Nude II art00190858 Gammans finds balance between free

Gammans finds balance between free expression and deliberate composition

These subdued hues combine to form an image that is as stirring as it is simple

Warm ochres and rich terracottas trace the winding paths leading to quaint white farmsteads nestled on the horizon

Each otter's pose is dynamic

gestural strokes of colour

Nude II art00190858 Gammans finds balance between freeSize: 24 x 29 in. Sherree Valentine Daines' original painting "Nude II" (11" x 16") is a refined and expressive study of the female form. Rendered in mixed media on toned paper, this work embraces fluid lines and a minimal palette to evoke both movement and quietude. Using a combination of loose charcoal marks, delicate watercolour washes and subtle blushes of pink, Sherree skilfully captures the curves and grace of the body. A flick of cerulean blue