'not everyone's cup of tea' - when asked what do i paint? basically, i'm a text-based artist who has completed 'traditional' style landscapes, portraits with my own twist. also i do like to swear and use words that make me chuckle. oh, is the common response, that's not my cup of tea.... well, don't turn your nose up before you have a gander
the 'pure' series that explores short phrases or sentences. they are simple to look at, yet they can hide a complex process of colour choices, positioning and relationship to the text.
there's a saying that a picture paints a thousand words, but sometimes a phrase or a selection of words can raise questions or take you on a journey. it all depends on the words used and what order they are placed. it's an adventure creating vivid images from my weirdly fascinating mind, which is not always pure!
or in fact, the words just might make you smile
'not everyones cup of tea'
original painting - acrylic on saunders 300gsm paper
image size 20 x 20cm
framed 25 x 25cm