Sian Jones – ‘Rewilding-

Acrylic and Ink   2023

In the gravel garden nature takes care of itself, making selections best suited to the dry conditions. Self-seeding, re-inventing, and surviving.

Familiarity with the landscape brings a deeper understanding and emotional attachment and these are the feelings that inspire me to paint.  Working with mixed media is a combination of adding layers.  Like thinking aloud, the-mark making leaves a trace of what has gone before.  Often what seems like an obstacle becomes a new idea.  The challenge for me is trying to maintain just the right amount of control without losing spontaneity.