Graham Kemp Watercolour Art.
In the beginning...
I'm what some refer to as a 'Self taught Artist'. Essentially, I forged my own path. From an early age I had a deep longing to paint. At first I experimented, dabbled, I skirted around. I dipped a toe in this, an elbow in that, deciding the temperature just wasn't right. I read, explored, practiced. And then I discovered Watercolour, set sail and never looked back. My paintings now travel much further than me, Australia, Canada, US and Europe. I hope you like what you see because I love what I do.
What I do.
I paint Landscapes and Seascapes with bold and emotive skies, guided by nature’s wonderful colours and a healthy imagination. Animals and flowers as I see them, sometimes quirky, sometimes haunting and expressive. My paintings are inspired by places I have visited and memories I hold close.
My Original Paintings are mostly supplied unframed and unmounted, unless offered with a frame. My paintings are a standard A4 (297mm x 210mm) or A3 (420mm x 297mm) size. I use only artist quality paints and paper and work from my home studio in Staffordshire.
Abstract and more.
Although I work predominantly within the medium of Watercolour, I do occasionally produce work in Acrylic and Oil - blink and you might miss it!
As the years go by I find myself producing more Abstract work to complement my portfolio, I enjoy using forms, shapes and colours to represent a visual reality, an idea, a feeling, a memory.
Commission Art.
Commission work available, please contact me direct for more details.
I focus on Landscapes, Seascapes and Animal art, I can work from your original photo or your idea. Owning an original piece of art that has a unique place in your heart is one of the best gifts you can give yourself, or others.
Prints and other use
I will soon be offering limited prints of certain works. My art is also available for use with textiles and books / publications. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss it further.
Education.
Although mostly self-taught, I understand the value of industry related qualifications. I am currently studying Watercolour with the London College of Art.
What else.
Art, naturally. Runner, cyclist, hiker, camper, passionate about wildlife and natural history, lover of the coast, wild swimming, cosy pubs and real ale. I see an old barn or cottage and I want to paint it. Mad for Indie Folk, reading, history. Husband, father.