About the artistEve left school
at 16 with a clear idea of what she wanted to be and do – to be an
artist and to paint! She enrolled at Croydon College of Art and
completed a two year Arts Foundation Course. She then gained her
BA in Fine Arts from Rutgers University USA where she was lucky enough
to have as her mentor the acclaimed New York based artist Leon Golub,
‘the most unpretentious artist I have ever met.’ Eve developed
a keen interest in the painting techniques of the Renaissance and the
‘Old Masters’ seeking out those who could teach her more.
She discovered exponents of the ‘Vienna School’ founded by Professor
Ernst Fuchs who had researched the painting techniques of the Renaissance,
sometimes referred to as the ‘Mische Technique’ (Mische simply meaning
‘mixed’.) This involves applying layers of under-painting in white
egg tempera on a coloured ground, with carefully applied fine oil glazes
between each layer. This method results in a jewel-like luminosity of
colour. She visited the studios of the Professor and his son Michael
Fuchs in Vienna, participating in master classes and conferences, and
having worked with this method for several years she now teaches it
to other artists. The next big
influence on Eve’s development as an artist was Professor Abraham
Pincas of the L’Ecoles Beaux-Arts in Paris who has established a method
of teaching that does not separate the principles of the spirit
from those of the materials. Eve says ‘His knowledge of the painter’s
medium, pigments, and techniques is without rival in the world, and
I count myself extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work
under his guidance.’ Eve has exhibited
regularly in the UK, the USA, Germany and Denmark. Her work is figurative,
often magical, and explores themes like courage, love, awe, delight,
peace, contentment, rescue, joy. ‘I feel very strongly that artists
have a responsibility for what they put into the world, for what they
give life to.’ She accepts commissions for portraits, and is a qualified
experienced teacher of painting for adults. If you would like
to find out more about commissioning a portrait, or attending a small
private tuition group please leave a message.
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