Anna King

On the 20th of May, Anna King came in to talk to us at the college. I found it really interesting because she was talking about how she loved to paint places that had once been taken over by people but were now being taken back by nature - I have to say I agree, as I also think the mix between nature and people is really cool.

She also showed us photos of some of her work. I particularly liked these paintings because of the mysterious atmosphere created by Anna King's technique. I also like the feeling of isolation that these paintings create.




Disused Cinema, Bradford



Madelvic Car Factory



Greenhouse Interior, Marchmont Estate iii



Rusty Tin Roof

I think my favourite painting is "Rusty Tin Roof" because of the colours. I also like the calm but haunting atmosphere within the painting. I think there is something about the dark windows and the texture on the building that makes it slightly spooky.


My mum and I also went to Anna King's open studio at the Haining in Selkirk. I particularly liked "Sheds, Iceland" and "The Old Shed" because I think they have a similar atmosphere to "Rusty Tin Roof".

Sheds, Iceland

The Old Shed

There were also a few paintings that she had done on card from a cardboard box. I really liked this idea because it gives a new use for something that would normally either be thrown out or recycled.

I would really like to try the cardboard box painting idea sometime and I might try using different media as well.