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Ruaridh Crighton

From working previously in an abstract patchwork approach, segmenting highly contrasted colour areas into formalised shapes, I have progressed to laying down a loose overlay of gestural random patterns and effects. This done I superimpose in linear outline, my impressions of my portrait subject, formalising the image as recognisable, real person containing the emotional dynamics and tensions with the individual. The scale is deliberately large allowing for more emotional content via brushstrokes/effects.