Cathy Smale
I am inspired by the world around me, by reality, and by the imagery and designs that dominate our modern world. Particularly drawn to landscapes, cityscapes, places and events, and also finding myself attracted by the colour of an object, the pattern of a fabric, or the detail of a surface.
In creating my paintings, I begin with sketches, notes and images, to compose a visual journal of an experience, time or place. Key features of the drawing are enhanced with shapes and colour, building up layers of oil paint with brushes and palette knife.
In creating my paintings, I begin with sketches, notes and images, to compose a visual journal of an experience, time or place. Key features of the drawing are enhanced with shapes and colour, building up layers of oil paint with brushes and palette knife.
Floating Market, Thailand
South Stack, Anglesey
Festival Rhythms - I participated as Artist in Residence at the 2010 Rhythms of the World Festival at Hitchin Priory, and produced a painting combining several perspectives, creating an image of the whole festival.