GEORGE BROWELL
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Although I have drawn and painted from a very early age I only started to paint full time after taking early retirement from a career in the Printing Industry. I paint a variety of subjects; whatever inspires me at any particular time; using mainly watercolours and oils. My aim is always to simplify yet enhance: to try and capture the essential spirit of the subject in my own unique way. If pushed to name my favourite subject matter then I would have to say landscapes, especially of Northumberland with it's magnificent panoramas of hills, moors, coastline, castles and crags.
Although my previous works were mostly done in a representational way, I am gradually moving to a looser style, emphasizing the abstract qualities and the personal brushstrokes that move me and make my work what it is. I always want more freedom to use form and colour and my own interpretation and feeling of the subject without the tightening and restricting effect of trying to achieve a photographic likeness.
I have taught art to adults and have a BA and an MA in Fine Art gained at Sunderland University. A range of my work can be seen here on my website. I can be contacted by email: gbrowell@hotmail.co.uk or by UK landline 0191 5819613 or mobile 07743 170978.
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
This is basically a portfolio or online gallery of some of my paintings. Just click on an image to see the whole painting.
Although I primarily paint to satisfy my own creative urges, as with most artists I like them to be looked at, commented on, or bought. People seem to like them so most are for sale. Postage and packing is extra. Oil paintings are the easiest to post; watercolours under glass are more of a problem as I cannot guarantee that the glass will not be broken in transit.
Thank you for looking at my paintings. Please contact me on my email or by phone if you have any enquiries.
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