Breda Holden      

 Contemporary Landscape Painter

 

 

A childhood in Ireland surrounded by wild bogland and serene lakeland has instilled in me a deep connection to natural landscapes. My paintings reflect the emotion and essence of being in the landscape using the interplay of colour, light and atmosphere.

Living in Devon, the wilds of Dartmoor, the River Dart and the dramatic South West coastline are a constant source of inspiration. Water is a constant thread running through my work and I am interested in how it generates a feeling of vitality, wonder and well being. I aim to express a sense of seeing 'beyond the usual', often experienced when immersed in the landscape; a feeling of being on a threshold to another place.

I use watercolour, ink, oil pastel and a variety of mixed media to evoke light, atmosphere, spontaneity and intrigue. Capturing this emotional energy both intuitively and expressively is a continuous journey.