Yvonne Coomber

Yvonne is both a romantic and a believer. She works very intuitively and instinctively, creating a space in which she allows the image to evolve and unravel.

A mixture of the highest quality oil paints, inks, glosses, glazes, fine glitters and gold leaf are applied in a multitude of layers. This alchemy of techniques result in a kaleidoscopic jewel like composition of rich pigments that prismatically reveal the radiance of nature. Initially washes are built like up in tender veils of colour. Later, much bolder marks are used with an energetic dance around the canvas.

“I always work outside, so lacy ice and strong winds have as much influence on the final painting as golden sunshine and gentle breezes. The elements, in a very direct way, dictate how and where the paint falls.”