Tina Dodd

My inspiration comes mostly from the Mendip Hills, where I have lived with my husband for nearly 30 years, and often involves working my way through lots of iPad photographs taken on walks or through the window on car journeys. This has become an important part of my creative process. “Colour can be a distraction for me and so I work from the images to produce monochromatic drawings in charcoal or graphite. These materials help me achieve the wonderful contrasts of light and dark that I see in the landscape.”

In recent years I have been exploring printmaking techniques, in particular monotypes, as a medium through which I am able to achieve the changing moods and wonderful contrasts of light and dark.

Further afield nostalgic memories of holidays on Exmoor and the dramatic landscape of Dartmoor have inspired me to find a way of expressing those feelings.   Given that drawing is at the heart of my creative practice yet wanting colour to play a part, I find that mark-making with vibrant pastels allows me to do this in a manner that suits the way I like to work.

I have had work selected for, amongst others, the Friends of the Royal West of England Academy exhibitions in Bristol and the Bath Society of Artists Open Exhibitions. I run regular art classes in Shipham and enjoy being a visiting art tutor to various local art groups.

More information can be found on my website: tinadoddart.com