This painting of a red poppy was originally a photograph I took in a field in Chaugey, FR. I created the image with Lightroom and Photoshop. Although the farmers work their land with great care and control weeds, you see the poppies popping up everywhere. They look so fragile, these fiery red flowers, but they are so incredibly strong.
Since about 1974, I have been involved almost daily in photography, drawing (charcoal, graphite, conté, chalk, ink), painting, watercolour and/or collage making. In all these branches of visual work, I have tried a lot, found my own way, but.. Read more…