Andrea Franklin’s art is driven by Light . . . Colour . . . Pattern . . . Passion
Being trained in clothing technology as well as fashion design, added to 25 years of working in that marketplace, has had a considerable impact and influence on what inspires Andrea to paint. The attention to detail, so essential and important in bespoke clothing is evident in her work as proportion and spatial awareness are key components, as well as light and colour.
Her subjects reveal her passion for all in the natural world - flowers, landscapes and animals. The interplay of light and colour in each of the paintings is part of her unique and distinctive style. Excited by combinations of colour, texture, linear patterns and angles, curves and twists are evident in her beloved winter trees which continue to inspire her. The repeated shapes, the linear qualities and the shapes in between the dissection of lines draw her back again and again.
Working on the Surrey/Hampshire border Andrea has a positive wealth of countryside and heathland that keeps her constantly inspired to capture what she sees and respond to it. The wonderful beech woods and rolling countryside or the open skied heathland of Ludshott, Hankley or Frensham Commons, where walking in all seasons, keeps the views ever-changing and addictive.
Andrea shows her work at a variety of art society exhibitions as well as The Wey Gallery, Godalming, The Loft Gallery, Grayshott and Denbies Vineyard in July/August 2011.
