Gloria Newlan
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, GLORIA IS NOT ABLE TO PRESENT A STUDIO AT SPRING FLING THIS YEAR. PLEASE ENJOY DISCOVERING HER PRACTICE HERE.
I have been developing a body of artwork which focuses on native plants growing in Eskdalemuir. This focus keeps me close to the path of observation, vision and meaning while developing a reciprocal relationship, listening and seeing what the plants are offering.
Portraits of edible plants are chosen for their connection to people.
Images of Studio
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About My Practice
I paint or draw every day which keeps me connected to the spirit and story of the subject chosen. Plant Spirit Medicine provides me with a way of seeing and I continue to paint until the image begins to dance and show its spirit.
My perpetual art journal is in its second year, guided by an American Botanist and Artist with a live instagram community, connecting artists, plants and places around the world.
Tools & Materials
My studio is in my home, where I paint, draw and study. Art materials are watercolour, mainly using Arches h/p paper. Graphite and coloured pencils (mainly Faber Castell polychromos); pen and ink for loose-style drawings and art journals.
Examples of work
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