In Quiet Peace Awakes The Welcome Morn

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 10 x 12 inches 

About the painting:

“My father and I were both up at 3am to make sure we had enough time to get to this perfect location before sunrise. I love those early starts in the summertime, if they are not too much of a regular occurrence … I was up at that time of the morning three or four times in two weeks making the most of a nice spell of weather. This particular morning was the last of the early starts and it was a lyrical morning on the banks of the River Bure alongside cattle grazing in the dewy meadows. I have an app on my phone that tells me what birds are singing. Within three minutes it detected; Pigeons, Blackbirds, Wrens, Reed Warblers, Blackcaps, Chiffchaffs, Crows, Collared-doves, Song Thrush, Pheasants and a Peacock!” 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