Hayley Freeman

Colourist Artist

Artistic background

I have studied ‘A’ level art, but I see myself as a self-taught Colourist Artist, colourist painting is the style of art where the colours are the dominant feature of the painting rather than the subject matter. When I get the creative bug and start on a new canvas I typically begin by playing with different colour combinations, experimenting with contrasting colours that pop or perhaps just focusing on one particular colour and blending into different tones. Once I have a colour plan in mind the rest of the picture comes into my mind.

I paint primarily with oil colours on canvas, I use mixed media as well as thick paint if I wish the painting to have a textured effect. If oil pastel's have been used I will finish the painting with a varnish to protect it against aging and dirt.

The majority of my work I sign on the front of the painting, some have deliberately not been signed so that the buyer can choose to hang horizontally or vertically.

Where I can I will use recycled packaging in an effort to save our planet. I occasionally reuse canvases and will state this in the painting description.

Postage within the UK only, all packages are tracked and signed for by the receiver.

Quote

"I hope the tranquillity I feel whilst painting shows through my work, if I can bring bring warmth to a room that portrays a positive ambience then my job is complete. " > Hayley Freeman

Interests

My fondness of painting started at an early age, I have always been drawn to vivid colours. I draw inspiration from nature, whether that be from a butterflies wing seen whilst walking or an early morning sunrise pondered at the start of the day whilst enjoying my first coffee.

I paint in my spare time when not working or being a mum. I like to take time for myself and relax with yoga or swimming but painting for me is the only therapy that takes me back to my roots.