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Caroline Shotton
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art of fine portraiture with her signature humour and sense of fun and colour. “I have always been captivated by surrealism and impressionism and I like the fact that much of my work now successfully combines elements from these eras” she says. For the new collection Caroline has switched from acrylic to oils which has had a dramatic impact on her tech- nique and style. “I really wanted a more traditional look – rich, dusky aged backgrounds and a more refined and detailed finish.” Using layers of glaze and varnish to build up the dense colour she chose each background to complement the natural colouring of the animals. In Dizzy Heights featuring the giraffe duo, the background is a deep blue which makes their necks feel even longer as they reach for the sky. In Ebony and Ivory the dusty brown resonates with themes of Africa and heat, offering an unusual contrast to the monochrome stripes of the handsome pair of zebras. In the wittily titled The Last Straw the rich deep burgundy serves as a stunning backdrop to the camels intriguing faces. “All the animals’ faces fascinate me with their incredible bone structure – especially camels who are just plain bizarre” laughs Caroline. Painting the eyes is usually the last part of the process. Caroline maintains it is the most impor- tant part in determining the mood of the painting. “Just the finest brushstrokes can change the personality of the portrait immensely” she says, and her aim is to create images where a story can be told with expression – but leaving interpretation open to the viewer’s imagination. “Most simply, my work is just about making people smile.”
3 Ronnie 4 Charlie Portfolio of four Image 15¼" x 11" Framed £2,650 Paper only £1,950
Giclée edition of 295
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Stones in style
An exceptional artistic talent, Ronnie Wood , guitarist with the The Rolling Stones offers an exhilarating ringside view of the band on stage
Wood has painted for the last 35 years in tandemwith his meteoric musical career. Passionate and dedicated, he takes his inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Van Gogh and Picasso, and says
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“I have always been captivated by surrealismand impressionism - and I like the fact that much of mywork now successfully combines elements from these eras”
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“When I get inspired, I feel almost possessed - and I just have to paint.”
his art is almost like a compulsion. “When I get inspired I feel almost possessed and I just have to paint.” This new limited edition collection of four portraits inevitably feature his iconic band mates. The original pieces were created using pen and ink and then washed with watercolours, to create a stylish and elegant feel, instantly capturing the swagger of Mick Jagger, the laid back demeanour of Charlie Watts as well as his own assured self-portrait of a man at ease with his musical talent. Technically brilliant, Wood convincingly displays the intimacy of the relationship between subject and artist and the result is positively visceral as his work conveys all the wonder of a live concert.
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Canvas edition of 150
Image 24" x 24" Framed £599
2 The Last Straw
Canvas edition of 150
Image 24" x 24" Framed £599
Gallery The brand new collection by Caroline Shotton will be available in galleries around the UK in March 2012 washingtongreen.co.uk
Gallery This new collection from Ronnie Wood is available in galleries around the UK from April 2012 washingtongreen.co.uk
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FINE ART COLLECTOR SPRING 2012
SPRING 2012 FINE ART COLLECTOR
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