Artworks by Catherine Kennedy

My recent work has been focused on the changing colours of the sea and childhood memories of holidays to the Mediterranean and annual visits to Torquay. These emerald and turquoise waters, have all had an influence on what I wanted to paint recently. Having moved to Devon 15 years ago the coastline and seas around Devon and Cornwall still inspire my work. 

I have been painting a series of wave paintings for over 5 years now. It is the light coming through the waves and the changing colour of the water that I am keen to explore.

I like to include a sense of movement in my work and a sense of escapism. I want the viewer to feel they can walk across the sand or dive into a turquoise sea. 

This second series of paintings looks at the play of light on water. It is a more tranquil and peaceful contrast to the wave series. I am intrigued the patterns created when sunlight hits the shallow water creating a dance of light and shadow with blue, turquoise, green and indigo ripples.

My paintings are oil on canvas as I prefer to work with this medium for its adaptability.