I rekindled my love for painting in the early part of the century when I retired. Since then I have been very much involved with the Guild and my painting journey has taken many different paths. I love watercolour and pastels but my favourites now are oils and acrylics. Love doing portraits but I suppose my love of the countryside will never stop me doing landscapes.

I have been painting and tutoring acrylic and mixed media workshops for many years. My work is mainly derived from memory and imagination and I believe the actual process of painting is paramount; there is no attempt to imagine the end result as it can change dramatically as I work. Not knowing what will happen is challenging, taking risks is exciting. Whether it’s a seascape, landscape or still life, colour, texture and layered surfaces are the mainstay of my art. Working freely and spontaneously, I rely on instinct and experience to respond to the painting as it evolves.

I am a retired solicitor based mostly in Caversham, interested in painting landscapes and still life.

Many years of experimentation led to my distinct style: bold forms, vibrant colours and sculptural textures to bring out the deep emotionality which I find in the world around me. The subject-matter which inspires me is evoked with varying degrees of abstraction, representation and realism in the paintings. My deep study of colour theory, combined with painstaking practice produces exciting tonal combinations. My art classes, demos, lectures and workshops are always thoroughly enjoyed and highly rated. My work is represented in Framing Castle Galleries in Windsor and Guildford.

AUXI PRATS
Auxi Prats is a self-taught professional coloured pencil artist, inspired mostly by wildlife, nature and the Masters. Sometimes her work edges on abstraction in order to create an emotional response to colour, form and texture.
Although most of her work is coloured pencil based, she also uses other mediums to suit the subject of interest.
She exhibits mainly in the UK where she has received several awards over the years.