Simon Claridge Handsigned and Numbered Limited Edition Boxed Canvas:"Golden Gaze"Item #: WG-SCGC14Artist: Simon Claridge Title: Golden Gaze Size: 30" x 44" Edition Size: Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition to 95 Medium: Boxed Canvas About the Artist: HISTORY & BACKGROUND One of my earliest and fondest memories of junior school was running from assembly to be the first in the line before double art on a Tuesday morning, as I could not wait to continue working on what I had done the previous week. This early obsession continued throughout my education, and whenever asked what I wanted to do when I grew up the answer was always 'to be an artist!' I was extremely lucky to have a fantastic art department at college where I really found my strengths in draftsmanship, particularly in life class. Upon receiving my BA in Fine Art from the University of Reading, I was determined not to stop the journey that I had started, and continued to paint wherever and whenever I could. I was only interested in becoming a painter; I could not, and still can not, imagine a life without having to return to the canvas every day. Thankfully the work that I was producing seemed to resonate with people, and the confidence this gave me lead me to the door of Washington Green, who have allowed me to realize my dreams. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF The only problem with doing something you love for a living is knowing when to take a break. I start as early as possible in the morning stopping only for caffeine and Coco, my pug dog. I have no set routine and let the work determine the day. I will stay in the studio as long as I can, wishing there were more hours. However when I feel I'm no longer getting anywhere then a well deserved beer and a few hours with Ruth are all that I need to recharge and look forward to another day. |
