Trotter, 2018
Brian Halton
Pastels on Sennelier board
Original Painting, 78.74 x 58.42 x 0.25 cm
Brian Halton
About Brian Halton
Hello Im Brian Halton and for the last 25 years I have lived in the wilds of West Yorkshire where I have a small, modest studio/gallery.
I find inspiration in most subjects – landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, sport, animals etc but the majority of my work is connected with equestrian and in particular horse racing. Commissioned work is a large part of how I make a living but I also enjoy all aspects of horse racing – the action, jockeys, gallops, stables, head studies, racecourse scenes etc.
I use a variety of materials, oils, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media but work primarily in pastel on sanded board.
Pastels suit the way I work – I can get intricate detail or expressive movement, huge choice of colours, no drying time, no cleaning, will never fade or crack and working on a sanded board they really bite into the surface. They are easy to transport and also photograph brilliantly for future prints.About the Product
This is a pastel painting of a trotter being exercised on a beach in Normandy, France. It was early morning and he was going at speed along the waters edge.
Pastel paintings glow with an intensely luminous colour and have a rich velvety texture. This is because pastel powder is pure pigment!Pastels never crack, yellow, darken or fade over time. When framed and hung the particles will stay fixed in place for centuries.
However, pastels must be framed securely under glass. This is the reason I send them, in a heavy duty roll, unframed.
Don’t be worried that the work is sent unframed. This reduces the cost of the painting/delivery and also means it arrives safely. You do not even have to handle the painting. I will provide detailed instructions . All you have to do is take the roll to your local framer, chose your own frame and he will do the rest.Please feel free to ask me any questions about any concerns you might have