David Hillhouse
Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside
I paint acrylics onto a thickly primed acrylic gesso panel. I use a limited palette of colours and do not use white. I often scratch out of my painted surfaces and find the white ground very suitable. This technique is reminiscent of a watercolour method although in acrylics it is possible to scratch out more accurately and to a greater extent. I like to paint allotments and other gardens, old farm buildings and am interested in the way we leave evidence of our activities on landsape. My paintings have an underlying theme of change and time and the way our preconceptions can affect the way we perceive what is or is not of value.
Works Exhibited
- View Two Gallery Liverpool, 2009:
- Cat No 40: "The Saxon Bridge (Illustrated)SOLD" 58 x 48
- Obsidian Art, 2008:
- Cat No 36: "PZ520"
- Cat No 37: "SS104"
- The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, 2004:
- Cat No 94: "Topiary at How Capel"
- Cat No 95: "Over Milnethorpe"
- The Mariners Gallery, 2002:
- Cat No 37: "Allotments at Beaumaris"
Prizewinner: Fine Art Trade Guild Award
- Cat No 37: "Allotments at Beaumaris"