Upon Southern Shores Painting

This is one of a series of paintings I have recently produced on textured hardboard - I start by applying a layer of gesso (white acrylic) to give the board a textured base. The work is then built up layer upon layer - this involves a process of adding and wiping back the pigment (using a variety of methods and implements). Eventually, the image begins to emerge and evolve as it is pulled into being - this way of working means allowing (and accepting) the element of chance as a major factor within the creative process.