Statement

I paint every day ....

Painting is integral to how I live, where I live and who I am. Painting is a passion where the process is as important to me as the outcome.

Immersed in my surroundings I embrace the changing seasons and light. Everyday brings a new perspective, fresh challenges and a desire to keep exploring and improving. Life has to have meaning and for me that comes through a creative addiction to painting and drawing.

My inspirations are drawn from the sea, my garden and the landscape here on Strangford Lough. Living by the sea enables me to stay connected to my changing surroundings, being both aware and sensitive to them. That initial awe and wonder has never left me. Working outside enables me to connect with my senses and recognise nature as a powerful force that is never still.

For me painting lifts me out of the day-to-day and I always endeavour to find the emotional tie between subject matter and the heart.

Pandora Butterfield. MA(Fine Art)