The artist

I paint primarily in transparent watercolour.

My main work leans to abstract/expressionism but I do not restrict my efforts solely to this approach, as I experiment with various styles, including pen and wash drawings, realistic landscapes and still life.
Biography..

Works in wood

I no longer work in wood as  I  prefer to concentrate on painting. I hope to return to a limited output of wooden creations in the future, especially since my daughter gave me her wood-turning lathe!

 

Watercolours on panels

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Paintings are first prepared on watercolour paper, which is then attached to the panel with an acrylic adhesive under pressure. Once properly adhered, the paper is trimmed to the exact size of the panel. The surface is then sprayed with an archival varnish containing a UV filter. Additionally, the pieces can be finished with a self-leveling gel which gives a deep lustre to the piece.

Pieces developed in this manner are impervious to damp and sunlight. They may be hung as is, without the need for a frame or for glass. The varnish is removable for conservancy work. Of course, a "float" frame may be used if desired.

An alternative is "Aquaboard" - a rigid surface of clay-based material on a rigid board support -either a thin board or a 2" gallery support. This format may also be treated as above.