Oil Demonstration 57Nunataks on Glyder Fawr, oil on canvas, 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24")
The inspiration for this painting came from a very cold and misty atmospheric winter walk in Snowdonia. As we approached a summit,
thick layers briefly parted and sunlight burst through clouds to light up the Nunataks of Glyder Fawr.
with a visually stimulating layout
that guides the eye around the
painting. The mixed ground of rock
and snow covering the flanks and
peaks of the mountains gave me
plenty of opportunity to play around
with a palette knife, applying paint
expressively. This can vary from thick
and smooth like ice cream to delicate
broken stippled patterns similar to
those found in stone and scrub. These
techniques are especially relevant to
mountain landscapes where sharp
edges, smooth surfaces and broken
textures are all around.
Moel Siabod in Winter, oil on canvas, 40 x 100 cm (15 x 39")
I spent a whole day in this spot producing sketches and taking photos. The weather was wild and dramatic,
literally changing minute by minute. It was amazing to witness how the weather systems can transform
the landscape, changing the mood and atmosphere of a place many times over in just one single day.