Yvonne Coomber

Joined Artfinder: May 2014

Artworks for sale: 449

(6)

United Kingdom

Updates from Yvonne Coomber's studio

  • Artist Open Studios in the South East and South West

    Artist Open Studios in the South East and South West

    I will be showing in the Dulwich Artists’ Open House once again this year. The event takes place over two weekends in May: 11th – 12th and 18th – 19th. If you are in London do pop by, I would love to meet you. I exhibit in my daughter Poppy’s home, so it’s always a lovely place to spend the weekend. Also from the 24th – 27th May, I will be opening my home in Totnes for the Totnes & Dartington Open Studios.

    08 May 2019
    I work exclusively with oil paints and I love this material so much. The jewel-like quality really captures the magic and romance of wildflowers. They also allow me to build a mesmerising depth in my paintings - layers upon layers of oil paints mixed with inks, glosses, fine glitter and gold leaf combine to create a gorgeous textured finish.

    03 April 2019
    My Work Space

    My Work Space

    I always work outside, so lacy ice and howling gales have as much influence on the final painting as scorching sunshine and gentle breezes. The weather in a very direct way dictates how and where the paint falls. The creation of the piece is a very physically demanding process that requires my all. The initial marks evolve from an energetic dance around the canvas and the process is full of raw emotion and passion.

    20 August 2018
    Spontaneous and instinctively my paintings demand risk, courage and a weaving of magic out of what emerges. Surrendering to the canvas I touch the place where mystery lies.

    10 February 2017
    In the early stages of an image I throw, rub, dribble and pour rich stains onto linen responding to internal and external landscapes as they unfold themselves. However, in the final piece there is also a quiet calm and peacefulness present in each image. A place for the soul to rest. A place for dreams to unfold.

    10 February 2017

    Discover the magic behind Yvonne Coomber's flower paintings

    Explore the magic behind the glittery flowerscapes… In this personal video diary one of the UK’s most iconic contemporary artists, Yvonne Coomber, invites you to discover the inspiration behind the flower paintings as she reveals what compels her to create such heart-stirring works of art. Yvonne’s paintings of wildflowers celebrates the beauty of nature found in the Devon countryside and beyond…

    07 February 2017
    I love my job!

    I love my job!

    My studio provides a vessel for magic

    30 December 2014
    Me at studio

    Me at studio

    I am blessed to work in a truly stunning and inspirational location in the midst of wild, kaleidoscopic hedgerows and in the midst of Devons magical beauty....As soon as I walk down the ancient lane that leads to my studio I am filled with a fervent desire to paint!

    30 December 2014