Nothing can be more metaphysical than rock, the very foundation of the planet we occupy. Often rocks go unnoticed beneath our feet and our knowledge of them is limited, but for an artist they hold endless fascination in their variety. The range is vast; from the very hardest through to the softest soap stones, so easily sculpted; from the jagged edges of granite to the smooth contours of sandstone, there is so much for the artist to explore.
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‘Rocks’ print edition, sifting through ideas
Nothing can be more metaphysical than rock, the very foundation of the planet we occupy. Often rocks go unnoticed beneath our feet and our knowledge of them is limited, but for an artist they hold endless fascination in their variety. The range is vast; from the very hardest through to the softest soap stones, so easily sculpted; from the jagged edges of granite to the smooth contours of sandstone, there is so much for the artist to explore.
‘Rocks’ print edition, working with a sketchbook
Nothing can be more metaphysical than rock, the very foundation of the planet we occupy. Often rocks go unnoticed beneath our feet and our knowledge of them is limited, but for an artist they hold endless fascination in their variety. The range is vast; from the very hardest through to the softest soap stones, so easily sculpted; from the jagged edges of granite to the smooth contours of sandstone, there is so much for the artist to explore.
Rocks’ print edition, the beginning
Nothing can be more metaphysical than rock, the very foundation of the planet we occupy. Often rocks go unnoticed beneath our feet and our knowledge of them is limited, but for an artist they hold endless fascination in their variety. The range is vast; from the very hardest through to the softest soap stones, so easily sculpted; from the jagged edges of granite to the smooth contours of sandstone, there is so much for the artist to explore.
Man of Sorrow 1a
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‘Man of Sorrow’ series of painting and etching forms part of my Tableaux of Dreams collection of work. It is important to see them in that context rather than an isolated work to appreciate the common themes, in particular the use of symbolism.
Mixing paints, Rembrandt’s House, Amsterdam
Low tide, Thames foreshore
