I sourced an old ordnance survey map of Derbyshire on line, to use as part of a new series of work for St John Street Gallery my intention was to literally tear it up into sections and stick it down and then see what happened next.
By chance I was left with a small corner of the map of the Staffordshire Moorlands and after layering ink and mediums on to the initial layer of maps I again tore up the corner and placed that on to the canvas and from that I looked at the names on those pieces and found some wonderful locations which I have painted below.
The surfaces are full of texture and character of the maps it was certainly an interesting way to create new work.
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| Near Calton Green |
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Detail of Near Calton Green
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| Devils Staircase |
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| Detail For Devils Staircase |
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| Ipstones Edge |
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| Detail of Ipstones Edge |
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| Near Kingsley Holt |
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| Detail of Near Kingsley Holt |
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| Weaver Hills |
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| Detail of Weaver Hills |
You can view the new pieces at St John Street Gallery Ashbourne from August 1st. They are all 30 x 30 cm on box canvas £300 each contact the gallery to make a purchase.
My last show before summer is a charity event at The Belper Games where I will be selling a range of greeting cards and my #100dayproject cards.
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