Sean McCann's Gallery

When people see my work, I would like them to be moved by the experience.

I love landscapes because they are of the earth. My paintings are of magical

places that I am privileged to be close to, when visiting or living there. As a

painter my medium is oils. I love the fluidity of the oil paint and the way it stays

wet long enough to make changes I desire.

 When painting I am reminded that these pigments are from inside the earth and

I am using them to help make a connection to the earth. I work with oil paint using

values, colours and marks to bring light to the landscapes I experience. I use brushes,

because I like the way they hold the pigment and touch the canvas.

 I begin a painting by loosely adding colour onto the surface, then pushing the paint

around with a series of marks that relate to the subject. I know a painting is

complete when this marks become the subject and express the feeling I wish to

convey.

The painting now has a life of its own. When this happens, I have taken the pursuit

as far as I can. When I finish a painting, I am filled with a sense of gratitude.

My aim is to make more work that is meaningful for me and others.

To see more paintings please visit my website at:

 www.seanmccannfineart.com

I also have a fan page on Facebook.This is mostly my thoughts on museums, galleries, exhibitions and other art related things I have seen or read. Hopefully these are of interest to other artists or anyone interested in art topics. If you like the page and wish to be kept updated can you please click the "like" button and tell your friends. Thank you!

Facebook fan page link is:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sean-McCann-Fine-Art/179368912170661