From the Shadows; Invasion! War of the (Yorkshire) Wolds by Mark Braithwaite
Location: somewhere in deepest Yorkshire.....
Painted in mixed media on watercolour on paper.
Mark got some new Opal paints at Christmas, and had some fun combining two of his favourite things - sci-fi and York.
Special thanks to the artist's daughter for the idea behind this fun painting.
Inspired by classic sci-fi, Mark has painted an alien invasion, tempted by Yorkshire sheep.
The Tripods are pretty scary - but this stoic Yorkshire farmer and his sheepdog are having none of it.
The Opal paints have been used on the Tripods, looming in the violet sky overhead. The unusual paint gives an iridescent effect, changing tone from different angles.
Following on from the success of his 'Zombie Apocalypse' series, Gallery Resident Artist Mark Braithwaite has expanded the range to create the 'From the Shadows' collection, of other supernatural beings and mystical happenings. York is the most haunted city in Europe after all, so he's not short of inspiration!
Mark tells us "This is the latest in my fun series of alien illustrations, 'From the Shadows' painted in watercolour and mixed media. In the sky I have used Schminke Horadam Supergranulation watercolours which made the unusual skies happen!"
The painting has been mounted in a stylish white mount with a black core. The outer mount measures 40x40cm; a standard metric size. The painting can be framed in a wide distressed black, wood and glass frame.
Prints are also available.
© Mark Braithwaite
