Artist: Wendy Corbett
Title: Another Time
Size: 9˝" x 22"
Edition Size: Artist Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition to 95
Medium: Giclee paper
About the Artist: HISTORY & BACKGROUND

Although I did art to ‘A’ level standard I never really considered it as a career option as my real ambition was to work with animals. However, as a youngster I was discouraged by teachers from doing this, who suggested that I think of a ‘real’ job instead. This was reason that I actually ended up becoming a teacher. On doing this job I found that I was not suited to it at all and subsequently left with absolutely no idea what I was going to do.

Over a period of time I tried my hand at a variety of jobs ranging from farming to forklift truck driving, with no real sense of direction. In my late 30`s I worked with my father as a sign writer and lettering artist for a number of years, until computers and modern technology, as with most people, did me out of a job. Again I had to rethink what career path I wanted to take. I had been experimenting again with my art in any spare time that I had, doing animal commissions and trying out different mediums and techniques.

It had long been a dream of mine to live by the coast and one day I made a spur of the moment decision to move to Devon, with the intention of one day becoming a full-time artist.

My first real opportunity to show my art came when the gallery in Kingsbridge, where I live, changed hands and I plucked up the courage to go and show them my portfolio. I was delighted when the owners took some pieces to try, and I’m glad to say that, I have not looked back since. I exhibit with them regularly, which leaves little time to do anything for anyone else. I have, however, submitted to and had work selected for P.A.W.S., a national wildlife art competition, and was delighted to win the monochrome section award. I have also had my work exhibited at the ‘Society of Wildlife Artists’ exhibition at the Mall Galleries.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF

My day begins with exercising my dog Lucy, a Springer Spaniel. This early morning walk is my thinking time, when I gather my thoughts together and plan my day. I also sometimes use it to get more reference material if it is a particularly interesting dawn.

I usually start work around 9am and I try to have a particular piece of work in progress on my board, even if it is only in rough. I only ever work on one painting at a time. I could not begin work on a new picture until I have finished the one that I am doing; I’m sure this is something peculiar to me, as I know many artists are able to do this. I do, however, have in mind what I am going to do next, infact I probably have four or five different ideas in my head.

I like to have music on while I am working, sometimes just the radio for background music, or if I want to crate a certain atmosphere I choose an appropriate C.D. I work until 6 or 7 in the evening, depending on the time of year, as I have to fit in another walk for Lucy. Again if I feel it looks a promising day for research this walk may be an extended one.

I don’t have much free time and I suppose I spend it in much the same way as most people do. I enjoy socialising with friends, which usually involves food and wine. I do try and fit in exercise as well such as swimming or the gym. I find this helps me to wind down and relax muscles that have become tight during the day.
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