Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Sylvia
Oxspring. I am an artist working out of my studio in Kelstedge. Art is my hobby and I love to
paint in my spare time. My time is limited like everyone else, but I like to
spend a little time for art each day, even if it’s just preparing canvases or
just sketching, watching tutorials, or planning the next piece. I thought I’d
left it to late in my life to start painting, but they say it’s never too late
and I’m really pleased I decided to give it a go!
How long have you been painting?
About five years but more seriously in the last two years I
suppose since I’ve had somewhere separate to the living areas of the house to
create art.
Have you recently got into painting or have you always
painted?
I have always wanted
to paint, I always liked drawing and just doodling. I did a little painting
during my teens, but then other things got in the way work, marriage, children,
all the usual things, but the itching to paint was always with me so I decided
to get started.
You have attended many purple and grey art group sessions what
are the advantages of being part of a group?
I think the purple
and grey art group has been great for me, it is good meeting other people and
talking about all things art and realising that other people have the same
anxieties it helps build my confidence to just go for it.
Have you got your own studio if so describe it to us?
I am very lucky, my
husband made me a studio out of the outhouse that was at the front of the
house. It’s not huge but it’s a good space He built a porch and attached it to
the outhouse which he dry lined put on a new roof and fitted under floor
heating it’s great. So, I have no excuses now I have to get on with it.
For the future what do you hope to achieve with your art?
I want to improve my
work, I try different mediums and techniques, trying to develop an accomplished
style.
