by janette summerfield RBSA SWA
Soft Pastel
h: 28 w: 28 d: 1 (cms).
This painting depicts part of the deer park in the grounds of Raby Castle, Staindrop, Darlington, on a cold and misty morning in November. It is drawn using Unison soft pastels onto a light coloured Pastelmat. I wanted to capture the rich colours of the trees standing out from the mist that was fast descending onto the park. Pastel is a very versatile medium; it allows for experimenting with different mark making, exploring ways to depict the structural and tactile qualities of grass and foliage, creating and building up textures. Blocks of colour were randomly applied, using the pastel on its side. Layers are built up by either using the same colour, or a range of colours. Sometimes I like to create a crisp, clear line by using masking tape and applying and blending pastel up to the edge of that tape. Carefully removing the tape reveals a beautifully crisp line. I applied this technique to several areas of the painting.
£625 (As exhibited.)
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by janette summerfield RBSA SWA
Soft Pastel
h: 28 w: 28 d: 1 (cms).
This painting depicts a part of a scene on private land in Fir Tree, a village in County Durham. It is drawn using Unison soft pastels onto coloured Pastelmat. I’m drawn to scenes that have colour, texture and pattern in them, I like to explore ways to depict these qualities in my work and this landscape gave me the opportunity to do just that. I was struck by the strong horizontal lines created by the trees, and the undulation of the fields, both contrasting dramatically with the change of colour in the sky, which I exaggerated by heightening the colours used, especially the trees. My preferred medium of pastel allowed me to experiment with different mark making, allowing me to build up and create textures. I applied horizontal sweeps of colour to the foreground, achieved by using the pastel on its side, to create a sense of movement. Using the same technique I then layered another colour on top to add more depth. I used masking tape to create some sharp lines.
£625 (As exhibited.)
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by janette summerfield RBSA SWA
Oil
h: 20 w: 20 d: 1 (cms).
This still life explores the dynamic interplay of reflection, distortion, and texture. The copper tumbler and brass pot, with their highly polished surfaces, capture and transform the colors around them, subtly bending the shapes of the cherries and their surroundings. The five cherries, rich in hue and ripeness, offer a contrast to the metallic sheen, their deep bloom standing out against the cooler tones of the table and the dark background. The composition guides the eye naturally, with the cherry and its curved stalk at the bottom right acting as a visual entry point. Light plays a central role, emphasising the reflective nature of the objects and the way they echo and reshape the forms within the scene.
£460 (As exhibited.)
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