29th January- 24th february

I am an impressionist painter who aims to present only what is necessary, and so play with  energy, size, shape and colour in my  exploration of a scene.

Reduction of complex issues to essential concepts was core to my previous career as a teacher. I  continue this approach in this Sunset series where I search for the essence of each land and skyscape. Rather than just presenting the viewer with a final image I have recorded the various stages of my reflections.  

Hence, images are presented in order of painting and generally move from the original scene, to the energy contained, to the forms within and finally to colour reductions, each image attempting to capture the essence of the sunset.

I invite  the viewer to answer questions that arise- .

Is the essence contained in the image?

Should colours be changed like that?

How much reduction is too far?

You decide. Enjoy.

Two grandsons,Tegid and Arfon painted animals that move at dusk. I am delighted to co-exhibit with them

Mike D @mikedartist

@artists24.7    

 ( A gallery Mike currently uses for studio and exhibitions)