DAVID FRENCH
Inspired by Impressionist painters, David’s scenic artworks capture the beauty of the Cornish coast. His travels may have seen him tread the same footsteps as Vincent van Gogh, but his heart always returns home. In 2013, his desire to escape a ‘normal’ life saw him set off with his easel and partner Kath on a round-the-world cycling trip. Exploring the Mediterranean coastline – including Arles and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – helped him to rediscover the stunning landscapes of Cornwall, where he now lives. Painted en plein air and at the mercy of the weather, David’s pieces capture the coast’s colour, movement and atmosphere from a unique perspective. He uses acrylics to retain the intensity of colour and varnish to create depth. David says: “Contrasts of colour and tone are crucial when painting the sea, which needs a certain rhythm and form yet alsomarks of a more randomnature. Thesemarks make the sea come to life!”
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