Artworks by Kamil Woj

I work primarily in oils. My approach is all about the "alla prima" technique, capturing the raw energy and immediate light of a subject in one go. Much of my work is done en plein air (painting outdoors on location), where I try to catch the rhythm of the British landscape or the character of wildlife before the moment shifts.

My style is heavily influenced by my past as a professional guitarist, including performing with rock legend Pete Way. That background taught me to work without hesitation. I treat a blank canvas exactly like a live gig: I approach it with the same flair, rhythmic vitality, and "no second takes" intensity I used on stage. Whether I’m painting a face or a field, I attack both with the same direct, wet-on-wet energy.

My process was recently featured on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year as a Wildcard artist. I’ve also exhibited at 54 The Gallery in Mayfair and held a solo show at the New Forest Heritage Centre. For me, painting is about providing an honest, unfiltered connection to the subject.