Original landscape paintings which I work on usually have a reference point, either a sketch or a source photograph which I have taken. This painting differs in that it is based purely on a memory and is also much more graphic in style compared to any other landscape paintings which I have produced.
Painted in 2009 during an experimental phase , the contrasting elements of the trees and sky versus the repetitive brush strokes of the grass came together with a favourite colour palette to create an original artwork which is not obviously a Joe Hendry painting.
The image comes from childhood memories. Alsthough I grew up in a New Town, I lived on th edge and was surrounded by fields and woodland. I can vividly recall running through grass which was nearly taller then me and seeing the line of trees ahead. A great place to play and nearly every kid I knew was a tree-climbing expert. I believe that all artwork should be like music and evoke emotion. It’s easy for this to happen with a figurative painting or with portraiture, less so with landscapes. I have an interest in creating emotive original landscape paintings and hope to develop this with every pasing year that i paint.
Medium : Acrylic
Dimensions : 3 x 3 feet
Original Painting Sold
Limited Edition Prints Available
