Notes
Painting on wood is very different from painting on canvas. The wood doesn’t give, it resists; it’s hard and so can take a lot more abuse, which paradoxically leads to something far more tender, the soothing rotating application of oil to the freshly sanded surface. This rhythmic exploration serves to render a familiarity with the wood. An organic material perhaps long severed from its initial source as a tree, it’s history is still present in its radiating grain. The oils are also organic and when mixed with linseed become smooth and warm to the touch, flowing easily, leaving traces of the passage of the fingers pressure. These patterns suggest forms and the design process begins. The receptive eye discerns emerging imagery; here is the juncture of materials and art, the transformation of paint into something imagined. We must trust the paints ability to point the way, be it whimsical or profound.
This lovely cabinet was bought from a seller in London and carried down many flights of stairs…luckily it isn’t too big! We called it Little Kiss because the artwork echoes the Kiss sideboard with the fronds and flowers trailing across it….the colours are stunning and it is finished with distressed gold leafing - would grace any room in the house, but we love the idea of it holding board games in a fun family room/snug.
