Roots & Water

Lumley Moor Inspiration and Exhibitions

I was interested in how the trees formed a ring of protection around the reservoir bank from the open moorland beyond. I used thin glazes of oil paint to try and represent movement with the ever changing weather conditions, the changing reflections and the twisted shapes of the exposed tree roots in the fluctuating water levels.

'Lumley Moor Reservoir Leaves'

Exhibited 2019: The Great North Art Show, Ripon Cathedral, Ripon., North Yorkshire

Exhibited 2019-2020: Harrogate Open Art Exhibition, The Mercer Gallery, Harrogate.

'Lumley Moor Reservoir'

Exhibited 2019: Spot 19, Richmond Station, Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Exhibited 2019: The Great North Art Show, Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Pencil Drawing

Tree Study 1. Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Paper. H76cm x W 56cm. 2018

'Tree Study 1' Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Watercolour Paper. Height 76cm x Width 56cm. 2018.

‘Tree Study 2’. Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Paper. Height 59.4cm x Width 42cm

‘Tree Study 2’ Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Watercolour Paper. Height 59.4cm x Width 42cm. 2018.

'Tree Study 3' Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Acrylic Canvas Paper. Height 59.4cm x Width 42cm. 2018.

'Tree Study 4'. Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Paper. H59.4cm x W42cm. 2018.

'Tree Study 4' Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Acrylic Canvas Paper. Height 59.4cm x Width 42cm. 2018.

'Tree Study 5' Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Acrylic Canvas Paper. Height 42cm x Width 59.4cm. 2018.

'Tree Study 6'. Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Paper. H59.4cm x W42cm. 2018

'Tree Study 6' Original Drawing. Pencil and Watercolour Pencil on Acrylic Canvas Paper. Height 59.4cm x Width 42cm. 2018.

Tree Studies Inspiration and Exhibitions

I was interested in the strained shapes and dramatic composition of the exposed tree roots protruding from the dry, receding soil on the hillside. I used pencil to focus on the twisted lines and shapes, and to enhance the living, searching nature of the roots. I was also interested in the strong lines and shapes of the tree trunk and roots which had grown between rock formations. I used pencil using a unified tone to try and enhance the idea of solidity, with the tree integrating into the rock and becoming part of the rock formation.

'Tree Study 1'

Exhibited 2018: Draw 18, The Society of Graphic Fine Art, The Menier Gallery, London.

Exhibited 2019: The Great North Art Show, Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire.

'Tree Study 2', '3', '5', '6'

Exhibited 2019: The Great North Art Show, Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Emma V. Garvey Arts

Roots & Water

Artwork inspired by tree formations, rivers and reservoirs

Oil Painting

Lumley Moor Inspiration and Exhibitions

Pencil Drawing

Tree Studies Inspiration and Exhibitions

Roots & Water

Artwork inspired by tree formations, rivers and reservoirs

Oil Painting

Lumley Moor Inspiration and Exhibitions

Pencil Drawing

Tree Studies Inspiration and Exhibitions

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