Cathy Wagstaff

I create semi-abstract landscape paintings in mixed media and acrylics.
Central to my work is the idea of transience and journey towards the light.

I am fascinated by the atmospheric changes of light and weather, which mist, rain, sunlight and clouds bring to the land.

Through my paintings I aim to express the awe, serenity and freedom I experience in the outdoors.

Sketching outside on location is my starting point.
The separation involved in making a painting from sketches distils my memories and impression of a place into paint, especially colours, movement and energy.

The work become my journey to express my impressions of a place through layers added and subtracted, and responding to the painting with paint and a wide range of media.

This approach allows me to work freely and intuitively rather than as a depiction of a location, leaving my paintings open to other interpretations.

I hope my painting will uplift you every time you look at it in your home.

You can see more of my work at www.cathywagstaff.com and follow me on social media @cathy_wagstaff_art