Debbie Bateman
Dbatemanoilpainting.ca
1. What have you been working on over the pandemic?
I’ve been concentrating on paintings that include something “organic” live, energy. Have completed a series of 3 winter paintings feature people engaged in typical Canadian winter events – skiing, skating and tobogganing.
2. Have you been experimenting with any new techniques or styles? If so can you explain it or provide pictures as examples.
Not new techniques but new subject matters; moved away from pure landscapes towards street scenes and people
3. Have you been drawn to any particular subject matter or themes over the pandemic?
As above – trying to stay positive during all the bad news and isolation by painting even brighter colours to lift everyone’s spirits
4. I often find colours inspire me, is there any particular color you’ve been drawn to lately?
Turqoise!!!
5. Have you been working with small or large canvases?
Large; I find I can really swing a brush on large canvases, much looser work than a small canvas where I feel confined.
6. What can we look forward to seeing on display at the spring 2022 art show?
Paintings that are almost whimsical in their simplicity and colour. Trees that are pink and blue rather than traditional green …. Purple rocks ….
Come see Debbie and other talented artists at the Spring Show June 11th &12th
