View of Pontygwaith, David Gould
This painting was done directly from observation in Pontygwaith, a village in the Rhondda Valley in South Wales. I tried to explore the encounter between the energies of growth and light, and the constantly changing configurations of colour and surface seen in the subject. I was fascinated by the ways in which light and shadow spread across the surfaces, dissolving, concealing, revealing or emphasising features. This painting celebrates my delight both in painting and in being out of doors in all seasons, responding directly and closely to the changing states and moods of nature. Please note that the frame size is 78.5 x 62 x 3.5 centimetres
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