John Hedley visit Andrew Smith Studio April 2023

For Colour Connections, John and Andrew visit each others studios to discuss new work in progress, identifying connections and finding differences in approach to using colour in painting. Visit made on 21.4.23 (13.01)

Andrew Studio 27.4.23

Andrew talks about one of the new paintings and the significance of a viewing area in the studio, separate from the making space. 

John Studio 22.4.23

From the Crete studio. Painting on Carob and Olive using oil and different types of gold leaf to harmonise with colour. the use of gold and gold leaf transcends from Greek icons. 

 

Andrew Studio 19.4.23

Andrew talks briefly about one of the new works in progress and identifies journeys as a theme for this comment. 

Open Studios: John Hedley - 1.5.23 - Andrew Smith - 7 and 8.5.23

Please visit the studios, view the new work and talk to us during the times as below. We look forward to seeing you!

 

John Studio 8.4.23

Work in progress on Bodnant wood using the shapes and markings of the wood to create a type of organic abstraction being aware of the evolving colours. 

Andrew Studio 6.4.23

 Andrew talks about two larger paintings and the differences with size and scale of format (2.00)