The first works in this part of the gallery are new abstracts:
Shirley explains:
"I have been painting in France for a few months, living deep in the beautiful Dordogne countryside.
The changes in the seasons have been inspirational for my attitude towards the work
I have used larger pieces of paper, landscapes as my subject matter and most important of all they have become abstract with gestural marks and strong colours.
The whole experience has regenerated my love of painting, giving me back that feeling that I can't wait to get into the studio to discover new marks, new colour combinations and to produce fresh work."
