Introducing Ginny McDermott fresh back from the RA where she had one of her paintings displayed and sold from the wall of the Summer Exhibition! Q: How do you approach the creative process? Do you plan meticulously or embrace spontaneity? A: I spend a fair amount of time planning. If I’m using oils I need to plan my time effectively as I paint wet-in-wet so need to complete a painting within about a 3 day period. Time is more flexible with acrylics. I tend to build up layers of colour in acrylics so spend the planning time on working out colour ways and layering ideas. Q: What techniques or mediums do you use to create your artwork? A: My semi abstract acrylic paintings tend to use a large variety of tools for mark making and are quite spontaneous once I get going. In oils I prefer to paint mostly with a palette knife and have a clear and ordered composition to work to. Q: Are there any specific artists or art movements that have influenced your style? A: I like the impressionist idea the best i.e. that you are creating an impression, an artist’s impression, of a place or a feeling or an idea rather than something which is entirely realistic. I love the work of the Glasgow Boys, the colour palettes used by Bonnard and the compositions and light of Hopper. Q: Can you explain the concept or message behind your work? A: My ‘people’ paintings are all about the beauty or intensity of an ordinary moment, whether it’s a lone individual or interactions within a group. My landscapes tend not to feature figures and are more about creating the atmosphere of a place, trying to capture the movement of the wind and the depth of the sky...quite tricky! Q: What emotions or reactions do you hope to evoke in viewers through your art? A: I want the viewer to feel drawn into the painting, to feel as though they can smell the grass, feel the breeze, marvel at the intensity of colour in nature, or in the case of my ‘people’ paintings, share the moment of the interaction between figures.
Q: Can you share any interesting or challenging moments you encountered while creating this piece?
A: While I was painting this a parcel was delivered featuring some interestingly patterned paper as packing material. It reminded me of tyre treads and so ended up being used to create the upward light grey streaks on the left hand side. Q: How do you know when a piece is finished? Do you ever feel tempted to keep making changes? A: When the production of a piece has been really intense, I usually reach a point where I just know that it’s pretty much finished, at which point I stop and let it sit on the easel for a day or so and adjust it if necessary. I try not to tinker unnecessarily, tempting though it is sometimes. Q: Do you sell your work online? A: Yes, I have a website which lists work for sale, though buyers need to contact me by email or social media in order to buy. Where else can we see your work? Northern Makes Gallery, Bollington and The Luxe Company, Coney Street, York Do you accept commissions? Yes, if the subject appeals to me You can see more of Ginnys work here: FACEBOOK: @ginnymcdermottartist INSTAGRAM: @ginny.mcdermott LINKED IN: www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-mcdermott-4134967/ WEBSITE : www.ginnymcdermott.co.uk EMAIL: ginny@ginnymcdermott.co.uk
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Make yourself a cuppa and relax with our Q&A with Northern Girl Kate Fawcett. Q: How do you approach the creative process? Do you plan meticulously or embrace spontaneity? A: I embrace spontaneity but I prepare meticulously by collecting a great deal of source material using my sketchbook and camera. Back in the studio these sketches and photographs are used as reference for further studies in bigger sketchbooks or on paper. It is only then that I approach the canvas or wooden panels on which I prefer to work. My subject matter is always rooted in the outdoors whether it be an image from the wider landscape, park or garden. Q: What techniques or mediums do you use to create your artwork? A: I work in an expressive and dynamic fashion building up many layers of paint, collage and mixed media, often sanding back or scraping though the layers until I am satisfied that the painting is finished. I like to use unusual tools to apply the paint including large decorating brushes, old credit cards, sponges and pieces of scrunched up paper. My aim is not to recreate a perfect copy of the original sketch or photograph but is more an emotional response to it. Q: Are there any specific artists or art movements that have influenced your style? A: The Expressionists and Abstract Expressionists. I love the works of Matisse, Van Gogh, Joan Eardly, Tracy Emmin and Anselm Keifer to name but a few. Q: Can you explain the concept or message behind your work? A: To express the emotions that I feel from looking at and being out in the landscape. Q: What emotions or reactions do you hope to evoke in viewers through your art? A: I hope the viewer is drawn to my work because they can recognise in it something that is authentic,unique, colourful or joyful.
Q: How do you know when a piece is finished? Do you ever feel tempted to keep making changes?
A: I tend to spend too much time making changes but one just knows when it’s time to call it finished. There’s a sense of achievement. Q: Do you sell your work online? A: Not formally but I have sold a lot of paintings through receiving enquiries on social media. Q: Where else can we see your work? A: Most of my work is sold through exhibitions. As a member of The Northern Girls I am really looking forward to our upcoming exhibition at the beautiful Clonterbrook Gallery at the beginning of November Q: Do you accept commissions? A: Yes You can see more of Kate's work at The Clonterbrook Gallery from 3-5th November FACEBOOK: KateFawcettArtist INSTAGRAM: artykatefawcett WEBSITE www.northerngirls.co.uk |
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