Greg Ramsden - ARSMA
Painter
Greg Ramsden is a British artist, who lives and works in Salcombe, Devon, UK. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society for Marine Arts. He achieved his degree in Painting & Printmaking from Sheffield University, and studied first under the realist painter George Shaw, and then under the sculptor Heather Jansch. Over the years, he has won many awards, most recently First Prize from over 1500 entries at the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Greg’s work is displayed in many private and corporate collections around the globe.
Ramsden works with many techniques and in many mediums, ranging from monochrome acrylics to experimental oil paintings full of emotion and atmosphere. His method of thinking & painting demands of him an openness to experiment with paint and technique, the outcome of which can be seen in this diverse collection of work.
Website: www.tonicgallery.co.uk
“In my painting, I look for hidden elements, brought out by careful observation. Sometimes I find these inspirations in bits of light or shadow, overlooked obscure details, or even in the act of painting itself. Whether in nature or objects, I am on the hunt for these moments. I can’t tell when I will find the next, but I try within my practice to be open to these inspirations.”
— Greg Ramsden
Award-Winning Documentary about Greg Ramsden’s work:
“The Artist”
A Jamie Hull Greenwood debut micro documentary, narrated by British landscape artist Greg Ramsden, examining his motivations and relationship to his personal process creating award winning paintings. The film discusses the emotive and practical reasoning behind how Ramsden's art is created and the personal obstacles faced by the artist as well as creative people in general. The film seeks to portray an honest account of the fears, thoughts, history and challenges faced by Ramsden, but also in a wider sense, it can be related to by anyone who commits to what they love. The film stands as an attempt to present a contrast to the false, often forced self promotion needed by creatives to sell and market their work.
