Maserati No. 9

'I really enjoy the whole process of creating a painting, from the early brainstorming of ideas, through the selection of objects to photograph and to finally putting the entire thing together with pastels at my easel. When choosing an object, I usually look for something with a hint of nostalgia & its own individual character, with plenty of interesting detail to explore, such as an old toy car that has been lovingly played with and now with paint peeling and a bit lost in shape. Although I aim for realism in my paintings, I like to encourage the viewer to take a closer look at how the painting is put together through the different marks, smudges and scratches I use. Pastels and pastel pencils are great for helping me achieve the results I strive for as they are so versatile, allowing me to use subtle blending, strong highlights, infinite textures and both sharp & blurred edges in the paintings. The FBA will always be very special to me, as it was when I first exhibited at the Pastel Society Exhibition in 2018 at the Mall Galleries that I first realised my paintings were going in the direction I’d always hoped for. I look forward every year to exhibiting with the wonderful Pastel Society as well as making frequent visits to the Mall Galleries for the many other incredible exhibitions they put on.' Ian Rawling is a member of the PS.

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