Artist of the Week - Claire Losada

Claire Losada is this week's Artist of the Week.
Claire says :
"I am a self representing artist and mostly my work reflects my own moods and emotions.
I use my art as a vehicle to convey my emotional states and well being, through use of colour and application of chosen media. Vivid hues translate to give a representation of moods that enlighten the onlooker, where no explanation is necessary.
The paintings, of varying subject matter are set to convey messages through the very essence of their simplicity. The use of subdued ochre hues, appear unsettling purely through the use of colour but a sunset or a sunrise can depict a sense of harmony and serenity and an enviable state of emotion.

These paintings are intended to communicate and reach out to the onlooker, invoking a real emotion. At that moment they are influenced by the artwork, it is having an effect on their mood and state of mind. It is communicating with the onlooker by the very essence of its existence, borne from the emotions and mood of its creator.
The vehicle of paint has been used as a way of expressing myself and venting emotions experienced through the stresses of everyday life. Experiencing a roller coaster of emotions, I sought a vehicle for communicating and retaining my sanity that turned sometimes negative emotions, into something productive and positive.
Some of us have seen sanity, if only in a vision but for me, my vision is communicated through my work.
I am pleased to take on commissions in any media and can provide you with a unique piece of art in a colour scheme that is befitting to the interior design of the environment in which it is to be displayed. Please contact me to discuss ideas at any time!

Click HERE to see more of Claire's work on Affordable British Art

Artist of the Week - Liz Lees

Liz has been drawing and painting all her life. Her first work to be noticed were the little houses she drew on the wall beside her bed in a hotel while the family were on holiday. Deciding not to be influenced by a formal art education, Liz studied Zoology and Botany enjoying the concentration of detailed observation and drawing. From an early age Liz was involved in theatre, influenced by her ventriloquist father. She gained her Stage Designers and Actors Equity card working at North East Theatre in Aberdeen. In 1984 she achieved a Post Graduate Diploma from Guildford School of Acting and Dance. On moving to Manchester to pursue her acting career she performed in television in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Brookside and on stage at the Royal Exchange and on the Edinburgh Fringe. She formed her own theatre company Green Light Theatre writing, directing and performing in shows with environmental themes across the North West of England. She also developed training programmes passing on the skills she has learnt in performance, set design and writing.
Finding Purlieknowe brought Liz back to the North East of Scotland. The cottage was the perfect base in which to show her work while enjoying one of the best views of the fishing village of Catterline. As well as creating her art work Liz was promoting her professional writing and acting skills with groups in Aberdeen. Now recently returned to her roots in London Liz plans to have her work seen in exhibtions and galleries here.

Click HERE to see more of Liz's work on the Affordable British Art gallery

Artist of the Week - Lindi Kirwin

This week, Lindi Kirwin is our Artist of the Week. Lindi was born in Bowdon, Cheshire in 1959 and after bringing up her family, she went on to pursue a successful career as a professional Artist, exhibited in many galleries and selling her work to private collectors, worldwide.

Based at her studio on the 3rd floor at Vernon Mill in Stockport, Lindi’s contemporary paintings are inspired by many of the Old Masters, and of today’s artists, Jenny Saville; yet in contrast to her morbid reflection of the human form, she admires the romantic beauty of Pino Daeni’s style. Egon Schiele is also a firm favourite for inspiration.

Lindi’s passion of figurative work is tastefully provocative and sensual; her land/seascapes are vibrant and atmospheric; all these paintings are executed in her specialism of dry-brush acrylic, using no water. However, it is evident that she is also recognised for her work in oils and mixed media, and her humorous pen illustrations. She uses her photos and sketches for reference and is also inspired by proverbs, quotes, poetry text, which she will successfully interpret into abstract paintings. I particularly love this painting...entitled "Debbie". It is a very clever excercise in light and shade....and it's effects on the contours of the body.

Click HERE to view more of her work on Affordable British Art

Artist of the Week - Diane Jennings

This week we have Diane jennings as our Artist of the Week. Diane, is a professional Artist and very successful Art Tutor. She is a Professional Associate of the SAA (Society for All Artists) which means she carries their endorsement as a tutor and demonstrator.
Diane's work is varied in subject matter, so I had lots to choose from, but decided on this bright and cheerful picture of some sunflowers.....just what you need to cheer you up when it's overcast and miserable.
Diane paints mainly in oils on canvas, although she also uses acrylics and Encaustic wax, holding classes for beginners and improvers in all 3 media, in her "painting my way" workshops. She will be holding "Painting My Way" classes most weeks this year.
There will be classes for the more advanced students as well as the regular ones for beginners. Diane's classes are proving very popular and last year she held a very successful exhibition of her students work.
For the latest updates on which paintings will be done and on what dates please check out Diane's website, by clicking HERE.
To see the results of what can be achieved in classes check out the students and their work page on my site .

More of Diane's own artworks can be seen on the Affordable British Art gallery - click HERE