When Sunbeams Through The Window Steal

 Kieron Williamson | Oil on Board | 7 x 5 inches

About the painting:

“I painted this on the first morning of our holiday to Cornwall last March. The garden was full of daffodils, so I found a vase from the holiday cottage bathroom and popped a couple of ‘daffs’ in the vase and got to work in one of the upstairs rooms. The sun was shining in and out behind the clouds while I was painting, so when it did break through it lit the yellow petals beautifully. I really liked the reflection of the blue and white curtain in the window. The composition of silvery light, white walls, blue and white curtains and the spring colours through the window is just so typically Cornish. Early springtime in Cornwall, if the weather is kind, is beautiful and my favourite time of year to be visiting.” 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