LOUISE BALAAM RWA, NEAC

My work is inspired by an emotional response to the natural world, in particular to the quality of light, which is a vital part of the mood of the paintings. I draw in the landscape and then paint intuitively in the studio, so that the work both has a sense of place, and yet can also evoke memories and personal interpretations in the viewer. There is a sense of intimacy and intensity, and the idea of a glimpse into a remembered reality. My paintings relate to the English landscape tradition – Constable’s oil sketches are an important influence. - Louise Balaam

Recent inclusion in judged exhibitions include Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2008-2009, Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London 2005-2009 & 2011  , Threadneedle Awards 2009 & 2011, NEAC Exhibition 2009 & 2011,  RWA Autumn Exhibition 2004 - 2008 (2010 3rd Odin Trust Prize)

Available Works

'Golden air and salt spray, Norfolk coast'       Oil on canvas   80x80cm

'Rosy clouds, waves breaking'          Oil on Canvas   90x90cm

'Loch Water, calm sky'     Oil on panel  40 x 40cm (60 x 60 cm in frame)

Pale Gold Cloud, Blue Sky    Oil on panel  20x23cm (39 x 42 cm in frame)

Dark Headland, Blue Loch    Oil on panel  20x23cm (39 x 42 cm in frame)

Dark headland, pale sand         Oil on panel  50x50cm (69 x 69 cm in frame)

Creamy clouds, heathland        Oil on panel  20x23cm(39 x 42 cm in frame)

North coast, scudding clouds     Oil on panel  20x23cm   (39 x 42 cm in frame)

Dark blue cloud, yellow coast    Oil on panel  20x23cm  (39 x 42 cm in frame)