15 years of Paul Corfield
Viewing one of Paul’s paintings is like walking through a summer meadow, with the grass rustling underfoot and the sun kissing your face. As he celebrates 15 years with our publisher, Washington Green, it is a pleasure to reveal his tranquil new artworks. Congratulations on your anniversary! How did you join our family? I sent over my work in 2005. The next day, I was called and offered an interview. All my life, I had dreamed of a career in art. Leaving work to paint full-time was one of the biggest decisions my wife and I have ever had to make. She was fully behind me and has continued to support my artistic career throughout its various twists and turns.
in the USA from the 1930s through to the 1950s. I then became interested in other styles, including photorealism. One day, I packed away my airbrush and purchased some oils, and since then I have never touched it. What do you want people to feel when they see your work? Everyone is drawn to my work for different reasons – for instance to celebrate a new life, or to mourn the passing of another. I’m just happy to paint every day, and I could never have envisaged the effect that my work would have on people.
How has your art changed over the years?
The Start Of Autumn Hand Varnished Giclée on Canvas | Edition of 195 Image Size 61cm x 61cm | Framed Size 71cm x 71cm £550 Framed "Around ten years ago, I painted a short series of small studies. I decided to revisit these to use as a basis for this bigger painting. I opened up the background to add the extensive views.”
I was interested in both pin-up art and airbrushing as a teenager. I loved the stylised approach of George Petty, whose ‘Petty Girls’ were printed on tens of millions of calendars and magazines
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