Christine Derrick

Christine has been painting for around fifty years, initially with oils but later adding soft pastels as a further major interest. She was born in Somerset, attending art classes in the 1970s and taking part in local shows. Although starting out with landscape subjects, Christine found a natural connection to floral themes in the 1990s and began to develop her work from there; passing through experimental phases with acrylic, pencils and pastels.

Today, landscapes and simple seascapes are still of interest. Christine will choose a view that stimulates her creativity, regardless of whether it is in her home county or away elsewhere on holiday. She particularly likes clouds and lighting effects, often making them dominant over the main landscape. A scene with water will always take her attention.
Christine has no formal art-training and "does her own thing", preferring to create a mix of subjects as the mood takes (with almost any medium) rather than be pigeon-holed in one style. She usually likes to produce smaller-sized work, up to approx 50x40cm.  Christine has lived in Somerset (now the North Somerset section) all her life.

Note:Most works are sold unframed (especially larger ones), due to the increased costs of postage when frames and glass are included. The artist can sometimes offer a frame (at extra cost above the quoted picture price) with a certain picture, especially if it has been exhibited already; please ask. On occasions (particularly with larger artwork) the glass may be replaced with acrylic glazing, since many couriers offer no insurance cover for items with glass.

Any unframed artworks on paper are protected with stiff board and glassine paper prior to final packaging. This keeps the artwork clean and flat during transit. Similar protection is provided for canvasboards. Stretched canvas works will be boxed appropriately.

website: http://www.paintandpastels.com

email: darkmoon900@protonmail.com