Hello from the gorgeous city of Bath. A city steeped in history… take a moment to stop and listen for the echoes of Jane Austen, Mary Shelley and Thomas Gainsborough walking these streets.
Working mostly traditionally in oils and mixed-media, I adore the subtleties of colour combinations and building the layers to add depth and interest, a refined classicism with an expressive modern edge. Florals and portraiture are recurring themes, capturing a moment with an acknowledgement of the unavoidable passage of time.
I’m currently on a self-set 100-portraits challenge, called the Impermanence Series, pushing myself to explore inspiration from the classics, pop culture and self-portraits. In all my paintings I am to capture a sense of mood, a moment in time that evokes a feeling and tells a story.
Education: University of the West of England, Bacherlors Degree in Art & Social Context and a Masters Degree in Fine Art & Context.
Member: New Bath Arts Club
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Thanks for stopping by!
– Becky McCarthy