Current exhibition

Three Surfaces

Gina Morton

Tuesday 24th June – Saturday 2nd August

Jersey Heifers

 
This exhibition features work completed on three different surfaces:  traditional watercolours on paper, acrylics on a textured base, and miniatures on ivorine.  Whilst all pictures use water-based media, the range of surfaces from rough to smooth dictates the level of detail in the paintings; the smooth surface of ivorine allows highly detailed work, whilst the roughness of the textured board results in an impression only.  Inspiration for the artworks is taken from farm animals, local landscape and figures.

 
Morton is based in Darlington and has painted in watercolours for many years.  She first tried her hand at miniatures after taking voluntary redundancy from her banking career in 1996 and has since won many awards including the Royal Miniature Society's Gold Bowl in 2005.  She first started experimenting in acrylic paint with added textures in 2007.