Liz Saddington
Cornish Watercolour Artist
Hello!
Hi, I'm Liz and welcome to my site. I hope you enjoy my paintings as much as I do painting them. I print all the orders myself, so please feel free to order directly from my shop.
About me
I was born in the late 70's and have lived near the North coast of Cornwall for most of my life. I grew up in a rural cottage,
the fourth of six children.
It was a somewhat rustic upbringing, but a happy enough time, despite the fact there was very little money. We were never put under any pressure to achieve academically, but were encouraged to read and this is something that has stood me in good stead.
Art and literature are both embedded in my soul.
I always enjoyed art and craft as a girl, but I didn't begin to think of it seriously until I went to secondary school, where my work was singled out and praised by my art teachers. I was very surprised and pleased about this, as I was pretty average at everything else and was rather shy and introverted at this time. This brought me out of myself a little, gave me focus and helped me to develop a sense of identity.
I remember at the start of my artistic career, aged 12, being given a box of watercolours from WHSmith, I was really chuffed with them, and that was the beginning of my passion for the medium.
My interest in landscapes began with the Impressionists; I loved the sparkling quality of the colours and the happy energy of the paintings. Van Gogh, Matisse and William Morris followed and these early influences have stayed with me.
I began to take inspiration from the scenery and plant life that surrounded me because of the pleasure I got from certain shades and combinations of colour that I found there. It fascinated me, along with the juxtaposing patterns and textures of landscape.
Long walks and wildlife documentaries provided me with all the inspiration I needed, and ideas for paintings would form in my mind.
I went on to study at Plymouth and Hereford art colleges, but I found the Illustration degree at Hereford not at all to my liking. I was very unhappy and left after the second year to follow my own devises. Back at home, I got over my depression somewhat, and began to paint again, encouraged by my father.
I was now able to choose what subjects I liked, and this made me happy. It was then I discovered that I could make really beautiful pictures if I tried hard and put my whole heart and soul into it. It was a revelation to me, it brought me to life and gave me purpose.
Colour and the amazing world of nature are still my passions to this day. I continue to explore the emotive effects of colour and the feelings of spirituality that affect me when confronted with the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.
Watercolour is still my medium, and I absolutely adore it for the infinite variety of shades and tones it can produce.
Liz 2024
the fourth of six children.
It was a somewhat rustic upbringing, but a happy enough time, despite the fact there was very little money. We were never put under any pressure to achieve academically, but were encouraged to read and this is something that has stood me in good stead.
Art and literature are both embedded in my soul.
I always enjoyed art and craft as a girl, but I didn't begin to think of it seriously until I went to secondary school, where my work was singled out and praised by my art teachers. I was very surprised and pleased about this, as I was pretty average at everything else and was rather shy and introverted at this time. This brought me out of myself a little, gave me focus and helped me to develop a sense of identity.
I remember at the start of my artistic career, aged 12, being given a box of watercolours from WHSmith, I was really chuffed with them, and that was the beginning of my passion for the medium.
My interest in landscapes began with the Impressionists; I loved the sparkling quality of the colours and the happy energy of the paintings. Van Gogh, Matisse and William Morris followed and these early influences have stayed with me.
I began to take inspiration from the scenery and plant life that surrounded me because of the pleasure I got from certain shades and combinations of colour that I found there. It fascinated me, along with the juxtaposing patterns and textures of landscape.
Long walks and wildlife documentaries provided me with all the inspiration I needed, and ideas for paintings would form in my mind.
I went on to study at Plymouth and Hereford art colleges, but I found the Illustration degree at Hereford not at all to my liking. I was very unhappy and left after the second year to follow my own devises. Back at home, I got over my depression somewhat, and began to paint again, encouraged by my father.
I was now able to choose what subjects I liked, and this made me happy. It was then I discovered that I could make really beautiful pictures if I tried hard and put my whole heart and soul into it. It was a revelation to me, it brought me to life and gave me purpose.
Colour and the amazing world of nature are still my passions to this day. I continue to explore the emotive effects of colour and the feelings of spirituality that affect me when confronted with the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.
Watercolour is still my medium, and I absolutely adore it for the infinite variety of shades and tones it can produce.
Liz 2024
Galleries
My work features in and prints are purchasable from the following galleries;
Cofro Gallery - Mevagissey
Docton Court - Appledore
Seventh Wave Gallery - Bude
Charlestown Gallery - Charlestown
I have also featured in an exhibition at the Rostra Gallery in Bath, Somerset
Cofro Gallery - Mevagissey
Docton Court - Appledore
Seventh Wave Gallery - Bude
Charlestown Gallery - Charlestown
I have also featured in an exhibition at the Rostra Gallery in Bath, Somerset