Ffurf celf: Celf Gweledol a Chrefft
Cliciwch ar un or darluniau am fwy
Looking At Me, Looking At You
Watercolour / Dyfrliw
Splashing Swan
Watercolour / Dyfrliw
Mother Duck and Ducklings
Watercolour / Dyfrliw
I started painting about six years ago after having a stroke which caused me to have problems with my right arm. When I was in hospital I was told either to use the arm or lose the use of it! So I decided to try painting.
After leaving hospital I bought some paints. Watercolour paints were the cheapest so I bought them. With plenty of time on my hands I started painting. I had no formal training in watercolour painting so I did my own thing - I still do.
Most of my inspiration comes from what I see locally living in the Brecon Beacons. I work from home looking out at the mountains. I find great inspiration from the rivers and canals. Water reflection has facinated me over the years. The way it moves, the seasonal colour changes, the reflections bird life, boats and buildings have in the water.
I am now publishing my own work so you may buy my work directly. Please contact Sara Mackay at Disability Arts Cymru for my contact details.
I paint and sell more swan paintings than anything because their life and habits have always given me great pleasure to watch. I also paint ducks, frogs, lilies, otters and large cats - lions and tigers etc. I started selling my work about 4 years ago in a local art and craft gallery. I now supply other galleries. I had some of my work published in 2004, and I hope to have more published this year.
Rhian`s work can be seen at:
Sable and Hogg, Lion Street, Brecon LD3 7HY. Tel: 01874 611465.
The Old School Defynnog, Nr Brecon, Powys LD3 8SL. Tel: 01874 638919.
Wood `N` Things Art Gallery, 47 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes SY18 6EF. Tel: 01686 413277.
