New Paintings

It takes me a long time after I've finished a painting before I share it.
Of course it needs to dry. Then I look at it, think about it, perhaps add something, sometimes turn it to the wall in panic. It all eats up the days.
So now I want to share with you two paintings that have been "on the go" since the middle of last year.

© Mary Kemp
"Paddling Not Drowning"
Oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm

The paddling part of this was inspired by the group with the dog on the edge of the beach at Southwold. I was on the pier and felt as though I was rushing out to sea as the waves washed forward onto the sand.

The second painting is of a boy trying to make his way over the pebbles but being handicapped by the dog snuffling at his feet. I did rather distort the colours on this  but then, what is real?

© Mary Kemp
"Boy and His Dog"
oil on board 60 x 50 cm (24 x 20 ins)

If you'd like to see more of this series of paintings visit my newly spruced up website at www.marykemp.co.uk