Hello from the gorgeous city of Bath. A city steeped in history… if you take a moment to stop and listen you may just hear the echoes of Jane Austen and Thomas Gainsborough walking these streets.
Working mostly in oils and mixed-media, I adore gorgeous colour combinations and building the layers to add depth and interest. Perhaps combining a mix of refined classicism with an expressive edge. Florals and portraits are recurring subjects, capturing in both a fleeting moment in 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 aim to capture a sense of mood, a snapshot in time that evokes 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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– Becky McCarthy