Interview with Clare Thatcher | Rise Art

Figurative, abstract.

Do you paint from memory or are you representing certain spots in your paintings?

I begin with observational drawing in the landscape, an comprehension of how matters fit together, thinking about position and why I continue to keep returning. I make work deeply connected to a perception of area in reaction to individual landscape functions that have experienced a profound effect on me generally in tidal and coastal regions. These sketchbook drawings are then translated to big scale charcoal line drawings in the studio giving up lots of prospects for paint, colour. Memory, believed and emotions are all captured and translated in the language of line to my paintings.

Harmony of Area I, 2021, Clare Thatcher

What attracts you to portray mountainous landscapes?

The scale and the sheer presence of these momentous rock formations with the electric power of the sea will make me come to feel so overwhelmed and in awe of the these kinds of drive of character.

How has your exercise progressed in excess of the decades?

Heading in deeper, inquiring concerns, regularly pushing the function, little by little the perform has grown up about time. Colour is an essential component of the get the job done and is a substantial matter, I get pleasure from the worries it brings. I enjoy doing the job large and owning operate chosen for recognised artwork prizes and aid from people I belief has offered me the assurance and endorsement to continue to keep heading.

Vision of Landscape, 2018, Clare Thatcher

What is an typical day like in your studio?

I sweep the floor ahead of I start off and at the stop of the day. I normally have espresso, chocolate and fruit at hand. A comfy chair but not to comfortable and songs is essential to settle my brain. I constantly have a variety of performs on the go at the very same time this helps with the dialogue. I acquire regular breaks enabling me to concentrate and action again from the function.

How do you come up with the titles for your paintings?

I really feel them when generating, allowing the work converse to me.

I Stroll in Magnificence, 2021, Clare Thatcher

What/Who are your important influences?

On the lookout at art in museums and galleries. My earlier tutor and mentor, painter Richard Kenton Webb, foremost British abstract artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, colourists Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard.

Who are some Increase Art artists with work you happen to be enjoying at the minute?

Iain Andrews, Enzo Marr and Steph Goodger.

Quiet Space, 2020, Clare Thatcher