Not much to say about this one. 12’’ x 10’’ on canvas board.
Including the ‘duds’
There are aspects of this sketch that I like, but other parts unresolved or over-painted. It’s all a learning process and that’s all I’m doing. Sharing the learning.
Small woven basket
Freezing cold but still managed to do a daily oil sketch. I’m enjoying this!
Sheep skull
It’s freezing in the studio today. We’re waiting for logs to be delivered for the wood burner so I’ve resorted to biting scrap frames abs what-not. Just about warm enough to paint this oil sketch of a sheep’s skull. Some of it is not quite […]
Back to basics
A bit of repetition on a theme here (sorry), but I really need to get back to basics. In fact, calling it ‘basic’ is a misnomer. Getting back to the ‘hard’ is more like it. Observation. Painting what I see (what I actually see). It’s […]
Oil Sketches
Anybody that knows me will know that now and again I struggle with confidence. This is particularly apparent when I’m painting, or more to the point, not painting. It’s about connection. Sometimes I ‘get’ the connection and everything buzzes along for a while. Other times, […]
Riverbank Sketching
Yesterday I spent the morning with fellow artist James Aldridge walking along the river Avon at Coombe, near Enford for his Queer River project (see queerriver.com for more). James wanted to understand more about my painting practice; my interests in history, place and outer-body intuitive […]
Walking at Night (Summer)
Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas (framed). 51 cm x 41 cm. From my recent exhibition ‘Interbeing’ at The Pound arts centre, Corsham. £395 + pp. Please contact me to express an interest in this item.
Ancestors Watching
Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas (framed). 50 cm x 50 cm. From my recent exhibition ‘Interbeing’ at The Pound arts centre, Corsham. £395 + PP. Please contact me to express and interest in this item.
The Hill People That Lived in the Sky
Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas (framed). 46 cm x 36 cm. From my recent exhibition ‘Interbeing’ at The Pound arts centre, Corsham. £395 + PP. Please contact me to express and interest in this item.
My Family Are Coming
Acrylic and oil pastel on board (framed). 43 cm x 35 cm. From my recent exhibition ‘Interbeing’ at The Pound arts centre, Corsham. £395 + PP. Please contact me to express and interest in this item.
Exaltation Enters the Land and My Body
Mixed media on canvas (framed). 55 cm x 46cm. From my recent exhibition ‘Interbeing at The Pound arts centre, Corsham’ £395 + PP. Contact me to express an interest in this item.
Jonathan Mansfield 