Alan Brain
Maker of Paintings with That Certain Feeling
unique emotion driven art available only from the artist
My paintings embrace several styles including surrealism, geometric, minimalism and figures. Themes are explored such as war, aviation and the environment. All searching for That Certain Feeling.
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Over thirty years a painter driven to capture emotion in art
Painting is not copying what you see, its about painting how you feel about what you see. My purpose as an artist is to capture the emotion and create visible feelings to share with others so they can experience That Cerain Feeling.
Minimalism is my current theme
Saying more with less in art is my current challenge...
My biggest complement is to hear "I love it but I don't know why." That tells me the viewer has made an emotional connection that is their own personal interpretation.
Self-taught artist
Studied painting techniques in UK and how to find inspiration in USA where his artwork steadily became identifiable as his. The art has That Certain Feeling.
Uses space and symbols to express inner feelings that connect with and intrigue the viewer.
Artistic approach
Open to any method to make his mark. Watercolour is the preferred medium but sometimes uses acrylic. Three elements are key - inspiration colour and shapes, other elements such as texture are employed as required.
Highcliffe Dorset BH23 5HW
Visitors are always welcome, please make an appointment. Come to see the paintings for real and view work in progress.
Discuss his approach to painting and view first hand the paintings there.
Art tuition
An experienced art teacher who helps other artists find their own direction and to be true to themselves as artists. Teaches in the studio and with organisations running art courses.
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Interesting posts from the artist
My journey into abstraction.
Like most beginner artists I thought accuracy was the goal but I soon found that stifling and I moved unknowingly at the time into abstraction, it gave me freedom to express what I feeling not what I was seeing. I had no route map, I followed my heart, my own direction and I am doing that still.
Passion driven
For me an abstract painting without passion or feeling is decorative and has no lasting interest. I learnt to find and paint what I felt strongly about and that is my driver still.
Some earlier works
Now with collectors - still giving pleasure.
Exhibits internationally
My art has been shown widely within the UK including the Royal Watercolour Society and internationally with leading societies such as The American Watercolor Society and The Canadian Society for Painters in Watercolour.
My passion to paint that certain feeling continues
My paintings are for sale - you buy directly from the artist. All works are original and come with a written guarantee. No prints or reproductions are ever made. I ship worldwide free of charge with a 60-day return option. You can purchase here online or come and visit my studio-gallery in Dorset U.K. to view and buy in person.