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Abstraction & Painting: How to use mixed media
I tend to use materials in experimental ways, often going against traditional principles and recommendations. This particular painting...
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Jul 29, 2020


Somersham Fen and the symbolism of colour
Somersham Fen 40 x 40 x 4 cm This painting based on Somersham Fen has been created using oil and cold wax medium on a canvas stretcher....
peter corr
Jul 19, 2020


Neu Wald, an oil and cold wax painting on wood, by Peter Corr
‘Neu Wald’ This highly textured painting on a solid oak block has just been sold to a collector in Scotland. Oak has a very dense grain...
peter corr
Jul 7, 2020


Exhibition at The Locker Cafe in Cambridge
Just completed setting up the exhibition last night at the Locker Cafe. Many thanks to John, the owner of the Locker art cafe for his...
peter corr
Jul 19, 2019


Paintings of the New Forest by artist Peter Corr
I have just been working on a commission based on one of my recent New Forest paintings. It has taken over two months from start to...
peter corr
Jan 26, 2019


White House Road..not a hill in view
White House Road: Fenland I think late Autumn and Winter are probably the best seasons for landscape photographers living in the...
peter corr
Nov 19, 2018


Arcadia by Peter Corr
‘Arcadia’ by Peter Corr 122 x 92cm This is a large oil painting on a 122 x 92 cm canvas. It is semi abstract and expressionistic in terms...
peter corr
Nov 7, 2018


‘Till’ A landscape painting by Peter Corr
‘Till’ by Peter Corr 60 x 60 cm The Fenlands are highly productive agricultural land and at this time of year, farmers can be seen...
peter corr
Nov 5, 2018


How should you title an abstract painting?
‘The Three Realms’ by Peter Corr ‘The Three Realms’ by Peter Corr For me, a title is an important element in the creation of a painting....
peter corr
Nov 3, 2018


After the Rain: Peter Corr
‘After the Rain’ 80 x 80 cm on canvas by Peter Corr ‘After the Rain’ could be seen as a departure from the tonality and minimalist...
peter corr
Nov 1, 2018


Landford, New Forest
‘Landford, New Forest’ 122 x 92 cm This is a large mixed media painting on a 122cm x 92cm on a canvas frame. It was produced from studies...
peter corr
Oct 29, 2018


Residual Cross
‘Residual Cross’ 60 x 60 cm This is one of a new series of paintings continuing and extending my interest in less conventional art...
peter corr
Oct 28, 2018


The Kingdom of Mercia
‘The Kingdom of Mercia’ 80 x 80 cm by Peter Corr This painting is currently on show at The Old Fire Engine House in Ely, Cambridgshire,...
peter corr
Oct 26, 2018


River City
‘River City’ 100 x 100 cm River City is a mixed media acrylic painting on a canvas frame. It belongs to a series of paintings loosely...
peter corr
Oct 25, 2018


Cradle
‘Cradle’ 122 x 92 cm This is a large mixed media painting on a 122cm x 92cm professional quality canvas. It was produced from studies...
peter corr
Oct 25, 2018


The River Great Ouse
This is a mixed-media landscape painting on a 100 x 75 cm deep edge canvas. Semi abstract and expressionistic in terms of technique and...
peter corr
Oct 22, 2018


Gilded Shore
‘Gilded Shore’ 100 x 75 cm Gilded Shore is an abstract painting in terms of technique, style and intention. It is based on the flat,...
peter corr
Oct 15, 2018


EXPLORE 4th – 28th October 2018
If you are visiting Ely in Cambridgeshire do come along to the Old Fire Engine House to see an exhibition of recent paintings by myself,...
peter corr
Sep 28, 2018


Saint Bartholomew: Don’t Look Now
Saint Bartholomew (Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14, Acts 1:13) never set foot in Milan but his statue has been the talk of the town...
peter corr
May 8, 2018


Paradise
I spent a number of days walking amongst the trees and gathering information for a series of paintings through drawing and photography; I...
peter corr
May 1, 2018
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