by maureen mace
Oil with Copper leaf
h: 40 w: 40 d: 2 (cms).
Like most of my paintings, this one changed over time. It started as a painting of a pear tree with a shining crescent moon. But I felt it looked empty. Looking through my sketchbooks of medieval art made at the Parker Library in Cambridge; I found a well-to-do lady next to her new husband. I adapted the lady, gave her a red dress with flowing veil and placed her under the tree. But there was still more space to fill so I added the parrot who had escaped the castle and various other creatures including four rabbits who were always up to mischief in olden times and an owl who knows everything. My paintings are a joy to make as I build them up of many layers.
£1400 (As exhibited.)
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by maureen mace
Oil on canvas
h: 40 w: 40 d: 2 (cms).
An apple tree, a crescent moon, ten birds, three rabbits (one of whom is playing with a yo-yo), three sheep and a lizard occupy this painting. I loved painting the animals in the styles seen in medieval manuscripts and there is so much to look at. My paintings take many weeks to do and while painting I listen to endless stories on Radio 4. The bird at the top of the tree rules the roost and makes sure the tree is safe from invaders. The painting is in oil with copper leaf placed over the red trunk giving it a lovely texture. I use tiny brushes and get carried away with the detail so there is always something new to find.
£1400 (As exhibited.)
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