwacki likes to create warmth within his work by using dark colours. Within this work, Andrzej has used: Black, Orange, Yellow and Red to create a very warm and comforting ...

“Hush” is part of my Tapestry series of semi abstract paintings that explore the simplification of shape, space, colour and texture in places I have visited. Some of these are specific to landscapes around my studio in Surrey, the South Downs and Devon but mostly they are a visual amalgamation of experiences, like a patchwork of memories and feelings from one or many places. Tapestry-like landscapes with bold mono-tone blocks which reflect the shadowy-shape of evergreen trees against more open hills and meadows. I see more when I’m not focused on the detail, painting intuitively with a mix of acrylics, inks, chalk and oil pastels to capture an emotive response to a place rather than the reality of a specific landscape. Brush strokes and marks are layered and carved with fluid lines that create imagined dream-like patterns. “Hush” is painted on a wood panel with muted shades of slate, moss, pebble and shell, contrasted with a bold graphic swathe of charcoal. Tamara Williams...

Mixed media on wood

In this work by Laurie Barmore, the artist's hand is exceedingly present. Using strong strokes of black and pink creates its own essences of form atop washes of whites and yellows. ...