Blue Ritual Painting

This painting is made by drawing lines with expressive and spontaneous action and the resulting marks are then interpreted into colour and shapes. In this sense the art work is an expressive piece which is bounded by feeling and instinct, yet also has a thoughtful and considered aspect on how it will be eventually completed. As in many of the art works I produce, the imagery which gradually manifests and unfolds, reveals symbols or signs that lead to personal interpretations of meaning. The painting was made during the beginnings of spring, and many have said that a bird head shape, (maybe a woodpecker), appears in the top right half of the composition. The idea of the title 'Blue Ritual' comes from research into myths about birds, (especially the Woodpecker), and the relationship they have in British folk-law. The Woodpecker is also revered by the Native American Indians and is often seen carved into totem poles. The photographs you see of a the framed art work show how the painting might look if presented in that way. The painting itself comes in a roll, and is backed on heavyweight, quality fibre-paper so you may frame the work in a way that suits you.