"Seductress" by Drew Darcy

A rare opportunity to acquire a superb original  Drew Darcy painting         "Seductress"  

                 "Seductress" by Drew Darcy

............. BY THE INCREDIBLE  ARTIST DREW DARCY!!!!

 

Measurements; 40 3/4 inches x 30 1/4 inches (102 cm x 76 cm)

Oil on canvas

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I was born in Shrewsbury, 1976 – the eldest of twin boys. It was one of the hottest and driest summers ever recorded in the UK. Being a son of a doctor and a nurse, I always felt I was in safe hands right from the start. My artistic flare may well have been passed down from my mother's side. She was one of a family of ten children. Music and art was a central part of growing up in Dublin. My grandfather was from five generations of tailors and trained in Savile Row to become a Bespoke Tailor. He had three shops in Ireland one of which was in historical Kilmainham, Dublin. On my father’s side, my grandfather was an industrial designer and skilled draughtsman. Thus the fabric of the artist was woven! 

I can remember drawing from an early age, and was first introduced to oil painting at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire. I revelled in the fact that I could make my indelible mark on my own canvas, just like the great painters before me. Hundreds of hours were spent in the “Art Room”, where I learnt many of my techniques I use today. I was given a great freedom in my art classes and achieved grade A's in GCSE and A-level Art and Design. Moving to Birmingham, England, I successfully completed a BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design at Bournville Art College.

In 2002 I decided it was time to invest in myself and my artistic talent. I knew I wanted to create and I knew I had something to offer new into the art market. I dedicated my time into developing my own unique style. I wanted to stand out from the current leading artists of the world.

After successfully exhibiting and selling my work in some carefully chosen galleries in London and the UK, I teamed up with Washington Green to further develop my ideas and my in turn, my art career.

Ideas And Inspirations

Music, fashion, film, photography, and advertising are a constant source of inspiration. The pin up genre of 1940’s-50’s in American illustration has also been a recent influence in my work. I admire many artists like Gil Elvgren, Helmut Newton, John Kacere, and Edward Hopper, to name but a few. I like to digest the artistic flavours from my favourite artists, absorb them and throw them all back in to the mix to make my own distinctive style. 
Many hours are spent taking photographs, setting up scenes and gathering my resources. My recent work is figurative and is based around the female form. I often want my paintings to show some sexual allure and a sexual tension. I like to capture intimate moments in time, whilst still trying to keep a sense of movement and realism. Reference is collected using digital cameras. I can manipulate these images using my computer and can quickly realise my initial ideas on screen. I can then get a feel of what the final piece will look like, change colours, cut and paste. I embrace technology and love the fact that I can marry traditional methods with the modern and new. However, nothing compares with the magic that can be created with a simple brush stroke. No digital imagery or computer power can get even close to that invaluable human touch. I eagerly anticipate transposing my developed ideas onto canvas. In the time waiting for the paint to dry, music and song writing is another creative output for me. Music has always been a huge passion of mine. My studio has a microphone and guitar at arm’s reach. I find myself working at best with music, lyrics and canvas. I can easily lose myself as the hours rush by in this intense creative environment.

From Palette To Picture

Firstly, I sketch my desired image on to the canvas with a watercolour pencil. The palette is prepared with my chosen oils. I use Liquin as this is my preferred medium, for its quick drying properties. I find that the first touch of paint on a primed canvas is always the most rewarding. I like to work in sections, blocking in colour quickly , then I start to smooth and blend out the tones. I refer to this process as “pushing paint”. I brush on the colour and then blend in tones evenly using soft watercolour brushes and fan brushes. The overall affect has similar look to airbrushing. Knowing when to stop is the key. I don’t want to overwork the piece. I think this is my secret to keeping a fresh look to my work. I’m not afraid of using space within my paintings; less can mean more, allowing the painting to invite the mind to imagine. The contrast with colours, textures, light and shade are some of the many elements that continually fascinate me. 

A Day In The Life

I start the day by flooding my studio with as much daylight as possible. I work from home having transformed a spare room into a small art/music studio. White walls surround me to reflect light; there is a chair, desk, easel, guitar and a computer in one corner. This is my world within. A place of controlled chaos at times. My phone is turned to silence. 
Depending on my creative mood I may develop new projects or lose myself in brushwork and canvas. Some evenings may be spent socialising, dining out, band rehearsals or you may just find me back in my studio immersing myself in my work..... 

                                                                                                                          

 
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