Simon LEDSON

Simon professionally trained in Graphic Design and Illustration, after studying illustration at Birmingham in 1983, and Graphic Design at Derby 1986. He then owned a graphic design agency before turning his attention to working full time as an artist. He is currently studying at the University of the West of England finishing an M.A. in Fine Art.

"I emphasise the simplicity of form and the contemporary interaction between the light with haunting tone and texture, combined with emotions. My works are a study of low light observations capturing the atmospheric mood - a form of time and awakening, a source of light and shadow delivering a calming and mysterious echo. My feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have happened but may not have happened at all. My paintings are a personal journey.

The land and seascapes are an ongoing enquiry into the
relationship of what I see, a mere reflection of light on a
surface, the reality of a reflection. "

Somerset Unfolding:
A collection of Somerset landscapes. These are a study
of low light observation capturing the atmospheric
mood and still moments of the early morning, with light
just about burning though to show a trace of the
landscape. Landscapes are sketched with detailed
studies and worked straight on to primed canvases on
location either in oil or charcoal, the studies are finished
in the studio in oil.

Paintings