DEMONSTRATIONS

Ray demonstrates impressionism in oil from still life. The arrangement will be chosen based on colour, tone and form using reflective surfaces. The technique will focus on colour matching, reflections and metallic surfaces utilising a mix of Meldrum impressionism methods and a direct approach.

More recently Ray challenges himself to complete life paintings quickly (alla prima) by painting wet in wet using medium (half stand oil/half turpentine), large brushes, pre-toned linen, underpainting, then, using his experience in colour mixing and visual knowledge to enliven his images with a painterly approach, to catch a mood.
All works are completed on site (from life) in a relatively short period, this is often by necessity rather than choice either because of the change in light or availability of time and or model. He likes to distil the simplicity of a subject, the light catching an object, focussing the viewer, happy to leave unsaid as much as possible. Whilst adopting a
tonal approach, he is an unashamed colourist, enjoying the application of colour in all paintings.

More recently Ray challenges himself to complete life paintings quickly (alla prima) by painting wet in wet using medium (half stand oil/half turpentine), large brushes, pre-toned linen, underpainting, then, using his experience in colour mixing and visual knowledge to enliven his images with a painterly approach, to catch a mood.
All works are completed on site (from life) in a relatively short period, this is often by necessity rather than choice either because of the change in light or availability of time and or model. He likes to distil the simplicity of a subject, the light catching an object, focussing the viewer, happy to leave unsaid as much as possible. Whilst adopting a
tonal approach, he is an unashamed colourist, enjoying the application of colour in all paintings.

See below Ray demonstrating a comprehensive breakdown of each step of his direct painting process.
With particular focus on colour selection, underdrawing with a brush and proceeding straight to laying in colour without the establishment of an underpainting beforehand. 

More recently Ray challenges himself to complete life paintings quickly (alla prima) by painting wet in wet using medium (half stand oil/half turpentine), large brushes, pre-toned linen, underpainting, then, using his experience in colour mixing and visual knowledge to enliven his images with a painterly approach, to catch a mood.
All works are completed on site (from life) in a relatively short period, this is often by necessity rather than choice either because of the change in light or availability of time and or model. He likes to distil the simplicity of a subject, the light catching an object, focussing the viewer, happy to leave unsaid as much as possible. Whilst adopting a
tonal approach, he is an unashamed colourist, enjoying the application of colour in all paintings.

Interview with Emilio Longo from Skill-Based Art:
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