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The best laid plans!

8/4/2020

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Oops! Well I stated at the end of my last blog that I planned to do a series of seascapes in oils, but as you can see from the pictures below I haven't followed that plan! It was put on ice for a short time whilst I experimented with creating a series of mixed media paintings.   

 The first of the paintings in the series is based around an oriental spiritual theme with the Buddha, Mandala, Japanese anemones with a hint of cherry blossom, but it also has a suggestion of high rise buildings and communications and that's why it's called 'Culture Clash'. The second one is a variation on the theme using different colours and textures with a slight difference in arrangement. The third painting is called East meets East and depicts symbols of a simpler life before the age of high rise buildings and world wide communications. 
                                                   
The painting on the right is not part of the series was commissioned especially as a gift. I've incorporated various elements into it that the person loves making it uniquely personal to them.. It's also painted in their favourite colours. The most thoughtful gifts always make the recipients cry with emotion and that's what this one did! I hope you enjoy this series. If you're interested in purchasing or commissioning a painting either as a gift for a loved one or for yourself, or in joining a workshop and learning how to create your own then please do get in touch.       

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Variety is the spice of life!

7/2/2020

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There is an old saying, 'Variety is the spice of life'. This has been my mantra when it comes to painting and you can see from a small selection of my work below that I like to mix it up and keep things interesting! There are so many types of paint, textures, colour schemes, subjects, moods and lighting. Why limit yourself when you can utilise all of these to flex your creative muscles? 
Of course there's a financial consideration for focusing on one. Also while using one medium and working constantly on one subject you can practice and perfect more easily and in less time. It's clearly the practical way to go but I'm like a kid in a sweetshop, an art suppliers dream.                      You can learn and grow for a lifetime. It can be endlessly fascinating and absorbing, even a form of mindfulness. That's not to negate the fact that it can also be extremely frustrating and at times  disheartening. If you constantly try new things the struggle is real and you can produce a variety of work but have a number of outcomes including disasters. Of course there is no right or wrong way to work. Many of the most admired artists use one medium or maybe two and they stick to one subject and master it.                                                                                                                                    Having said all that, I do like to create series of paintings and each of the individual examples below are one of several in various series I've painted. I hope you will enjoy the slideshow below. I have a passion for the sea so my next plan is to focus on painting a series of seascapes in oils.  I invite you to come along with me on my  journey!

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    My name is Heather Matthews and I am a self taught artist. This sounds a bit like I'm introducing myself at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and it's perfectly true that I am addicted to painting.                                     I challenge myself constantly across all different mediums and this means I remain excited about my art.  It's such a rush when you achieve something you never dreamt you could.                  That's also why I love to teach. It's this natural high that I pass on to my students. ​

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