Opal Evening

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 8 x 10 inches

About the painting:

“I was lucky to capture this beautiful light before the sun sank behind the cloud bank – so often the sunset is thwarted by a low-lying bank of cloud on the North Norfolk coast! The colours I used were a little odd and not my usual palette at all. I enjoyed mixing and working with the different colours, but it was particularly difficult to get accurately the subtleties and transitions in the sky.” 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