The Maturing Sun

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 8 x 8 inches

About the painting:

“A morning of mist gave way to warm sunshine and a flat calm sea. I painted this from Summers Beach looking towards Pendennis Castle- a King Henry VIII fortress near Falmouth, Cornwall. While I was working a couple of young and inquisitive St Mawes lads came over to watch me paint. They must’ve liked what they saw as one asked if I would sell it! They came a bit closer, inspecting my work, but after a little while their attention span wandered and their young mind soon turned to the swing behind me and they were off, once again playing on the beach!” 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