Between Midnight And The Morning

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 10 x 7 inches 

About the painting:

“I was very keen to paint the moon over Porthcothan bay. Having checked at least three times in the early morning each time I looked out of the window I could see that the moon wasn’t quite in the right place to paint. I got up at 5:30am, which is my normal waking time, to go out to paint this piece. It was quite the challenge … my pochade box was rested on top of a blackthorn hedge and was being buffeted by the wind while I worked in the early morning gloom.” 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