11
Nov
2017
The Dawn Chorus Collection by Katy Jade Dobson
New Autumn Release by Katy Jade Dobson The Dawn Chorus Collection
Nature’s greatest orchestra rivals many naturally occurring miracles each morning, as bird species from around the world mark their territory, make their presence known to mates, or call upon their flock in an enthusiastic symphony. A dawn chorus.
Ranging from the beautifully delicate or well camouflaged species found in English woodlands, to the ostentatious birds of paradise parading around Indonesian forests. The intricate markings used for mating or territorial displays make perfect subjects and the plethora of species to celebrate is infinite.
By encompassing the subjects in the beautiful colour ways that make them so mesmerising, I have hoped to capture the nature of each species in full concert. With extravagant blends of bright colours and bold textures, mixed with subtle areas of calm and reserve this collection of oil paintings was created to compliment the avian subjects through thoughtful composition and a love for the elegance of birds all around the world.
Katy is a UK based oil painter from Yorkshire. Growing up, she focused her skill towards delicate portraits and detailed sketches, pursuing this throughout her educated life at the University of Lincoln. Katy began painting in a number of mediums including acrylic, watercolours and mixed media, often attending art events and fairs with her work.
Inspired by the ethereal qualities of Odilon Redon and further by his use of vivid colour, Katy descended into opulent oil paintings of wildlife scenes and subjects of nature and animals, depicting intricate detailing with spontaneous and kinetic overtones
The positive reaction to Katy’s wildlife work led to a large shift towards oil paints. Discovering the rich tones and infinite textural possibilities meant oils soon became her medium of choice and a huge part of Katy’s development as an artist. Moving to portraiture, Katy worked on a series of iconic women, all eclectic in their abstract colour qualities, heavily embellished and adorned with tactile brush strokes. Katy’s admiration for elegance and richness of palette brought her to create original oil paintings with a plethora of colour, and a blend of drama and harmony.
Katy’s popularity and the demand for her work has rapidly grown since 2015. She now boasts an impressive following of over 43,000 on Social Media.
