Night Swimming II

Acrylic on canvas in timber frame

435mm x 435mm framed

'Part of a new series of works, Narrative Series - painterly reflections on energy exchange between nature and myself, and created in tantrum with writing work (poetry, song lyrics and short stories) about identity and understanding our place in this beautiful world. Abstract forms and sketch mark marking that talks of my impact on land, and land’s impact on me.' -Vicky

Vicky Lord's painting process is all about play.
From start to finish the forms that take shape are layered using brushes, palette knives, combs, sticks and a rubber scraper. Water (and sometimes ink) is applied to blend, wash and wipe away medium and create areas of translucency.
Vicky works predominantly in acrylics, on canvas and paper. Sometimes with the addition of graphite, charcoal and ink.
Beginning with loose mark making and laying down of paint, Vicky then takes steps to 'cut in' with solid or semi solid areas of paint. Sometimes this selection process of blocking out will happen several times to find interesting and intersecting forms within the composition.

Note: The frame shown is made in a virtual setting to give an example as close as possible to the framing available.