Amid The Winter Snow

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 7 x 8 inches 

About the painting:

“It had been trying to snow all morning and then just before lunch it finally started to settle. The storm passed and my father and I rushed out while the light was still good. I had forgotten to bring a hat which proved costly as we were caught in another snowstorm whilst I painted. The top half of my body was completely covered in snow by the time I was finished, made even worse as it melted and began dripping down my back! I finally warmed up with a meal at the Gunton Arms Pub with friends from London – and a good anecdote to tell when asked about my day!” 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