FMP: Tom Davidson

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

 

I think this image is really interesting because the range of tones creates a real sense of depth and distance. I particularly like the ripples on the water and the lighting effects used to convey the reflective qualities of the water. I also think the fine lines used for the trees, in the sky and on the hills adds more interest to the image. The skill involved in creating this print is incredible and I realise how much time and effort must have gone in to making it.

I decided to use Tom Davidson as one of the artists for FMP because I thought it would be interesting to try using printmaking as an alternative media for my work. I might try this idea at some point in the future but as the theme for this unit was "Environmental Identity", I felt that using media which I think better reflects my (artistic) identity, would be more appropriate.