A new signed limited edition collection of idyllic painted landscapes is set to be unveiled in Milton Keynes this week.
The exclusive ‘Through All Seasons’ body of work by acclaimed British painter Lawrence Coulson will launch at Castle Galleries in thecentre:mk on Friday (September 18).
Expect enchanting countryside scenes and calming coastal settings from the British landscape figure – with each oil painting evoking a surreal sense of serenity and atmosphere through the use of vibrant blues, ethereal purples and warm oranges.
They capture a moment in time, immersing the viewer in a sense of space and timelessness.
“My landscape paintings focus on the atmosphere of particular locations rather than the geographical characteristic,” explained Lawrence.
“ I am interested in what they make the viewer feel and what they can draw out of the painting. "Collectors in the past have employed wonderful phrases to describe the work, ranging from ‘escapist’, ‘romantic’ and ‘melancholy’ – all of which pretty much grasp what I am trying to achieve.”
Coulson, who only started painting as a hobby at 21 – and achieved a D in art at O level – is best known for his oil paintings which bring to life dramatic open spaces and alluring skylines.
‘Through All Seasons’ features notably more manmade structures and human activity than previous collections.
Taking particular influence from his local landscape near the Cambridgeshire Fens, he also names 19th century Romantic painters J.M.W Turner and John Constable, along with his father, celebrated artist Gerald Coulson, as guiding influences.
Peter Viet-Lu, Milton Keynes’ Gallery Manager for Castle Galleries –Washington Green’s nationwide network of high street galleries – said:
“Throughout his successful career, we’ve seen Lawrence diversify in subject matter whilst retaining the technique and flair that has earned him critical acclaim.
“Starting first by applying his base paint with a large brush, he then uses his fingertips to blend and push colour into the canvas. This physical interaction with his work is a Coulson trademark, with the lightness of touch and delicacy of the merging colours enhancing the finish.”
Lawrence Coulson’s ‘Through All Seasons’ limited edition print collection will be available to view at Castle Galleries, Milton Keynes, 27 Acorn Walk.
