Scott Naismith

Colour Combustion - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Oil Acrylic

2015

Oil, acrylic and gold leaf on canvas For centuries, artisans and artists have turned to gold leaf as a way to make their creations shimmer and shine. Also many contemporary artists ...

"My recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and colour through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water droplets or frozen ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. They have the ability to refract and reflect, creating an ever changing perception of light which inspires my use of colour. I am constantly referring to the paradox of a cloud’s perceived weight and its fragility and the relationship between the cool and warm colours created by it. I have become increasingly interested in catching the moment when heavy overcast clears to reveal clear blue sky, a cool colour that complements the warmth it brings. While the most obvious manifestation of light refraction at this time would occur in the form of a rainbow, I will be concerned with accentuating the infinite, more subtle effects. I find myself inspired increasingly by the works of Turner, who created ephemeral atmospheric effects using large washes of liquid paint. Other influences include Henry Matisse, Francis Cadell...

"My recent work now becomes more involved with cloud cover and its effect on light and colour through both its translucent and opaque properties. Clouds are visible masses of water d...

The Dutch multidisciplinary artist, Ger Doornink, specialises in painting, illustration and photography. Time spent living in Tokyo, Milan and currently Amsterdam, has heavily influe...

The Dutch multidisciplinary artist, Ger Doornink, specialises in painting, illustration and photography. Time spent living in Tokyo, Milan and currently Amsterdam, has heavily influe...

The Dutch multidisciplinary artist, Ger Doornink, specialises in painting, illustration and photography. Time spent living in Tokyo, Milan and currently Amsterdam, has heavily influe...

This complex, yet abstract artwork is a typical piece by Ilana Seati, exploring themes of the human condition, truth and fantasy. This bold composition on stretched canvas measures 1...

This complex, yet abstract artwork is a typical piece by Ilana Seati, exploring themes of the human condition, truth and fantasy. This bold composition on stretched canvas measures a...

This complex, yet abstract artwork is a typical piece by Ilana Seati, explories themes of the human condition, truth and fantasy. This bold composition on stretched canvas measures a...

A time when I can do what I like doing the most, Serving myself literally, a slice of life on a toast. A time when I can do my own thing and find peace, When I do not have to constan...

The essence conveyed by the artwork is evident: vocalizing one's convictions and taking a firm stance becomes less daunting in the presence of a circle of supportive companions. In a...

Yorùbá will say "Ayànmọ ni kádàrá" All that has become part of me is "FATE" designated beforehand and these are what will make and lead me to my peak. So I embrace my past and what comes with pride Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Abiola was born in 1992, in Odo-ona Elewe, Ibadan, Nigeria. He was trained and mentored by Mr. Tope Fatunmbi...