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The captivating new collection comprises 8 oil paintings
CHILDHOODMEMORIES The paintings reflect a time when childhood was all about make-believe, with children relying on their imagi- nation and whatever is to hand – from dustbin lids to cricket bats - to recreate their super heroes. "Kids today have a great time and just as much fun but usually in a very different way", said Davidson. "Back then, when children wanted to play-act a character they simply pretended; now they usually have costumes and video games." "I've never forgotten what it feels like to be child. Pretty much all of my works stems frommy own memories and imagination, and I rarely turn to things like photos for inspiration", Davison added. "A lot of people talk about finding their inner child but I think that for me it's more about finding my inner adult." "Many people tell me that my paintings take them right back and evoke lots of happy childhood memories. It's a great feeling for me that I can do that and a real honour." GALLERY The newStar Wars-themed collection is available in galleries nationwide, or view online at washingtongreen.co.uk
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on to painting as soon as he has a rough doodle of his ideas. He begins with a colour wash over the surface to get rid of the white of the canvas then paints into the wash in acrylics. Blocks of shapes and shadows follow, then colour and definition. Next are glazes of colour over the whole canvas, then Davison paints over the figures again to give them a looser look. He also uses a brown glaze over the entire painting, which cleverly knits the foreground and background images together.
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