 Art is something that has interested me all my life. I recall my grandmother teaching me to paint a Viking's head in oil paints when I was only small. Until recently, when I have attended painting classes to hone my skills, I had largely taught myself and viewed my artistic pursuit as not much more than a hobby. I once worked in technical drawing, but am very pleased to now be pursuing art more seriously. I love to be versatile, but I believe my particular artistic style is largely centred around focusing on beauty that might otherwise be overlooked, looking beyond the obvious. I now paint predominantly in watercolours, but also use other mediums, such as oils, pastels and acrylics.
I feel passionate about the local area in Somerset, my relatives having lived and farmed in the vicinity for generations. I enjoy painting landscapes – scenes such as Brent Knoll, the Mendips and the Quantocks, as well as townscapes – buildings around Burnham and Highbridge in addition to my birthplace, Bridgwater. It has been exciting to explore various parts of Britain and I lived for a time in Ireland, all of this inspiring my work. An avid photographer, I work both from photos and sketching in situ. Further to what has been mentioned, maybe with “farming blood” in me, I enjoy painting animals. I have also received various commissions - from painting people's homes, pets or favourite flowers to even a friend's beloved mini!
Echoing the feelings of many, art is surely calming and peaceful, but it can also be arresting and exciting - all of which improves the quality of our lives, whether we are the producer or the recipient. Naturally, I draught scenes that have special meaning to me, but I hope the warmth I feel is imparted to the viewer. Both before and during the project, an artist is, in effect, taking a journey, but it continues after its completion - great reward is to be had from the knowledge that someone else may be appreciating the finished result. Yes, a picture can be treasured for a lifetime when someone else's mind and heart has, perhaps, engaged with it.Artgallery rating
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Timothy Smith
Size: 10.00" x 12.00"
Price: £25.00
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