I first saw Colleens work at an art fair where the energy and vibrancy engulfed the narrow aisle – I knew immediately I wanted to see more. I am delighted that Colleen has agreed to exhibit at Art at Home, a long way from her Yorkshire base and hope that everyone else will enjoy her gorgeous colour palettes and energetic canvases.
An accomplished artist. Colleen paints sea, landscapes and still life, her work is bold and cheerful and captures the essence of the places and things she paints.
Her works begin as sketches in the landscapes she adores and she uses these sketches as reference for the finished paintings when back in her studio. She works with charcoal, acrylic, pen, ink and oil often combines them all in the same painting and on a variety of surfaces including paper, board and canvas.
When the weather is not kind enough to sketch outside, Colleen gathers flowers and favourite things from her garden and house and draws and paints them in her studio.
Colleen also teaches mixed media painting from her studio and her students are producing some wonderful work. Colleen exhibits throughout the UK and has regular open studios in North Yorkshire where she lives. Her work has also been featured in House and Garden magazine.