Brian Bennett FROI

Brian paints almost exclusively with a painting knife (not a palette knife) which he modifies to his own requirements. He prefers to work on site despite the often very strong prevailing South Western winds. Of course, large pieces are produced in the studio, based on sketches and smaller outdoor work. He finds photographs are of limited value compared with experience and memory, although he does take them. Large and more studied work may require pencil sketches to confirm the composition, but generally he just brushes a few compositional marks with very dilute paint on the canvas before he begins, in earnest, with his knife.