Marilyn Gough : FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH
“Can you tell us more about the process you use to make your paintings, with specific reference to ‘The Power of Peach 1 Abstract’? “
Unlike most artists I have no idea how my paintings will look when finished. I decide on the background colour for the canvas, which is the only time that I use brushes during my creative process. I select the colours of inks and fluid paints that I am going to use.
I throw the inks onto the canvas and follow the lines that the inks have taken across the canvas with pouring medium, which I dispense from a bottle. I watch this develop, amazing patterns are created and I add the fluid paints in line with how I want my composition to expand. I move the paints with a stick, air or a torch.Sometimes I add gold leaf, or cosmetic glitter to harmonise with the colours that I have laid done.
As I have worked with this method for several years, I know how I can manipulate this medium to create stunning effects that would be extremely difficult to achieve with a brush.
Every painting is totally unique and although I can paint pictures that will harmonise with each other, it is impossible for me to create identical paintings.
During the lockdown period I carried on painting as I work alone in my studio, but it is interesting to look back and see how some of my paintings are very different from my normal style.
Bristol Channel Abstract
“What was your inspiration for your aerial landscape series? What are the difficulties of using the pour technique to realise the iconic image of the Bristol Channel?“
I studied many aerial landscapes, beautiful art pieces in their own right. I tried to adapt my normal techniques, using lots of loose washes and drawing into them with posca pens and other mark making tools.Once I was happy with the back ground and general feel that the composition was taking, I started pouring on the canvas.
Gradually my painting The Bristol Channel took shape, I love the contrast of the vibrant vivid blues of the poured element of the painting. Contrasting with the sombre subtle earthy tones of the rest of the painting. This being my interpretation of the earth and water.
I have been painting for about 20 years, my passion is colour and texture. I work with 3 mediums, alcohol inks, acrylic pouring mediums and paints and resin. I often combine these mediums to obtain a specific outcome for my work.
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“Can you tell us about your artistic background, inspirations and how you see your future practice developing? “
I have been painting for about 20 years, my passion is colour and texture. I work with 3 mediums, alcohol inks, acrylic pouring mediums and paints and resin. I often combine these mediums to obtain a specific outcome for my work.
I am inspired my Nature, the Sea and the Cosmos.
I have a fantastic Studio/Gallery in Cheltenham, where I love to welcome Clients to see my work and how I create my pieces.
I run regular workshops in my chosen mediums.
I accept many commissions, it’s a very easy process, I create exactly what my client is looking for in size, colour, and mood, a painting that expresses their taste and personality and they pay nothing until they love the painting, so no pressure on them or me!
