At the start of this year the main idea I had was that I wanted to create large semi abstract seascapes that had a real atmospheric feel to them. This idea is something different to what I have worked on in previous projects, but it was something I wanted to put into practice for a while so my final degree project seemed like the best time to do this.
Throughout this project I have worked on large scale canvases, small experiments in a sketch book and back to large scale pieces again. The large scale pieces are what I set out to achieve but by experimenting and working in a sketch book to start with I have also created smaller works, although because of their size they do not create such an overwhelming atmosphere like a larger piece would, however I feel like they create a more serene atmosphere when compared to the large dramatic pieces. When I start painting I never really have a set idea of how I want the finished piece to look, this is because working from memory plays a big part in my process, and I don’t normally paint directly from an image. I find this really helps me to keep a sense of abstraction within my work.
