about me
Victoria has recently moved to her new studio in Weston upon Trent where she is working on a new collection of paintings responding to the beauty of blossoms, water and plants in surrounding Derbyshire.
One series of paintings titled ‘Hanami’ (The name for Japanese cherry blossom viewing parties) has been created in response to Spring Blossom.
“It’s so uplifting to be surrounded by blossoms in the spring, I just had to respond to them. I spent time walking around the village taking photos and sketches of the blossom. Standing under the trees, looking up at the overlapping of petals and leaves, the bright sunlight shining through, it’s amazing. I love the way it floats off the trees in a breeze, gathers on the floor like snow and floats in puddles after the rain. I was delighted to discover that the Japanese celebrate the arrival of blossom with cherry blossom viewing parties and festivals, I too could stand under a tree and watch it all day.”
Victoria’s large, vibrant paintings are created using acrylic paints, sequins and gold leaf. She uses a technique she has developed over the past five years but the influence also comes from childhood when Victoria was surrounded by beautiful lace. Her family has been manufacturing lace since the late 1800.
“As a small child I remember watching the lace being made on huge machines and would be delighted when my father returned home with bags of lace for me to create pictures. I was always fascinated by the holes in the net and how they shaped around the images of flowers and leaves. I certainly think these early investigations have informed my work"
Victoria also continues to develop her paintings which explore the enchanting qualities of water; seas, rivers, streams, pools and the gems beneath, playing with energy and the way we connect with the natural world. Within the collection also continue to grow the “Hidden Gems” studies of a dinosaur egg shaped stone, discovered on the banks of a Scottish river.
"Water and our connection to it fascinates me and I ponder on the connection between human consciousness and the Dancing Depths.
The beautiful world around us fills me with the desire to paint and express my innermost feelings. The vibrant colours, patterns and shapes within the natural world excite me, “Walking through nature each morning lifts my spirits, each plant, flower, bud has its own special energy, so too the reflections on the water, the sparkles and twinkles playing on the surface. I always wonder and marvel at the changes each day, a different light, new shoots, blossom scattered in puddles , so much to create.."