 stroke can utterly change what you see. I enjoy exploring the human narrative through portraiture. My challenge is to capture that transient, shifting expression of self; that fleeting look that tells an individual’s story. I particularly love to focus in on the finer, subtle details that are often missed. Drawing also brings something less tangible to my work - the fact that it can be easily rubbed out hints at the temporary nature of our existence.I am also drawn to the stories hidden in our local environment of tree, copse, land and sky. I enjoy watching the slow interaction between trees and the way they settle in the landscape. Using ink techniques, I explore the atmosphere of this environment in all its woody detail, linking tree to sky, creating a sense of slow history. I also aim to capture the movement and character of birds and animals which live in our wooded environments and skies, using both graphite and etching techniques.I am always happy to discuss possible commissions and enjoy exploring these with my clients.Also a qualified Art teacher, I have the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Practice as an Artist Teacher from Oxford Brookes University. &method=button "Share with Pinterest"){kind=small}
Sue Side is willing to accept commissions
I specialise in illustration and portraiture.
I am an elected member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, The Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society and Oxford Art Society.
I exhibit regularly as a member of these societies and am often selected to exhibit with other international societies. I have exhibited with The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, The Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Society of British Artists and The Society of Graphic Fine Art in their annual exhibitions at The Mall Galleries, London.
I also exhibit frequently in local galleries and take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks and Devon Open Studios.
My work is in several private collections.
I work in graphite, charcoal and ink and enjoy exploring drypoint etching. Each has a natural warmth and versatility that fits well with my work. The smallest drawn (or etched) stroke can utterly change what you see.
I enjoy exploring the human narrative through portraiture. My challenge is
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I am an elected member of The Society of Graphic Fine Art, The Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society and Oxford Art Society.
I exhibit regularly as a member of these societies and am often selected to exhibit with other international societies. I have exhibited with The Royal Society of Portrait Painters, The Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Society of British Artists and The Society of Graphic Fine Art in their annual exhibitions at The Mall Galleries, London.
I also exhibit frequently in local galleries and take part in Oxfordshire Artweeks and Devon Open Studios.
My work is in several private collections.
I work in graphite, charcoal and ink and enjoy exploring drypoint etching. Each has a natural warmth and versatility that fits well with my work. The smallest drawn (or etched) stroke can utterly change what you see.
I enjoy exploring the human narrative through portraiture. My challenge is
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