 Leila's aim is to capture the essence of her subject while allowing a personal response from you as the viewer. We all have different life experiences, and sometimes a painting will evoke something personal to you. The use of texture (or not) is relevant, and many of Leila's paintings contain apparently random textures, as well as thoughtfully placed additions. Life is full of the unexpected, and these random textures represent the unexpected elements which make life interesting and unique.
Previous experience with ceramics and printmaking have been instrumental in her love of an exciting and thoughtfully executed surface quality. Some paintings specifically exclude texture, presenting a smooth, calm surface. Her chosen medium is acrylic for its versatility, and exciting potential for including mixed media, such as muslin and sand. She uses top quality Golden Acrylics, keeping to a limited palate to create harmony throughout her work.
Leila was brought up in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, and spent many hours on the beach, in all weathers, soaking up the essence of the cold North Sea (sometimes literally). This time has had a major impact on her work as an artist, and her fascination with the beach and sea has developed accordingly.
After a Business Studies degree, and 12 years as an accountant, she made time for her love of painting, attending Hereford College of Art & Design. Regular trips to The St Ives School of Painting have also been an important source of inspiration and technical guidance, and she started selling her paintings through galleries in 2004. As well as mixed exhibitions she has had several solo shows, and her paintings are enjoyed in France, Italy, Israel, the USA and Hong Kong, as well as the UK. Most of her paintings are on box canvases, with the image continuing around the edge.
In 2007 she completed a Diploma in Precious Metal Clay at the Mid Cornwall School of Jewellery, and at the start of 2010 she moved from Gloucestershire to Sussex. She is delighted to be closer to the sea once more.
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Leila Godden
Size: 12.00" x 8.00"
Price: £99.00
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