Heather Burton
‘I am a self-taught, award-winning palette knife painter who started working professionally as an artist around eight years ago. My passion for knife work developed as a result of wanting to work loosely and more spontaneously on larger scale paintings, inspired by the UK’s diverse and dramatic landscapes.
I work constantly to develop a distinctive style by applying many layers of acrylics to capture the countryside’s ever-changing moods and atmosphere. I am always searching for, and experimenting with, ways to be more expressive and dynamic in my work, mixing my own colours and using a wide range of knives to push beyond my comfort zone. The aim is always to engage the viewer with a different perspective of our landscapes and never to become complacent about the standard of my work. Many pieces are discarded or reworked as the learning process continues on a daily basis.
I enjoy working plein air, but also take many reference photos while riding pillion on our motor bike, or during travels in our small campervan with a bicycle on the back. We take the less travelled roads in all weather conditions to study the impact that light and changing seasons have on our landscapes, using these brief moments in time as reference points in my work.’