One hair of thine; see how I weep and sigh Painting

My passion… painting! My subject…portraiture and the human form.  Using contemporary art practices I ask questions about the human condition through my paintings. I do not see my role as trying to answer philosophical, scientific, or poetic questions about human existence.  I simply observe and record what I see and feel using visual qualities that convey a sense of feeling from my subjects. This is what drives me to create the art that I do. Working from manipulated photographs and film stills, my current body of work is inspired by the female form in water.  Using contemporary paint applications, and wet in wet painting techniques, I capture the fluidity and movement of water.  Contemporary stencilling techniques from pop art influences place the figure in the foreground of my expressionistic backgrounds.  This underwater habitat is refreshing and liberating, creating a sense of suspension and quietness.   Why this painting…I work from found and created photographs and I took this image using an underwater camera. The resulting image of my model was such a beautiful contrast between the darkness of the background and the brightness of the red hair. I loved the fact that the hair and the pearls were moving through the water.  When looking for a backdrop to best display this piece it looked amazing and could honestly fit almost every possible room so long as it could physically fit! Materials… I have used high quality artist acrylic paints and mediums from Matisse and Golden, and Liquitex Professional Spray Paint. I have also finished the painting with a high gloss oil based varnish.  As with most of my paintings I personally mount the board on an “inbuilt” frame.  I then paint the board and frame as one unit. This is a large piece so I recommend hanging it directly from the two D rings that I supply on the back of the painting. The wooden board is subject to environmental influences which may create short term movement in the board/mount.  Hence I recommend 2 hooks holding the painting directly to the wall, not a single hook from a single wire. Signed on the Back. Original artwork by Kerry Inkster.