I love being outdoors and I love painting. I find painting in the open humbling and enriching; it can be elating, it can be unbearable, this process gives my life perspective and purpose, it makes me feel alive, nourished and part of something greater and more important than myself.
BEYOND THE BLUEBELLS
As a plein-air painter Joe Webster’s work literally originates in the breath-taking, wild and windswept world around him. Whether he is perched on the edge of a clifftop or lying on the floor of a shady, bluebell wood he immerses himself fully in his surroundings, spending long periods of time quietly studying and observing the wonders of nature before he starts putting paint to the canvases he has brought with him. Charged by this expansive wilderness and the subtle intimacy of nature, he then sets about capturing the timeless, incredible natural playground. Painting outdoors he feels more connected, picking up on the earth’s energy which he tries to instill in his work.
Fascinated by the raw power of street art graffiti to jolt the senses of the viewer, Joe often subtly interrupts his landscapes with bold urban gestures. This unique landscape-graffiti style allows him to explore the fragile and interconnected relationships we have with our environment and reminds us of the modern-day challenges that we face.
