16 March 2023

I am proposing to do one large piece of mixed media work that is based on themes of nature that mean a lot to me.   The landscapes of the Scottish Highlands are where I feel most at home and will be inspiration for the colour palette I choose.   I also feel that as I am establishing a sustainable art practice where I make my own paints, from natural resources some foraged, others purchased from sustatianable resources as much as possible.   I would like to represent wildlife as well.  As I am choosing the Scottish Highlands as my colour palette it makes sense that the Golden Eagle features as one of our endangered species.  

I will be making use of off cuts of hardboard and handmade paper some purchased from sustainable sources, and some will be homemade.   I am also looking at experimenting a little with used engine oil and application.   This is a nod to Jackson Pollock and his use of the pouring acrylics designed for the car industry.   The main medium I shall be using is linseed oil based paints and I will be experimenting with how to make up the colours and whether I can mix the pigments to create my own colours, rather than mixing the colour once the paint has been made.  Another technique I will be looking at is using egg tempra, these will either be smaller pieces to compliment my main piece of work, or even integrated in the larger collage.

I am committed to creating a portfolio of works that is made from re-purposed, re-cycled, re-claimed, home made mediums from natural and sustainable sources, either foraged or purchased.

I work better when I just get on and work through feel,  as yet I don’t have a final detailed image in mind, just the key items that I wish it to incorporate.  It will possible take on some inspiration from the fauvism, abstract and surrealism art movements.  Hopefully a nice blend of them all.