Liz Churton
I studied Fine Art at Degree level back in the early 80's and worked as a community artist for a number of years until finally deciding that I needed a 'proper' job. Teaching beckoned and I spent the following 26 years in the profession. While pursuing a career in education, I always managed to make time to be creative in one way or another and managed to find a house with room for a studio. This has meant that I've been able over time to explore various subjects and styles of art making. I now, after taking early retirement, work full time as an artist. I'm also following a PhD in animation with Leeds Beckett University.
In terms of subject matter, landscape painting has become a passion as it provides me with a good reason to be outside with nature. I make no apology for having a Romantic relationship the landscape.
In terms of media, I use various mark making techniques. Drawing is at the centre of everything I do, whether I'm working with a pencil or pen on paper or with a stylus on a digital tablet. I work in both analogue and digital media and, for anyone interested in exploring drawing using an IPad, I will be incorporating this into my teaching.
