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Art@Oaktree - Sarah McHale

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​Since childhood I have been fascinated by the landscape, being especially drawn to a sense of place, its spirit being of more importance than the physical reality. Many of my earliest memories resonate from places visited. There is something very compelling about being immersed in the landscape, whether local or further afield. As an artist I respond to these observations through layering of the media and mark. Colour is both a joyful and playful element.

I work in acrylic, and occasionally ink, building up layers of paint in various consistencies to arrive at rich and textured finishes. Often the case is knowing when to call a halt and deem a piece finished! My work is rarely representational. I am drawn to the abstract: enjoying the gesture of mark, the splash of colour, the drip of the brush which when combined result in a suggestion of what exists in reality. Monet's words 'never forget the first impression by which we are moved' have always remained with me. I am also influenced by Cy Twombly, Kurt Jackson, Turner and Frank Bowling.

In the past much of my work has been influenced by travels. Places as diverse as the Scottish Highlands and Islands to California and India have all become very special to me. The multi-sensory impact of simply being is deeply fascinating to me both as an artist and a human being. The landscape promotes mindfulness and being in touch with our environment supports a sense of calm even while becoming aware of our own insignificance within its forces.

Having spent most of my 'art career' teaching, I feel fortunate to be able to focus on my own practise as an artist, and relish the challenge of new places yet to discover. Although being more home-based of late has encouraged a deeper observation of what lies on my doorstep; the Severn and the country gardens of neighbours.

​Commissions are always a delightful challenge in realising other people's vision on to canvas and I am happy to talk through your own ideas and memories.
Contact Details 
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​Part of the farOpen Art Trail 2-10 July 2022
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ART@OAKTREE IS LOCATED AT STUDIO 10, see the Open Studios 2022 Trail Map + Brochure
​Oak Tree Cottage
Bury Lane, Minsterworth
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 8JF

Tel: 07900 984281
email: ​sarahliv.mchale@btinternet.com
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​Website Design by Monique Oliver Art and Design - Contents Manager ​Uschi Arens Price
  • HOME
  • 2022 Trail Map + Brochure
  • Scenic trail routes to help you plan
  • ARTISTS/MAKERS
  • Workshops offered
    • Art Workshops with Charlotte Keating
    • Crafting Projects
    • Drawing and Painting
    • Glass
    • Jewellery Making
    • Kiln Fired Enamelling
    • Printmaking
    • Stone Carving
    • Wool Sculpture/ Needle Felting
    • Workshops at May Hill Village Hall Projects
  • About
  • How to join
  • Contact
  • ARTISTS/MAKERS LIST
    • 18 The Basement
    • &bookishbooks
    • Abigail Bury
    • Alan Christopher
    • Ali Edgson
    • Ali Tregaskes Jewellery
    • Angela Peryer Thread Painter
    • Anita Louise Davies
    • Anna Fine Jewellery
    • Anne Dione Bulley
    • Anne Maliphant
    • Annie Brennan Textile Art
    • Antony Dufort
    • Art@Oaktree - Sarah McHale
    • Art and Soul Evolution- Leah Marshall (Robinson)
    • Art by Monique Oliver
    • Art by Philip Stockley
    • Art By Sharon
    • Birgitta Engel
    • Black Cat Glass Designs
    • Blantons Designs
    • Bruce Allan
    • Byefield Emporium
    • Carmen & Stuart Rooksby
    • Carolyn Black
    • Cat's Eye Carving
    • Ceramics by Karen Tacey
    • Charlotte Keating FINE ART
    • Chris Champness - Fluffystuff
    • Chris Lewis Jewellery Design
    • Christina MacDonald
    • Christine Smyth
    • Christine Waygood Contemporary Textiles
    • Claire McKnight - OnTharHill
    • Darragh Hewat
    • David Broadbent and FoD&Wye Photoschool
    • Deborah Harrison Sculpture
    • Deborah Phelps-Gane
    • DelARTful Designs by Sarah Delahoy
    • Di Weissberg Printed Up
    • Dirk Van Der Meyden
    • Dorota Rapacz
    • Doug Eaton
    • Elaine Fowke Paintings
    • Eleanor Kercher
    • Elizabeth Heather Engel
    • farOpen at Highview
    • farOpen at Dean Heritage Centre
    • Fellows Framing
    • Frances Warren - Arts in the Marches
    • Friday Lawrence
    • Funky Pheasant Felting
    • Furzie
    • Gaby Devitt Woven Textiles
    • Garden Shed Textiles
    • Georgie Dowling
    • Gina Nell creates
    • Grace Engel Arts
    • Grahame Morgan-Watson
    • Helen Crawford
    • Humble Bee Beauty - Laura Grey
    • Impsandthings
    • Issi Lammas
    • Jackie Poulter
    • Jane Foot
    • Jane Jones
    • Jane Simmonds
    • Jane Spray
    • Jeanette Hannaby Enamel Artist
    • Jennie Blunt
    • Jenny Jop
    • Jess Rayson
    • Jo Snowdon
    • John Hickman
    • John Slater
    • Karen Simmons
    • Kate Baugh
    • Kathy Priddis Pots & Paintings
    • Katie Sanderson, Enamel Artist
    • Laura Nicholson
    • Leigh Sladen Glass
    • Linda Passey
    • Lindsay Reid Art
    • Lisa Dear Artworks
    • Little Orchard Studios
    • Lizzie Godden
    • Lorna Hitchens
    • Lorna Olivia Neilson
    • Louise Pilditch​
    • Love the Lampshade
    • Made in Ross
    • Mariette
    • Mary Edwards
    • Mary Elizabeth Deaville
    • Megan Pugh Art
    • Melanie Clarke
    • Michael Donnelly
    • Michael Lawrence
    • MissFire
    • Mollie Meager
    • Myra Fricker
    • Niki Kent
    • Novvy Allan
    • Pam Morgan
    • Patricia Homewood
    • Patsy Hodgkinson
    • Paula Brady
    • Rachel Lewis
    • Rachel Shilston - Inspiring Creativity
    • Rebecca Thomson Weissbort
    • Refunked & Fabulous
    • Rosie Callinan Mosaics and Garden Art
    • Sally Tottle
    • Sara Rickard
    • Sara Ulyatt
    • Sarah Freer
    • Sarah Rich Harrison
    • Sarah Trenchard
    • Sculpture for Public Sites
    • Sew Forest of Dean
    • Sharon Foley
    • Sharon Harvey
    • Sheila Tweed @ Waterway Studio
    • Steve Freer
    • Sue Haverly
    • Susan White
    • Tara Slater - TLSKiwi
    • The Garden Cafe
    • The Little Gallery in the Forest
    • The Yard Print Studio
    • Thingamajigs - Jan Matthews
    • TKB Presses
    • Uschi Arens Price
    • Watercolour Puddles
    • William Robson Glass Artist
    • Wobage Makers Gallery
    • Casey Art
    • Graham Wilde
    • Sally Grant