Paintings by Chris Bennett: Kinder Scout rock study 1

ARTIST STATEMENT

I work as an Architect and Artist. My architecture requires working with the complex detail of how buildings are put together my art is trying to portray the spirit and atmosphere of a special moment that I experience in the landscape around me.

It is when nature lets us see an unexpected view that creates that magical moment, as we view in awe and we know we are witnessing something special. I try to capture this moment of light and contrast that is at the heart of my paintings. It is this communication of this special moment that I would like the viewer to also feel when faced with my paintings.

My paintings, in watercolours and oils, are expressed in an open and clear way. This may be the way the clouds and sunlight interact with the mountain or the tranquillity of a special location.

I have had countless adventures and experiences on my mountain walks which I re-live those memories as I paint. My aim is to continue to develop my landscape paintings and will be working on a series of paintings from around the North West and from other areas around the UK and abroad.

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Kinder Scout rock study 1