The Glow Of A Summers Day

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 10 x 8 inches

About the painting:

“These are some of the finest Hollyhocks I have ever seen … they looked so good growing on an old barn with the sun shining on them. It was idyllic working in the hot sun while chickens pecked through the dust. This subject feels like it would have looked the same 100 years ago!” 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