Dee Thwaite
Inspired by the vast ever-changing sea and landscape of the Yorkshire coastlines, Dee's paintings and sketches aim to capture an emotional and energetic response to her surroundings. She feels a deep connection with the sea, and her work is a personal response to being at these surroundings.
"I love to paint expressive skies, storms and coastal landmarks. My work hopes to capture movement in the clouds and shifting light."
Dee often does quick sketches and mark making whilst on location, and often creates a series of mini compositional ideas using a 'Sketch Squares' tool, working fast and intuitively across multiple pieces. Bold expressive marks are used to capture and create a sense of movement and energy in her work. Works on canvas and paper, using acrylic, pastel, pencil and inks.
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Dee studied Art A-level at school alongside music, and later a music degree, specialising in singing. She has often found music and art to be interlinked. Whilst raising her 3 children at home, She has come back to painting in recent years. This has reignited her passion for Art, and she now works from her home studio.
"Painting in itself has become such a healing and therapeutic part of my life and one of my greatest passions."
