Tracy-Ann Marrison

Joined Artfinder: Oct. 2013

Artworks for sale: 42

(10)

United Kingdom

About Tracy-Ann Marrison

 
 
  • Biography
    I am an expressive painter and I begin the majority of my work by choosing colours and creating marks intuitively on the canvas or paper. This is my favourite part of the creative process and one in which I can explore feelings and emotions. I continue in this way for some time making marks with a variety of implements including brushes, rollers and twigs, reacting to each mark and colour spontaneously and subconsciously. After a while I will stand back from the work and wait to see what appears to me on the canvas or what wants to be brought out of the canvas into conscious reality. It may be a landscape, figurative or still life piece, I never know. I will continue working like this, adding more paint, scraping though and reacting to the most recent mark until the painting tells me it is finished. Sometimes during this process I will use collage and texture mediums in the work which add an interesting dimension to the surface quality of the work. Colour, pattern and texture always seem to find their way into my art. I am always happy to experiment with mark making and have a dialogue with the painting as it progresses to allow the work the freedom to become what it wants to be.

    I studied at the Cyprus College of Art and now work from my studio in Derbyshire, England.  I take a very expressive approach to my work and like to use mixed media, vibrant colour, texture and pattern when creating my art.  I love to experiment with new media and push my materials to discover new techniques and effects.   My work is held in private collections in the UK, USA, Europe and Australia.









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  • Education

    2004 - 2007

    Cyprus College of Art

  • Awards

    2015

    John E Wright Prize

    Winner of the John E Wright Prize at the Nottingham Castle Open 2014

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    2014

    Jakar International Award

    The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Competition 2014 Patchings Art Centre, Nottinghamshire

    2013

    Shortlisted – Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

    Shortlisted – Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

    2012

    Special Recognition - Painting and Other Media Category

    Special Recognition - Painting and Other Media Category
    ‘Nature’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

    2012

    Special Recognition – Painting and Other Media Category

    Special Recognition – Painting and Other Media Category
    ‘Countryside’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

    2012

    2nd Place - Painting and Other Media Category

    2nd Place - Painting and Other Media Category
    ‘Nature’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

    2012

    5th Place - Painting and Other Media Category - Abstracts

    5th Place - Painting and Other Media Category
    ‘Abstracts’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery
  • Upcoming Events

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    Previous events

    Event: Blooming Warwickshire

    Dates: 31 Jul 2015 - 20 Aug 2015

    Venue: Deasil Art Gallery, Leamington Spa

    Group Exhibition

    Event: Solo Exhibition

    Dates: 7 May 2015 - 29 May 2015

    Venue: Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

    Solo Exhibition

    Event: Nottingham Castle Open 2014

    Dates: 11 Dec 2014 - 17 Jan 2015

    Venue: Nottingham Castle, Nottingham

    Group exhibition

    Event: The Artist and Leisure Painter Competition

    Dates: 5 Jun 2014 - 20 Jul 2014

    Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham

    Group exhibition in The Barn Gallery, Patchings Art Centre

    Event: Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

    Dates: 22 Oct 2013 - 22 Oct 2013

    Venue: The Mall Galleries, London

    Group Exhibition

    Event: Group Exhibition

    Dates: 1 Dec 2006 - 21 Dec 2006

    Venue: Morphi Gallery, Limassol, Cyprus

    Group Exhibition

    Event: Group Exhibition

    Dates: 1 Jun 2006 - 1 Jul 2006

    Venue: Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus

    Group Exhibition

    Event: Group Exhibition

    Dates: 28 Nov 2005 - 20 Dec 2005

    Venue: Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus

    Group Exhibition

Links


Education

2004 - 2007

Cyprus College of Art


Awards

2015

John E Wright Prize

Winner of the John E Wright Prize at the Nottingham Castle Open 2014

Show more awards Hide

2014

Jakar International Award

The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Competition 2014 Patchings Art Centre, Nottinghamshire

2013

Shortlisted – Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

Shortlisted – Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

2012

Special Recognition - Painting and Other Media Category

Special Recognition - Painting and Other Media Category
‘Nature’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

2012

Special Recognition – Painting and Other Media Category

Special Recognition – Painting and Other Media Category
‘Countryside’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

2012

2nd Place - Painting and Other Media Category

2nd Place - Painting and Other Media Category
‘Nature’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

2012

5th Place - Painting and Other Media Category - Abstracts

5th Place - Painting and Other Media Category
‘Abstracts’ Art Competition, Light Space & Time Gallery

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Blooming Warwickshire

Dates: 31 Jul 2015 - 20 Aug 2015

Venue: Deasil Art Gallery, Leamington Spa

Group Exhibition

Event: Solo Exhibition

Dates: 7 May 2015 - 29 May 2015

Venue: Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Solo Exhibition

Event: Nottingham Castle Open 2014

Dates: 11 Dec 2014 - 17 Jan 2015

Venue: Nottingham Castle, Nottingham

Group exhibition

Event: The Artist and Leisure Painter Competition

Dates: 5 Jun 2014 - 20 Jul 2014

Venue: Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham

Group exhibition in The Barn Gallery, Patchings Art Centre

Event: Caran d’Ache Museum Aquarelle Painting Competition

Dates: 22 Oct 2013 - 22 Oct 2013

Venue: The Mall Galleries, London

Group Exhibition

Event: Group Exhibition

Dates: 1 Dec 2006 - 21 Dec 2006

Venue: Morphi Gallery, Limassol, Cyprus

Group Exhibition

Event: Group Exhibition

Dates: 1 Jun 2006 - 1 Jul 2006

Venue: Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus

Group Exhibition

Event: Group Exhibition

Dates: 28 Nov 2005 - 20 Dec 2005

Venue: Cyprus College of Art, Limassol, Cyprus

Group Exhibition


 

Biography

I am an expressive painter and I begin the majority of my work by choosing colours and creating marks intuitively on the canvas or paper. This is my favourite part of the creative process and one in which I can explore feelings and emotions. I continue in this way for some time making marks with a variety of implements including brushes, rollers and twigs, reacting to each mark and colour spontaneously and subconsciously. After a while I will stand back from the work and wait to see what appears to me on the canvas or what wants to be brought out of the canvas into conscious reality. It may be a landscape, figurative or still life piece, I never know. I will continue working like this, adding more paint, scraping though and reacting to the most recent mark until the painting tells me it is finished. Sometimes during this process I will use collage and texture mediums in the work which add an interesting dimension to the surface quality of the work. Colour, pattern and texture always seem to find their way into my art. I am always happy to experiment with mark making and have a dialogue with the painting as it progresses to allow the work the freedom to become what it wants to be.

I studied at the Cyprus College of Art and now work from my studio in Derbyshire, England.  I take a very expressive approach to my work and like to use mixed media, vibrant colour, texture and pattern when creating my art.  I love to experiment with new media and push my materials to discover new techniques and effects.   My work is held in private collections in the UK, USA, Europe and Australia.