Salt Air

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£950.00

Colin was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland and educated at Birmingham Institute of Art, gaining a BA Honours Fine Art Degree in 1997. He has exhibited in England and Scotland and has work in private and public collections.

Colin’s technique of working with oils and palette knife enables him to capture the movement, light and textures of the landscapes and seascapes of the West Coast of Scotland that inspire his work. He paints from memory and intuition allowing the viewer to bring their own experiences to the painting.

"People often value paintings of a place they have visited, because they need to feel a connection with it and want to be reminded of where they have been. Lots of people have a longing to be by the sea. The freedom of being at the coast: the sounds, the smells, the sensation of being healthy and alive. I want my landscapes to share in that sensation, but I don't simply want to offer up a superficial representation.

I regularly travel to Scotland, where I find the high drama of the Scottish Coast, a constant source of influence for my paintings. There's a challenge involved in my work. With every canvas I attempt, I am searching for something. Beyond simply looking at my paintings and gaining an aesthetic pleasure, I do think it's important that they offer up space for thought" - Colin Carruthers

oil on canvas, 22x30 cm excl. frame