PATERSON, Ross

Ross Paterson is a renowned landscape artist with the ability to interpret the distinctive character, light and atmosphere of his subjects in various mediums.

Acknowledged by his peers and art lovers alike, for his ability to produce award-winning works in watercolour and oil, Ross has been described as “one of Australia’s great prize-winning all-rounders”.

Born in Victoria with an inherent love of the Australian landscape, Ross started painting at the age of 16.  Ross worked as a graphic design artist and then went on to become a Secondary Art teacher.  During the 26 years of both full time and part time teaching he regularly pursed his passion for painting.  In 1994 he retired from work to paint full time.

Ross is a member of “The Twenty Melbourne Painters Society” which has a long history of famous artists.  He is constantly sought after to tutor various art societies throughout Australia and New Zealand and has participated in many group and solo exhibitions in Australia and overseas. His work hangs in many permanent collections in corporate and municipal galleries and also private collections both here and overseas.

Personal Statement

“Painting to me is all about possessing an intimate feeling for, and subsequent understanding of, the depicted subject.

My initial response, usually to an interesting subject and the light and mood associated with it, is envisaged and then interpreted with sensitivity and some conceptual feeling.

Consideration is given to design and then the necessary elements, such as shape (drawing), tonal value, color and texture.

To simplify this statement, I look for the ‘shape’ of the building and also the ‘shape’ of the space around this, making sure there is a relevant balance throughout the whole work. As the painting proceeds, the inner feeling and rhythm tends to take over”.