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The natural transparency and fluidity of watercolour allows me to highlight these features. Typically, I use 'negative' painting in my backgrounds to create depth and to emphasize the light.
In my acrylic works, I use colour relationships, value, patterning and substantial texture to create the impression of depth and light and to bring about the beauty and unusual effects of natural forms. My subject matter varies and is not as important to me as the mood or concept that I want to portray.
In both watercolour and acrylic, I work to simplify my ideas, allowing and encouraging the viewer to relate to their own perceptions, emotions and individual experiences.
Techniques change, different subjects inspire and new mediums will be used. My work continues to evolve.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ann Sutherland Gruchy, a visual artist with her studio in
North Gower (Ottawa) is known for her bold, large
three-dimensional mixed media art. Her images have
evolved into semi-abstract and abstract works, stressing
design, texture, light and colour.
Combining her appreciation of natural colours and textures with a personal exploration of evolving techniques, she enjoys the exciting -and sometimes unpredictable- effects found by applying plaster onto canvas and painting with acrylic.
Her preferred themes relate to music, natural wood or rock surfaces, textured fruit or flowers and reflected light. Her more abstract works highlight the textures created on the surface.
Other works are more graphic - the images drawn / carved into the surface are then enhanced using various techniques and media, producing sculptural, three dimensional pieces.
Ann's well-known, intense watercolour work has also evolved - becoming minimalist, but again stressing light and design. She enjoys creating detailed forms against the depths of negative backgrounds, transforming landscapes, florals, stilllife and figures into semi-abstract images.
Ann teaches basic watercolour classes, as well as Open Studio Workshops in her North Gower studio.
To contact the artist: anngruchy@yahoo.ca
I am inspired by light and atmosphere and try to capture these elements in my painting
