Ailleen Byrne

Joined Artfinder: April 2016

Artworks for sale: 7

(1)

United Kingdom

About Ailleen Byrne

 
 
  • Biography

    I am driven to capturing a sense of place from the surroundings I experience. I’m drawn particularly to the ‘drama’ of the natural elements: big skies, rough seas, rugged hillsides.

    I work in mixed media but when painting, I especially focus on using the inherent qualities of oil paint: the colour and texture to reflect elements of the environment that I’m observing.

    I begin by making plein air sketches to capture key qualities. Back in the studio, I work straight onto the canvas. I often find myself revisiting the piece until what I see – reflects what I had experienced in the open air.

    I'm influenced by the passion and big gestures of the early twentieth century Expressionists: Lucien Frued, Frank Auerbach and now Jenny Saville -  coupled with the observational tenacity of the impressionists: Manet, Degas. 


     

    I’ve truly finished a piece when -  my hand, eye and the heart have met
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Biography

I am driven to capturing a sense of place from the surroundings I experience. I’m drawn particularly to the ‘drama’ of the natural elements: big skies, rough seas, rugged hillsides.

I work in mixed media but when painting, I especially focus on using the inherent qualities of oil paint: the colour and texture to reflect elements of the environment that I’m observing.

I begin by making plein air sketches to capture key qualities. Back in the studio, I work straight onto the canvas. I often find myself revisiting the piece until what I see – reflects what I had experienced in the open air.

I'm influenced by the passion and big gestures of the early twentieth century Expressionists: Lucien Frued, Frank Auerbach and now Jenny Saville -  coupled with the observational tenacity of the impressionists: Manet, Degas. 


 

I’ve truly finished a piece when -  my hand, eye and the heart have met