Meet the Artist in the Paddock, Katherine Tyson
My art allows me to create an image that is always a surprise to me.
I welcome the solitude of the studio away from my daily duties.
The Eternal Inspiration
I love the variety of the landscape and seascape: the changing skies, amazing topography, vibrant colours of the sea and vegetation.
The sense of the eternal as opposed to the ephemeral.
The Painter in the Paddock
I was encouraged to draw and paint by mother from early childhood. When I retired from teaching I went to TAFE and majored in painting.
I am known as ‘ The Painter in the Paddock’.
I have a very small wooden studio in the northern paddock that erected about four years ago.
Before that I worked in the end of the garage. I have no power , heating or plumbing but I do have good light and plenty of shelving and easel space.
I only work in oils. At TAFE I had to use acrylics because of students being allergic to turps.
Amazing Creative Diversity
I enjoy seeing the amazing variety of creativity and artistic styles apparent throughout Tasmania. I always feel humbled when viewing the work of others.
Equestrian Art
I started as an equestrian artist having ridden horses all my life. I have completed commissions of horses, cats, dogs, birds and even trout.
I have always been interested in the history of art. That has led me to a series of juxtapositions where I position animals or birds next to a famous portrait and leave the vie interpret the image.
I also paint themes of the eternal features of the land and seascape along side the ephemeral.
The Natural Environment
I occasionally do rough sketches but tend to rely on my camera these days.
I read widely and research current and past work.
The natural environment and flora and fauna continue to exercise my imagination.
Being in Exhibitions
There is a lot of hard work and expense involved in the preparation and staging.
Painting is very subjective and often your style and subject matter do not result in sales.
Growing Artistically
Never let disappointment get you down and realise that perfection is like nirvana – unachievable.
Practice.
Constructive criticism from others.
The challenge of different themes and styles.
Gathering Together
I am an active member of a small art group where we welcome a diverse group of people from textile workers to painters. The discussions are stimulating.
Artist Profile Stories
I want there to be more arts and crafts in our world, in our communities and in our own lives. Hopefully you’ve found this blog post inspiring and interesting.
So I’m creating, with your help, Art Trails Tasmania, allowing all of us who feel this love to create more of it.
And the Art Trails Tasmania blog is a key part of making this happen, telling the stories of members. It’s about what they have happening with workshops and classes, exhibitions, open studio trails, where to find their outlets, markets, fairs and festivals so you can shop their creations as well as their art and craft retreats.
Also being shared are the supporters of our artists, the galleries, shops, cafes, art societies and groups, places to stay and artist in residencies.
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