Craig Lee ARSMA

Statement

I’m a self-taught artist that loves to paint both in the studio and outdoors, using oil paint to capture feeling and a sense of place. I find much of my inspiration from life’s everyday moments that pass us by. In particular I enjoy painting family scenes – a reflection of being a father perhaps. Although much of my work is figure based I’m just as likely to find my inspiration from a fruit bowl sitting on the kitchen side, a landscape, an expression in portraiture or a pose from a life model. I find that the quick decision making and the colour notes taken from my plein air and life model experiences are invaluable tools when it comes to my studio paintings. I paint with a combination of both the palette knife and brushes in a considered but loose style using a limited palette.