In the Company of Trees

In this expressive piece, I channelled the serene beauty of nature, layering acrylic hues to capture an ethereal forest that embraces the calm and freshness of Spring. Through impressionistic strokes and a semi-abstract approach, I captured a sense of tranquil immersion among the trees, while the play of light and shadow instils a dynamic energy. This artwork is meant to bring the restorative essence of the outdoors into one's living space, offering a daily retreat to viewers.
An original artwork, one of a kind, this painting has been created with high quality acrylic paints on deep edged canvas. I begin with observation of the place making notes and taking photographs to work from in the studio. From these beginnings I work intuitively, painting some base layers with a brush and then impasto techniques layer on layer applied with a palette knife. Harnessing optical mixing techniques employed by the impressionists. I continue working until the painting reaches a natural conclusion, resulting in a contemporary painting, which lies between abstraction and realism. The painting continues round the sides, a frame is not needed and it is ready to hang.
For shipping overseas, the painting will need to be taken off the stretcher and rolled into a tube, on receiving the painting it will need to be re-stretched onto a wooden frame.