About Sue
ABOUT Sue Read - Cornish Artist
I paint by this quote from Helen Frankenthaler ' Every canvas is a journey. All it's own. No rules. Let the picture lead you where it must go'
'Growing up on a farm close to the sea, nature is my life with salt water in my blood. I find solace in it, feel present and through weather and seasons, no day is ever the same. Riding the Cornish waves, exhilarated by the tingling of cold water, walking the winter beaches, or just gazing out over the ocean, the feelings and images become part of my paintings and life.
Capturing that glimpe with energetic gestures, weaving colour line and texture in layers to reflect the weather, light and spirit of place. Back in the studio I work further into the layers with inks, acrylic, charcoal, neocolour and sometimes oils. Using a palette knife, scrim cloth ,rubber scrapers and glazing techniques, the surface is further manipulated to create depth and interest . Paintings sit with me allowing time to contemplate, allowing space and time for refinement.
QUOTE: Sue's work invites the viewer to step into the landscape to 'feel' it' and bring you here.
FAMILY FOOTNOTES ....
Sue's studio is on the home family farm . Third generation farmers at Wooda Farm . With her husband their two sons live and work in Bude too. Tom makes Bude Gin and Rum at The Cornish Distilling Co and Harry carries on a cornish tradition of Dry Stone Walling. Kernow Stonework
Sue continues to be involved in many local projects and is a keen supporter of the arts and Cornish culture. From collaborative collectives to creating the sculptures for the Agan Fordh a Dro roundabout , North Coast Arts and Bude Sea Pool, her heart is with family and celebrating innovative projects .
WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR WORK SUE?
Sue welcomes collectors and prospective buyers to her beautiful studio just outside of Bude. She choses to deal directly with the public to make a connections and share the story of her paintings.
'A little piece of me goes away with each piece of artwork' .
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