About Mary Beaney

I have been painting seriously since 1987. I studied four years,
part-time, for the Fine Art Diploma at the Eastbourne College of Arts
and Technology (now known as The Southdown College) under the auspices
of the Brighton University.

I have investigated various forms of media - oils, printmaking, drawing
and ceramics - to represent my thoughts and emotions in an art form. I
have at the present time settled on the use of acrylics on various
surfaces - canvas, card, board, plaster -

I tackle various subjects - portraiture, still life, flowers, and
landscapes.

My work at present evolves from an instinctive response to the Sussex
landscape. Having made sketches in situ I then work on my paintings in
my studio, using acrylic and mixed media, building up with subtle
layers, often scraping back and reworking. The resultant textural
surface reflects nature as I see it.

The inspiration for my current work is Pevensey Castle (I live
approx.200 yards from the Castle Walls). I am not influenced by any
artist in particular but do look to the likes of Tapies and Rothko for
texture and colour.