Today’s interview features Scottish artist Gordon Bruce, whose works celebrate a wide variety of subjects. With a skillful eye, Gordon has been inspired to create an array of extraordinary oil paintings. Gordon’s art includes impressionist and post-impressionist artist-inspired paintings. It also includes unique landscapes, animals, film and literature-inspired works, including the wonderful world of Mary Poppins. Gordon’s body of work is quite diverse and his need for creating art speaks for itself. As you browse through Gordon’s paintings below, I think you’ll agree that he’s quite accomplished at his craft.
Gordon, it was a pleasure getting to know you and about your process. You are a remarkable artist and someone who is definitely worth following. You have given the readers an opportunity to glimpse into the mind of a person who truly enjoys what they do.
If you’d like to learn more about Gordon or if you are interested in purchasing one or more of his striking works, please visit his website. You can also follow him on Twitter.
Can you please tell the readers a bit about yourself?
I am a Scottish artist from Aberdeen. Gray’s School of Art is where I earned my degree.
Where is home?
Aberdeen, Scotland.
How did you discover your passion for painting?
I have always been interested in art, I was given a watercolour paint set as a kid and it started from there.
Are you formally taught or self-taught?
I was formally taught painting at University, but I prefer to think of myself as self-taught because I have been painting since I was a child.
How did you develop your style?
I have an appreciation for different styles and art movements. I have painted in realism and in the folk art/naive style. At the moment I am enjoying painting realistic scenes which I find more challenging.
What drives you to create; does it satisfy a need or passion?
I’m always wanting to paint, and when I’m not painting, I’m dreaming up new concepts.
Which artists have influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, body of work, and career path?
Many artists have influenced my art from Disney to the Victorians. I am a fan of Louise Rayner.
What are your favorite pieces?
I like my Mary Poppins paintings.
Have you ever found it difficult to part with any of your pieces?
I have not because I would like others to be happy with them.
What project are you working on now?
I am painting the main section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling on canvas.
What is the process you go through when creating a piece?
I like to roughly sketch out my scene and block it in dark areas before I add colours.
How do you know when a piece is complete?
When I can’t add anything else to a painting I call it finished.
How do you go about pricing your work?
I price my work depending on the time I took to make it.
Where do you currently display your art? How can people purchase one or more of your pieces?
I display my work on my website and other sites such as Artfinder and Singulart.
Are there other mediums of art that you would like to explore and experiment with?
No, I don’t think I’ll ever use anything other than oil paint.
What do you think the future holds for you? Where do you see yourself in the next few years?
I don’t like to think about the future too much, I prefer to live in the moment.
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