About Carly

My studio in the garden is a creative sanctuary that allows me the freedom to play, make a mess and explore the possibilities of colour and paint.

I paint landscape inspired abstracts in acrylic and mixed media. I work intuitively with no fixed plan but may have photos and drawings around me, the paintings develop through gesture, mark-making and layering.  This is an explorative, playful process that brings me a lot of joy, I’m always excited by the possibility of what could happen.  I’m happy to experiment in paint, all of the different layers, marks made, collage added, gives the paintings a rich texture and history, surprising, unplanned marks and so much more discover close up.

My paintings have a sense of landscape and freedom that reflects my experience of being in nature and my time in the studio.

It always begins with the landscape, not as a fixed image, but as a lived, felt experience – a walk along the shore, a glint of seaweed, a shift in light.  These are the moments I try to translate; not just what I see, but what transforms me while I’m there.

Working on my biggest paintings this year, has brought a new dimension to my work, my marks and movements becoming more expansive. I respond instinctively and energetically, often working on the floor, this helps me become fully engaged in the physicality of the process. I’ve been enjoying using bigger brushes, extending the handles of brushes, long handled squeegees and brooms to remove some control.  I’ve also realised that I like the contrast of working in both big and small scale, they help and feed into each other.

Art will bring you joy!

Since finding my way to painting, my life has filled with colour, confidence and connection

“So pleased we came to the exhibition and saw your work. ‘Soaring’ fits in with the space, colours, textures and theme perfectly.”

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Visit my Exhibitions page to find out where you can view my work

My studio in Lincoln is open by appointment if you would like to view any of the paintings in person

Email me carly@carlygilliatt.com to arrange a time

I want to keep making exciting work that lights me up, to be continually moving forward.  Sign up to my mailing list – to stay in touch and follow the progress of new paintings.