Tracey Swain

I studied at Coventry Art College and gained a Degree in Fine Art in 1992. My work at this time was based on my experiences walking and climbing in the mountains of Wales and the Lake District. I produced large abstracted landscape paintings that tried to capture the essence of the rocks, changing weather and space. Life changed once I had children and found myself juggling work, childcare and family life. For about 20 years it seemed I only had time to sketch on holidays and days out. This is when I developed a love of painting outdoors with watercolours, enjoying the spontaneity of the medium. I now have more time to paint and always take my sketch pad out whilst walking our two dogs. I’ve always loved exploring the local countryside, and used to run long distances cross country, enjoying the sense of freedom and space. I find so much inspiration in the natural world and never tire of observing the changing sky, light and atmosphere, the forms and shapes of trees, fields and hills. I work mostly outside but sometimes finish paintings back at home, working from sketches and photographs. Its important for me that I capture a sense of place that is meaningful to the viewer. I work mostly in a combination of watercolour, inks, charcoal and pastels but have recently started experimenting in oils. For me, the landscape is alive, all aspects of nature seem connected and I feel the rhythms of the seasons and the underlying energy that shapes the landscape. ​

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GREENMOOR COMMUNITY ALLOTMENTS
95 Greenmoor Road
NUNEATON
CV10 7EN
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Contact Details
Email:         tracey.swain@barnardos.org.uk