West Coast 1 in Pastel Painting

Welcome, and thankyou for viewing my profile. I'm an Australian artist of 19 years' experience, working mainly in oils, but not averse to dabbling in other media occasionally. I like to deal with a variety of subjects - the sea and coastal scenery, retro still life, transport, and figure studies, to name a few. Attention to detail and a quality finish are important to me - sometimes too much so! (I'm sure psychologists could diagnose a hopelessly obsessive personality through my work...). The painting knife is my tool of choice, for its versatility and the texture it imparts. During a typical project, I'd spend about 40% of the time on planning and composition, 40% painting freely, and 20% wiping off and repainting. Occasionally, I'll finish a piece without any revisions, which is a very pleasant experience indeed! What inspires me? A chance split-second glimpse of something from an unusual angle, an unexpected change in the light, or the renewal of hope after a bad day... Thanks again for reading my profile, Kind Regards, Colin Madgwick.