The essence of Stourhead by Oliver downing
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My aim here was to try and capture tranluscent light coming through the large tree on the island, but to have the bridge in silhouette. I represented a family group on the far bank of the lake to give scale. Acrylic 40 x 50 cm.
About the Artist
Oliver downing
Art was my favourite subject at school (a midlands comp.) often painting en plein air. I was persuaded by my headmaster (a chemist) to study sciences at A-level. After completing two science degrees, starting a career, getting married and starting a family I started painting again (watercolours and…
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