Before The Heavens Opened

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 8 x 10 inches 

About the painting:

“As the magnificent storm clouds scudded across the sky, I set up to paint my favourite view of Burnham Overy Staithe. I didn’t have long before the sun disappeared, and the rains came. The light was so intense, it shimmered off the creak and wet mud highlighting the jewel-like red boys and the reflected light on the glass window panes.” 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