Colleen Shaw
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Mythology, folklore and fairy tales are the main themes in my paintings. I work on canvas which has been primed with white paint.
I use acrylic because I prefer a fast drying medium that is easy to mix. The versatility of acrylic has allowed me to develop a wash and layering technique. This produces deep, intense colour with underlying texture and marks from the previous layer.
Over time I have learned how the colours react to each other when layered and how to give greater depth to an image with washes of colour.
Works Exhibited
- The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum, 2004:
- Cat No 150: "John Barleycorn" 107 x 107cms
- Cat No 151: "Red Earth" 57 x 80cms
- Cat No 152: "Three Sisters" 112 x 105cms
- The Mariners Gallery, 2002:
- Cat No 50: "Moon in a Cup" 76 x 63cms