Rosellas

I watched a family of eastern rosellas (not enough to be a flock) grazing on my lawn which was very dry from a harsh drought. I wanted to paint them in an abstract style that still preserved the bright mix of colours of their unmistaken pattern and the closeness of the cluster of birds.
Painted 2019

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For over 20 years I have dabbled in the visual arts. I have played around with painting, sketching, sculpture and lead lighting.

I have attended many courses to better understand art practices and specific skills. I spent some time attending Brisbane Institute of Art (BIA) at night whilst I worked in Queensland for 4 years.

I have always enjoyed loose, expressive works by other artists with strong colours and open interpretation of the subject. These works inspire me to chase expressive images rather than a photographic record of a subject. I try to look for a colour or a shape that resonates and create works that are pleasing to the eye. I constantly battle with the line between accuracy and detail and loose and naïve works.
I work with a wide range of mediums such as oil, acrylic, gouache, soft pastels and charcoal. My greatest love is doing portraits but who has time to sit for a portrait these days?

I hope people will enjoy my art as much as I enjoy doing it.

Kindest regards
Mat Thomas