I was born in Northampton, England but spent my childhood in Lancashire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and South Yorkshire. I went to St Andrews University then worked in industry and economic development in London, Paris and Glasgow. Now I live in Newburgh Fife, Scotland, where I share a studio.
It began when my primary school introduced me to Titian and Cézanne, and while my formal education led me into science, I kept a fascination with the world of art. As soon as I graduated, I bought a set of oil paints and I have never looked back. At first I wanted to fix images that came in dreams and memories, and then to explore surrealism, and I still like to give some of my subjects a slightly surreal quality. Since coming to Newburgh I have been fascinated by the rounded hills, dark woods and agricultural patterns of North Fife. Hence the name of my virtual gallery.
Nowadays I work mainly in acrylics, but sketching in charcoal and pastels is part of the preparation. I like to plunge into a variety of styles and techniques, always experimenting and developing. No sooner have I tried one thing than another demands exploration. Experimenting in pottery, I found that the clay encourages me to let the work evolve in its own way, into something richer and stranger than my original concept.
All of the works displayed here are copyright of Paul Dodman and are for sale. The paintings are represented by digital photographs: I have tried to replicate the colours accurately. Mounts and frames are represented by computer graphics of approximately similar size and colour to the actual, but they are not photographs. Prices are shown in pounds sterling, but euros or US dollars are acceptable at current exchange rates. To arrange a purchase, to make an enquiry, or just to make contact, please click this link: art@goose-island.com.
