Stylised Seascape

For some time I have been wanting to try a different technique in my acrylic paintings – a less is more approach. By not underpainting and leaving sections of the canvas bare or 'naked', one achieves a lighter feel, even though it is a riskier way of painting similar to watercolour. You have to be more deliberate with composition and the way you apply colour, not wanting to stain the primed stretched cotton. ‘Stylised Seascape’ (91cm x 122cm, acrylic on canvas) inspired by Castlemartin, Pembroke was the perfect opportunity to give it a test run. I am really pleased with the result and already have some other compositions percolating in my head…