The Paddock, Fakenham Races

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 17 x 14 inches 

About the painting:

“I like rushing to the paddock after the race, it is so busy with an array of colours and emotions. The beginning of this painting was extremely difficult, I had around seven goes at trying to get the right composition I wanted before settling on this one. 10 to 12 hours a day I spent working on this painting. The evening light and long raking shadows knitted the whole composition together.” 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