Patrick Whitehead
Patrick was born in Bradford in 1957 and was trained at both Lincoln College of Art and Norwich School of Art where he studied Fine Art. Initially, a printmaker specialising in etching and aquatint he has extended his repertoire in recent years to include mezzotints, collographs, linocuts and solar etchings. Each printing method has its own particular attributes and qualities that he finds appealing. As a printmaker he is fascinated by the fact that one never knows how an image will turn out until the plate is inked up and printed. Primarily, he is inspired and motivated by his experiences gained through travelling abroad having a strong interest in different cultures. The majority of his work is figurative and representational portraying people, crowds, landscapes, cityscapes and architecture. He is interested in capturing the detail in a picture - the texture, shape, form and line. Recently, he has included watercolour painting to his repertoire. The composition of an image is important to him together with the effect of light and dark which he likes to use to create drama and impact in an image. He aims to create a timeless quality in his work and record a particular moment in time sharing that with the spectator. His aim is to produce images that are serene, reflective and contemplative.
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- Website: patrickwhitehead.co.uk