| Paula
Velarde (born: 1941)
Paula Velarde has had an extensive
career as a professional artist and Ascot Studios will be representing
her throughout 2010. Her paintings evolve from direct observations
of the vitality of the landscape. As Paula explains, "I
am one of a small number of painters who brave the elements
to work 'en plein air', in all weather and seasons... The rugged,
ever-changing landscapes of the North of England are a constant
multi-coloured inspiration"
The rich patterns and textures in her
work are enhanced by vibrant and lively colours, using a range
of expressive water colours, acrylics, oils and pastels. She
is undoubtedly influenced by her research of the Scottish Colourists
and French Impressionists. Earlier in her career, Paula studied
printmaking in Paris with Stanley William Hayter, CBE, one of
the most significant printmakers of the 20th Century. Among
the artists he is credited with influencing are Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.
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Paula Velarde
'Halsall Church'
Oil on Canvas, 2009
60cmx50cm
£950 |
Paula Velarde
'Low Tide, Silverdale'
Oil on Canvas, 2009
60cmx50cm
£950 |
Paula Velarde
'Bowland Fells, Summer'
Oil on Canvas, 2009
40cmx 30cm
£380 |
Paula Velarde
'Bowland fells'
Oil on Canvas, 2009
40cmx 30cm
£380 |
Paula Velarde
'Autumn Fields, Halsall'
Mixed Media on Canvas, 2009
Framed
SOLD  |
Paula Velarde
'Autumn Fields'
Oil on Canvas, 2009
30cmx 40cm
£380 |
Paula Velarde
'Spring Wood'
Water Colours, Oils and Pastels on Paper |
Paula Velarde
'Silverdale'
Water Colours, Oils and Pastels on Paper |
Paula Velarde
'Summer, Far Arnside'
Water Colours, Oils and Pastels on Paper |
Her work has been purchased by private
collectors in Britain and Ireland as well as by public galleries
in Southport, Bolton and Birkenhead. In 1994 she started writing
for 'The Artist' magazine and her paintings have been reproduced
in books published by Dorling Kindersley. Also, Paula represented
the UK in Artists International in 2000, with an article entitled
'Acrylic - Interpretation not Imitation'.
Paula has had numerous exhibitions
in leading independent galleries throughout the UK. She has
contributed work to exhibitions at the Manchester Academy of
Fine Arts, the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, Scotland,
and in highly respected London galleries such as Bankside Gallery,
Ebury Gallery and the Mall Galleries. Her prices range from
£300 to £15,000. |
