by Stuart Bass.
Acrylic ink on board. This piece is about feeling lost, maybe not in the physical sense but more feeling distracted. What is the lady looking at in this piece?. She isn't simply looking at the fencing. What has grabbed her attention? or what is trying to grab her attention.
Size: 93 x 71 cm.
Maker info: I am a self-taught artist, painting and drawing has always formed an important part of my life. From an early age I had a passion for drawing sea-scapes and countryside scenes. After my formal education I went on to study Theatre design which is where my influence in story telling through my artwork began. Having lived in Sussex all my life, the South Downs and its towns and villages have always been a source of inspiration to me. I particularly enjoy how moonlight changes the mood of a surrounding - offering a dream-like world to escape too and enjoy. My style of working is based around applying inks to canvas or board via a mixture of paint brush and airbrush techniques. The airbrush gives the pictures warmth and depth. The ink blends in after each layer is applied - sometimes making up to 20 - 30 layers of ink. There is a degree of uncertainty as the layers build up, and often I am surprised by the end result. The piece is then finished with a clear resin top coat which deepens and unifies the tones. I have learnt over the years to be disciplined when producing my art and know when to step back from the piece, sensing when the work is complete.