Charlotte Halliday HNEAC

Statement

There has to be something man-made in a subject for Charlotte to want to portray it - which is why she does not feel moved to paint in the countryside (although she craves it in other ways), unless there is a building in it. But townscapes gives her a buzz: light falling on brickwork, stone or stucco and architectural detail, the more complicated the better. Charlotte relishes tackling really intricate mouldings, and she cares passionately about getting them right.

Methodology

Charlotte uses pen and ink, pencil and watercolour, and paints mainly architectural subjects. She works on several pieces at a time and drives straight in without preparatory work. It usually takes about four to five sessions on the spot when she paints commissions.

Bio

1935 Born in London

1953 to 57 Royal Academy Schools

1989 Appointed Keeper of the New English Art Club

Memberships

Royal Watercolour Society

Small Paintings Group