Can’t believe it’s December…… I had said I would do a new blog and newsletter at the beginning of November so much for that!
This time last year art shows, Art Source in the RDS and Edinburgh Art Fair, were all done and dusted……..
I thought I’d talk about technique and ideas incorporated in my art…. Ideas sometimes pop into my mind… I compose ideas in my head before I start a new canvas.. observing anything and everything over the years leads to this process. Negative space most important.. that is where the figures or objects are positioned on the canvas and what ‘shape’ the space around them takes on.. balance, size, and position are all important. It becomes instinctive over the years, and makes life a lot easier!
I hope my art leaves a space for interpretation from the viewer, for example if I paint one of my faces in the visage range, I hope it reminds the observer of someone personal to them. To say it is personal to me isn’t much use to you! Of course I hope to paint generic features that resonate with everyone.
I aim to give an impression of a person or place , a hazy deconstructed version of a landscape, bowl, or people. If I want an exact reproduction I would use photography….muted colours are part of this process.
Visits for viewing and collecting reserved art 🖼 are hopefully operational again. Masks, distancing and hand hygiene all in place!
To call into view art in time for Christmas for your home or for a gift…. e mail - ruthie@ashenhurst.com or click ‘contact’ on my website.
All presents gift wrapped with a selection of art cards included.
Have a great Christmas , and thank you for all your support during this unique year!
