Lawrie Flood
Lawrie Flood is a self-taught artist based in Tollesbury, on the Essex coast. Originally from Exeter, Devon, he relocated to the area in the late 1990s. Part of the local arts community, Lawrie is a member of the Colchester Art Society and the founder of the Essex Saltmarsh Plein Air Group. He dedicates his time to capturing his subjects through a variety of traditional mediums, drawing continuous inspiration from both his surroundings and a lifelong dedication to art.
Artist Statement
My love for drawing and painting began at a young age - I fondly remember visiting my local museum on my own as an eight-year-old in the late 70s to sketch the animals and artifacts on display.
I love using oils, though I have also worked with acrylics, watercolours, and pencil, alongside other mediums. My preferred style is a loose approach, but I have adapted my art over the years - constantly finding new techniques, exploring different tools, and embracing new creative challenges to see where the paint takes me.