The second piece in Tomlinson's Into The Blue series — same blue ink on canvas board, same delicate pencil work, a different bird in a different attitude. The two pieces...
The second piece in Tomlinson's Into The Blue series — same blue ink on canvas board, same delicate pencil work, a different bird in a different attitude. The two pieces work as a pair or independently, each one a complete study in the simplicity of a single bird and a vivid blue field.
The pencil work adds a delicacy and intimacy to the ink that keeps the pieces from being purely graphic — there's a lightness of touch in the pencil marks that sits gently against the confidence of the blue ink. Original, signed, £225.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Caroline Tomlinson
Caroline graduated from Central St Martins in 2002. She lived and worked in London for 15 years before deciding to follow the sunshine and reside in beautiful Cape Town. Caroline has worked with a large range of clients, based all over the world and across many different sectors. This year has seen her collaborate with leading photographers, directors and designers on a broad range of projects. Both for personal projects and commercial work. Her work has been published on a variety of platforms including TV and onsite installations. Her expressive images and inky handwriting have also come to life through animation. She is visible in fashion editorial and advertising campaigns, and has created portraits of some of the worlds leading fashion designers and style icons for leading fashion publications. Recent clients include: Rankin, Town & Country, Stella Magazine and Tresemmé.
Sometimes she misses London. But never the weather.
