Acraea and Arethusa

Acraea and Arethusa [2023]

original

Oil Paint on Canvas

Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm

Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:4cm

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Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look

Acraea and Arethusa is an original painting by Amy Devlin. My process starts with taking the photographs I work from, I like to experiment with angles and light in the photographing. Every inch of the canvas has multiple layers on to build up the feeling of light, water and body, every layer focusing in on more detail until there is a balance of tight detail and watery fluidity. Every summer I do a number of photo shoots and then spend the rest of the year exploring them from different angles. Some of my favourite shots are from below the surface as you get all the lovely reflections on the top of the water and all the amazing reflections on the body. I love the way the tones change in the play of light across the skin. I think reflections of light on bodies are one of my favourite thing to paint. I loved the way the light hits both of these swimmers differently, and the figure further back glows slightly.

Amy Devlin, painter, is available for sale online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Paint has always been my favourite medium, and I feel very lucky to be able to do something I truly enjoy. I love the detail in life - a person, an animal, a shaft of light through water, the ever changing clouds. Working in oils I try to recreate a physical memory of water, sunshine and light. I aim to capture the solitude and tranquillity of water or skies by combining realism with impressionistic brushstrokes. Working from your photographs, I can produce high quality paintings of people or pets. For underwater commissions I am able to organise rental of an underwater camera to take on holiday with you to capture amazing underwater images. These unique pieces are a great gift idea or the perfect way to bring a memory to life. To discuss any of Adele Riley's original paintings for sale please call 07799535765 or email deborah@wychwoodart.com