Michael Whittlesea NEAC

Statement

Michael still finds painting a very difficult activity. It's unpredictable.

"At the start of each day, I am not sure that anything will be good and I have given up on achieving a style. Whatever develops, happens. There is no clear idea or vision of how a picture will look."

Methodology

Michael uses oils or watercolours for painting and pastels and charcoal to draw. He works on primed canvas or good watercolour paper using a variety of hog hair and sable brushes. Michael has a very traditional way of working. He often works on 6 or more paintings at a time and he draws regularly and works from paintings. Drawings can be around for years before he thinks of using them in a painting.

Bio

1938 Born on 6th June in London; Art Education - Harrow School Of Art; Painting for some years but not exhibiting

1985 Elected member of the New English Art Club

1985 Elected member of Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour

Memberships

Royal Society of Painters in Watercolour (RWS)