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Rachael GRAY THOMPSON
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ABOUT
Née dans le Lincolnshire au Royaume-Uni, diplômée d’un Bachelor of Arts à l’UCLAN en 1992, Rachael démarre une carrière de graphiste à Londres puis à Paris pour de grandes marques. Aujourd’hui c’est tout naturellement qu’elle se consacre entièrement à la peinture, à travers l'étude de différentes techniques de réalisation, afin de capter au mieux les contrastes uniques qui façonnent les paysages du Luberon. Ses thèmes souvent est de Bonnieux et ses environs. Les différentes techniques utilisées sont l’huile, l’acrylique, l'aquarelle et la gouache.
Ses œuvres sont le fruit d’observations menées au gré de déambulations le long des sentiers riches de nature et d’histoire et sont élaborées à partir de croquis et la passion de Rachael pour la photo. Après avoir consacré de nombreuses années à peindre avec précision et détails, un besoin d’assouplir sa technique amène naturellement Rachael à simplifier un sujet par l’ombre et la lumière. Cela donne naissance à une sensation nouvelle et libre de confiance faite à des couleurs, des formes et des traits intuitifs..
Born in Lincolnshire, UK, and a graduate of Preston Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992, Rachael began her career as a graphic designer in London and later in Paris, working for major brands. Today, she naturally devotes herself entirely to painting, exploring various techniques to capture the unique contrasts that shape the landscapes of the Luberon. Her themes often center around Bonnieux and its surroundings. The techniques she uses include oil, acrylic, watercolour, and gouache.
Her works are the result of observations made during her wanderings along paths rich in nature and history, created from sketches and her passion for photography. After many years of painting with precision and detail, Rachael felt the need to loosen her technique, leading her to simplify subjects through shadow and light. This evolution has brought about a new and liberating sense of confidence, expressed through intuitive colors, shapes, and strokes.
Still wet
To come soon!
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OIL
Huile
Exploring the dynamic world of oil painting with a knife has opened new avenues for my creativity. By applying colours wet into wet, I embrace the simplicity of block work, reminiscent of my gouache techniques. I've discovered that limiting my palette to the three primary colours not offers endless possibilities but also maintains a cohesive look throughout my work.
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GOUACHE
In this collection there are several themes.
I discovered gouache looking for depth, opacity and texture in watercolour. Starting off with my homemade gouache, enhanced with marble powder for a beautiful finish, today I use tubes. All starting on lnstagram with a "Sketch a Day" project @rachaelgt, please feel free to follow me and press on the icon at the bottom of the page. Today I use just three primary colours that give me the spectrum I need.
These are 10cm squares .
Discover the Luberon gouache collection
These small, 4 inch squares, 10x10cm are painted with Talens and Lefranc Bourgeois gouache colours and painted on Huhnehülme watercolour paper. Scenes are represented of the Luberon where I live all year round. All signed, dated and titled on the back. If you would like it framed please scroll down to Framing on this site. If you would like it framed, prices start from 15€.
Discover the Scottish gouache collection
These small, 4 inch squares, 10x10cm are painted with Talens and Lefranc Bourgeois gouache colours and painted on Huhnehülme watercolour paper. Scenes from a summer trip around Scotland in June 2024. All signed, dated and titled on the back. If you would like it framed please scroll down to Framing on this site
Discover the Abis gouache collection
These small, 4 inch squares, 10x10cm are painted with Talens and Lefranc Bourgeois gouache colours and painted on Huhnehülme watercolour paper. These are diverse subjects, still life, animals and places I have visited. All signed, dated and titled on the back of each original. If you would like it framed, prices start from 15€
COMMISSIONS
The very personal touch
A commission is a memorable treasure. Please inquire.
FRAMING
I have a solution
Why not let us propose you a frame to finalise your purchase. All ready to just hang up in the perfect place.
All original works are signed and titled, with technical details indicated on the back.
Watercolour or gouache originals are mounted with a neutral colour mount before framing in a simple white or black frame under glass from 25x25cm at 15€.
For canvases, a floater frame or caisse Américaine*, with fixings are available for all sizes starting as small as 20x20cm from 25€.
*This is an L shaped moulding cross section which is built into a frame into which a canvas is attached from the back. A small gap typically 6-12mm, is left between the canvas and the frame edge. The name derives from the appearance of the canvas to be floating inside frame.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Possibility to ship worldwide, posting, parcel protection and tarifs to give confidence. Free delivery in France.
This is where it happens!
Address
Bonnieux
Telephone
+33 6 72 50 35 59
