Freeing the imagination
Ian Cairns invites you to explore his vibrant Abstract Impressionist paintings. The works shown here are a selection of his current portfolio. They are a personal expression of the beauty of the Lake District where he lives and the artist's reactions to the landscape and the feelings that it evokes. He finds inspiration in observing the myriad of different people from around the world who visit this mesmerising World Heritage Site and how they react to its beauty and unique charm. A love of colour, the interplay of light, extreme weather and the sheer joy of watching people having fun, living and loving here underpin Ian's work.
Rich, imaginative colour palette
Each painting is created with a vibrant abstract palette which reflects the artist's reaction to the landscape. Realism is replaced by tonal contrasts and evocative colour combinations .
Strong emotions stirred by nature's beauty
Technique meets expression
Through a combination of traditional techniques in oil painting, creative layering and a free use of brush and palette knife, Ian brings texture and depth that reflects his energy and love of movement in his work.
The paintings featured here are all oil on canvas - 40cm x 30cm stretched canvas panels.
Personal interpretations
Every painting is perceived differently by different people. Interesting and amusing interpretations flow and the artist always enjoys hearing the ways that his abstract landscapes connect on a personal level.
Out on the lakes
Style Ian loves the freedom and creativity that an Abstract Impressionist style of painting allows. His body of work includes numerous large-scale pure Abstract canvasses, Impressionist landscapes of scenes including Norfolk, Scotland, Switzerland and France.
In the portfolio paintings featured here he uses recognisable Lake District locations for his flights of imagination.The figures that inhabit his paintings are inspired by conversations overheard, people observed and feelings and emotions that this remarkable landscape evoke. The people that spark Ian's imagination bring a humanity and sense of the joy of living in this glorious part of the world.
Windermere casts its spell
Freedom, escape and transformation
