'All The Blues'

‘All The Blues’

Mixed media on canvas measuring 20” x 28”

This painting began with a lot of texture paste, creating some interest even before I started painting. Then I introduced the different blues, cobalt, light, Prussian and Royal. Some blended as I worked ‘wet on wet’.

The additional colours of yellow and white were needed to lift the piece even more.

Don't be afraid to run your fingers over the painting, it is extremely tactile. Making this painting was an exercise in strengthening myself. Everyday I silently cope, mentally and physically, because I have to, but sometimes I need to remind myself that I do have the resilience to get through. Art helps me express how I feel. I applied the texture paste to the canvas, like I put on a mask of protection, the exterior belies what is really happening within. But just like me it is incredible resilient and hardwearing!

(NB. the liberally applied texture paste makes this one of my heavier paintings)

It is being sold unframed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

It will be sent wrapped in glassine paper to protect the front, corner protectors held on by cling wrap, encased in bubble wrap and packaged in double-walled cardboard.

20% will be donated to The National Brain Appeal