Lower Castle Road, St Mawes

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 6 x 10 inches 

About the painting:

“There were a few rain clouds in the sky and despite the forecast looking clear, my father and I got caught in a couple of rain showers while we were out, as is often the way in Cornwall!

I had spotted this subject the previous day, having walked from St Just in Roseland, a small village around six miles from Troro, to the cliffs to St Mawes. It was the shapes of the houses and interesting chimney stacks that caught my eye. The light was fleeting and was at its best (not to bright) for only short periods in time. Adding the old chap ambling down the road to get his morning paper made for a lovely part of the composition. Walking back to the car alongside the harbour, seeing the crystal clear and turquoise waters, my thoughts soon turned to going for a swim!” 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