Angela Sobell
I have always been interested in art going to as many exhibitions as I can in London.
After many years of procrastination, I decided it was now or never as the years were ticking by too fast. I travel backwards and forwards between Portugal and the uk. Most of my work takes place in Portugal and with BJ’s encouragement and her enthusiasm as a teacher I have gained confidence and enjoy working in a group. I am prepared to be adventurous but have to be inspired by the subject I have decided to work on.
I get very excited when I have decided to undertake a painting and it is when I am about halfway through that I realise I have taken on quite a challenge. At this point I rely on BJ’s encouragement and help to work towards completing the work.
"Horse in Mist "
Riding out on a misty morning.
I saw The Rider in a magazine. It was necessary to contact the photographic agency to check copyright. I found the photo very atmospheric and again was attracted by perspective and the muted colours of early morning
Medium :
Acrylic on canvas
Size: 70cm x 50cm
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"Parasols in Olhao "
Parasols in Olhao was such a happy scene and I loved the bright primary colours. The perspective was a challenge.
Medium :
Acrylic on canvas
Size: 70cm x 50cm
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"Guitarist in Obidos "
We had been focusing in class on figure drawing and I felt the guitarist was a great example of the beautiful curves of the body and hand positions to illustrate figure painting. The colour blue seemed to be typical of Portugal.
Medium :
Acrylic on canvas
Size: 70cm x 50cm
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