Artist of The Week - Naomi Rae

The Artist of the Week this week has been Naomi Rae. Naomi grew up in an artistic family in the thriving art colony of St. Ives and drawing and painting has always been part of Naomi's life. A move to New Zealand provided the opportunity to develop her skills and on her return to St Ives she began painting full time. Although abstract in form, and painted in the studio, the canvases originate from close-up photographs of the surrounding landscape. Naomi is drawn to her subjects by texture and colour; surfaces that have decayed and weathered, such as peeling paint, rotting wood and corroding metal. Back in the studio these photographs provide the basis for the finished pieces. Acrylic is sometimes combined with stitching and textile work, to produce vibrant and textured canvases.
To see more of Naomi's work click HERE