Louise Balaam

“My work is inspired by an emotional response to the natural world, in particular to the quality of light, which is a vital part of the mood of my paintings. The work is painted intuitively from memory, so that rather than relating to a specific place, it evokes memories and personal interpretations in the viewer.

“My paintings relate to the English landscape tradition, particularly Turner, and Constable’s oil sketches are an important influence. I like the sensuality and depth of colour of oil paint, used in direct and gestural brush strokes. Current work is in oil on panel, which allows me to scratch into the wet surface.”