Trinidad Ball

Joined Artfinder: Aug. 2014

Artworks for sale: 58

United Kingdom

About Trinidad Ball

 
 
  • Biography

    I started painting in 1997 and in 2003 I resigned my post as Probation Officer to dedicate myself full-time to art. People and natural objects inspire me and I am excited by bright, strong colours and how they interact. I particularly enjoy the drama created by darkness and light and strong shadows. I am inspired by artists such as Velazquez, Goya, Caravaggio and Rembrandt and of the more contemporary artists I am fascinated by Hopper's work. Van Gogh’s colours move me.

     I describe my style as Contemporary Realism. For me each painting is a challenge and an adventure and an opportunity to develop as an artist. I initially observe the object until I have discovered and understood its uniqueness and character. I then work with the composition, light and background until I have created an image which compels me to paint. Through the use of many thin layers of strong pigment oil paint I render my image on canvas, thus creating translucent and luminous paintings which give the viewer the illusion of high realism.

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    2008

    The Meynell Fenton Prize, ING Discerning Eye Exhibition

    I was delighted when it was announced that I had won the Meynell Fenton Prize at the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition. It was such a surprise and I was very proud of myself as this is one of the most prestigious prizes an artist can aspire to.
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    Event: The Autumn Show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2014 - 5 Nov 2014

    Venue: The Art Agency, Esher, Surrey

    Trinidad will be showing some new work, including pieces from her latest collection of paintings: 'The Sticky Collection'.

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Awards

2008

The Meynell Fenton Prize, ING Discerning Eye Exhibition

I was delighted when it was announced that I had won the Meynell Fenton Prize at the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition. It was such a surprise and I was very proud of myself as this is one of the most prestigious prizes an artist can aspire to.

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: The Autumn Show

Dates: 3 Oct 2014 - 5 Nov 2014

Venue: The Art Agency, Esher, Surrey

Trinidad will be showing some new work, including pieces from her latest collection of paintings: 'The Sticky Collection'.


 

Biography

I started painting in 1997 and in 2003 I resigned my post as Probation Officer to dedicate myself full-time to art. People and natural objects inspire me and I am excited by bright, strong colours and how they interact. I particularly enjoy the drama created by darkness and light and strong shadows. I am inspired by artists such as Velazquez, Goya, Caravaggio and Rembrandt and of the more contemporary artists I am fascinated by Hopper's work. Van Gogh’s colours move me.

 I describe my style as Contemporary Realism. For me each painting is a challenge and an adventure and an opportunity to develop as an artist. I initially observe the object until I have discovered and understood its uniqueness and character. I then work with the composition, light and background until I have created an image which compels me to paint. Through the use of many thin layers of strong pigment oil paint I render my image on canvas, thus creating translucent and luminous paintings which give the viewer the illusion of high realism.