Art by Philip Stockley
My work and inspiration
I am a watercolour artist and I am inspired by the effects of light on a wide range of subjects. For me, watercolour is a wonderful painting medium. I find its immediacy and simplicity suits my relatively quick and spontaneous style of painting. The many happy accidents along the way can often add to the painting, or be corrected with a bit of experience and knowledge.
Each of my paintings aims to tell a small story about a particular time, place, subject and light – concentrating on the essential details, and leaving space for the viewer to add their own interpretation of the subject.
My process and items for sale
Many of my watercolour paintings emerge through four ‘passes or ‘phases’ :– a pencil drawing of the main elements; an initial ‘loose’ (or ill defined) wash to establish the general colours and tone; ‘tighter’ or more defined washes of colour and tone; and lastly the fine detail.
Photographing my paintings as I work helps me identify where more work is needed, and helps me document the progression of a painting – which I sometimes use on my web site to explain how a picture has developed.
As not everyone has the money or space to display original works of art, I often turn my paintings into prints and cards, which I sell alongside the originals.
To learn more about my art:
Please visit my website where you can view some of my art and learn the story behind different paintings, buy original artwork, prints, cards and more, and commission some art for yourself.
I also hold occasional open days at my home gallery, or please contact me to arrange a private viewing.
I am a watercolour artist and I am inspired by the effects of light on a wide range of subjects. For me, watercolour is a wonderful painting medium. I find its immediacy and simplicity suits my relatively quick and spontaneous style of painting. The many happy accidents along the way can often add to the painting, or be corrected with a bit of experience and knowledge.
Each of my paintings aims to tell a small story about a particular time, place, subject and light – concentrating on the essential details, and leaving space for the viewer to add their own interpretation of the subject.
My process and items for sale
Many of my watercolour paintings emerge through four ‘passes or ‘phases’ :– a pencil drawing of the main elements; an initial ‘loose’ (or ill defined) wash to establish the general colours and tone; ‘tighter’ or more defined washes of colour and tone; and lastly the fine detail.
Photographing my paintings as I work helps me identify where more work is needed, and helps me document the progression of a painting – which I sometimes use on my web site to explain how a picture has developed.
As not everyone has the money or space to display original works of art, I often turn my paintings into prints and cards, which I sell alongside the originals.
To learn more about my art:
Please visit my website where you can view some of my art and learn the story behind different paintings, buy original artwork, prints, cards and more, and commission some art for yourself.
I also hold occasional open days at my home gallery, or please contact me to arrange a private viewing.
Contact Details
Timberlands
Mill Hill
Brockweir
Gwent
NP167NN
07732637270
philip.stockley@gmail.com
Website
Timberlands
Mill Hill
Brockweir
Gwent
NP167NN
07732637270
philip.stockley@gmail.com
Website