This stranger is artist Rob Pointon working on a painting depicting motorcycle racing at Donington Park during last weekends WSB meeting, I just had to have a look and ask if I could take a shot as he worked on it, Rob explained he had permission to paint all sorts of motorsport at Donington park this season,
Rob Pointon graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Fine Art from Aberystwyth University before going on to study at The Royal Drawing School in London. Having been a full time professional artist since 2006, Rob’s skills have developed through his work on locations all around the UK and abroad.
Rob paints entirely en plein air and has a particular interest in the use of multiple point perspective and movement within his paintings, evidenced strongly with his depiction of water and crowds.
Painting on location brings an added dynamic to his work, galvanised by the engagement with the passing audience who can witness the development of a painting as it happens.
As well as the RBSA, Rob is a member of MAFA (Manchester Academy of Fine Arts) and exhibits regularly in the ROI and NEAC exhibitions. Between 2016-2019 he is the International Artist in Residence for Manchester Airport, travelling to different direct destinations and bringing back exhibitions of work to be showcased in the terminals.
@jorlam Thank you for your comments Jorlam, Rob was right in the shrubbery I did try to push the shrub out of the shot but to get the right perspective I needed six feet long arms, the plan was to take it out in photoshop but that would not work either:)
@carolineb7 Thank you for finding the time to comment Caroline, I've just been on Robs Facebook page and the completed painting is there now see link attached https://www.facebook.com/RobPointon/
May 31st, 2017
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