Almost Dinner Time

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 5 x 6 inches 

About the painting:

“Last January/February time I had a terrible painters block. Having had very little inspiration to paint (and what I did paint was awful!) one afternoon, after another frustrating day, I took a photo of my dog Beau. She was backlit by a cool light from the lounge window, yet the wood burner cast a warm glow on her face so I decided that I would have a go at painting her. It wasn’t my greatest painting, but it felt good to get some paint down and I could see the potential in what I had done. Having finished the piece, exaggerating some of the colours, it turned into a painting that I rather like!” Kieron

The medium:

“The one medium that I have found the most challenging is oil. For years I knew absolutely nothing about this medium, despite having three introductory lessons at age six!

It is only through trial and error, coupled with extensive research online, that I have finally found a way of working that suits me.
If I had to use only one medium for the rest of my life, I would most definitely use oil. I love the historic importance of them, the rich smell of the paint and the fact that no matter what the subject, the medium is suitable … it is just so diverse.
I could use a glazing technique and my work could look flawless and soft with no visible brushstrokes, or heavy impasto layered on a canvas with a palette knife with paint straight from the tube. I love that fact that I can do absolutely anything with it, whatever the subject needs to be captured and whatever way I feel like working.” Kieron