Shell’s Notes

Sitting in a waiting room some years ago, waiting for my child whilst they were talking to a counsellor.

I was feeling very sad and worried for them.

An example of my interest in light and dark.

I took several photos and have spent some time this morning cropping them to get the composition and effect I want. I’m interested in the journey away into the dark. I also love the pattern of shadows on the farthest away brick building on the left, and the ominous feeling created by the metal fencing on the right of the white building.

These paintings put me in mind of photos I have taken. I’ve been back through my gallery and found some of them. I’ll post them and also use some of them for ideas for my own art.

Don’t know if I’m going off-curriculum already but I don’t care. I’m fascinated by Parrish’s work and want to explore ways to depict light and colour myself. My art skills are extremely limited. It is going to be a massive learning curve.