My work ranges from semi representational to non representational art and covers an eclectic choice of subjects.
When working I like to produce interesting and expressive brush strokes, scrapes, lines, textures and colours. I am more interested in the coloration and abstractness of a painting rather than its attention to accuracy in appearance or perspective.
I work mostly from my sketches or photographs, trying hard not to be influenced by the source materials colours, leaving me free to experiment. For me it’s the process of creating the piece that excites me, pushing and pulling the paint around the canvas, laying down of layers then stripping them back again, waiting to see what develops and where it’s going next.
When you look at my work I want you to get close and involved in the process, stick your face into the painting and step back smelling of paint!
The Abstract expressionists of the American school have all influenced in my work in some way
I hope you enjoy my work
Kip