Glynnis  Carter

will be exhibiting in the Gallery

14th August - 13th October 2009

Glynnis Carter

In 2000 she moved to Alston in the North Pennines. Whilst continuing to work as a teacher she studied part time at Newcastle College, Northumbria University and Sunderland University. In 2004, having gained a BA(Hons) in Fine Art, she gave up teaching and began to paint full time.

Glynnis draws inspiration for her paintings from the wild landscapes of the North Penines. Her work is a response to the surrounding hills and moorland, the constantly changing light and weather.

Although her paintings are not made from studies of specific locations, a visit to her studio reveals just how much she is influenced by the huge landscapes which surround it.

As well as observing the splendour of the landscape Glynnis often uses the physicality of the landscape itself to initiate a painting by leaving canvas outside for several weeks. During this time it will accumulate marks made by soil, rain and decay. From this start-point she then works instinctively, over several weeks, building up layers of colour and texture, allowing what happens on the canvas during the painting process to determine the evolution of the painting.

Recent exhibitions