Solo Exhibition in November 2012

Ric W. Horner is an established land & seascape artist whose professional career spans more than 25 years. He has exhibited in Exeter, London, Bristol, Canterbury and Whitstable. He is permanently represented by the Lilford Gallery in Canterbury and is opening his studio to the public with a rolling exhibition of finished pieces. His work focuses on the elemental qualities of open space, the energy of weather and the expressive qualities of light. All pieces on display are for sale and available from approx. £ 280.00. The studio will be open every day from 11am - 5pm. The venue is: 1-18 Reeves Yard, Warwick Road, Whitstable, CT5 1HX. You can also contact the artist for any enquiries at: richorner0@gmail.com

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Observational drawing is essential for the kind of art I want to make. It not only gives me an understanding of the topography of the subject, but also a kind of informed intimacy with the landscape, light and unique qualities of the day. Producing finished work in the studio away from the subject is a challenge. In order to do a convincing painting I am intially dependent on my drawings, colour notes and memory. However, there are advantages; I am not fighting wiht the elements and my materials are arranged where I need them. My studio work is more than just a rendering of my references. Memory also plays an important role in the process, holding on to the key elements of light and mood - the very things I'm compelled to communicate. When in the studio, away from the direct influence of the subject, I am afforded more room for interpretation and invention which is the key to the process of capturing the essence of the landscape. I crave recreating the colours I have seen in nature, exploring a unique moment of light, or contrast finding and highlighting the unseen in the familiar. Sometimes I allow a painting to evolve beyond what I have seen, making it a journey to an unknown place formed with the material of real experience. At times I paint in black & white, as this refreshes my understanding of tonality as a seperate issue from colour. I love its simplicity and its dramatic possibilites.