Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 50cm×30cm; framed

Artist: Ian Paterson

Open house: 121 Freshfield Road, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Artist Notes: Ian studied at Chelsea School of Art from 1974 – a vibrant time, from one of the Sex Pistols first live appearances, to visits from David Hockney, Chelsea was the place to be. It was at this time that Ian perfected his unique style and paint application. A rigorous technician, Ian labours for as long as it takes to achieve the near airbrush quality of his paintings with pure brush work, painstakingly masking off the area to be painted and methodically applying paint to canvas. This devotion to technique lends an intensity to the scenes, creating paintings of calm and space.