Tom Davidson

Tom Davidson (b 1956) used lino cutting to create “Highland Loch”.

I like this image as its simple shapes and blue-grey colour creates a complete sense of calm and tranquillity. The range of tones in the image creates a real sense of depth and distance.

The fine lines used for the trees, in the sky and on the hills creates an eerie/haunting atmosphere within the image. The lines used to create the ripples in the loch make the image more life-like/realistic as a whole. The small, dark islands give a feeling of loneliness and isolation creating a mysterious atmosphere.