Maureen Smith

After working as a classroom assistant in Blisworth, I enrolled as a mature student at Northampton university on a degree course Fine Art Painting and Drawing. Completion of my degree opened up a whole new period of my life
After the degree course I worked at Kelmarsh Hall, Northampton for five years as Artist in Residence. Here I developed my interest in the structure of old buildings.
I enjoy working on landscapes, building up the layers to encapsulate the light in my paintings.
My inspiration comes from my small sketch book which I always carry with me as well as pencils and a small watercolour pallet.
Recent completion of a Chinese art workshop, has taken me on a new direction in my interpretation of Chinese ink painting.