Strandline

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The detail is amazing, Andrea. Lots of information, but conveyed in a very painterly style. Lovely work!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Wed 22 Jul 12:58:04

Thank you Seok, really lovely to hear from you again :) I aimed to paint Strandline large and loose - to describe the shape, form and colour of the various seaweeds, sponges and cuttlefish, without approaching or going down the photorealism route. I am therefore, very happy with your painterly comment...!! :) :)

Posted by Andrea Hook on Wed 22 Jul 18:58:11

Wow - amazing work and what patience you must have to paint all those details. Great stuff.

Posted by Thea Cable on Sat 25 Jul 17:57:51

Thanks Thea! Patience? Whilst painting, yes loads...in queues?...not a lot! Thanks for your compliments :) :)

Posted by Andrea Hook on Sat 25 Jul 18:29:31

Hang on Studio Wall

21/07/2015

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Now surface dry and ready for its close-up.....'Strandline'. Oil painting on canvas - 90 cms by 70 cms approx. Selected for Mottisfont, National Trust's Open Exhibition, 1 October - 13 November 2016. Painting sold during exhibition :)

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Andrea Hook

I’ve painted and sketched since early childhood and my favourite place was the garden, amongst the old fruit trees and raspberry canes. As a student, I studied for a degree in Visual Arts & Geography at Lancaster University and I worked for fifteen years as an illustrator and graphic designer in…

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