The Rustling Leaves Original Art by Chris Bourne
Mixed Media Painting
Framed: 77cm x 133cm
This tranquil woodland scene showcases Bourne's masterful command of pointillist technique. The artwork features autumn trees rendered in warm oranges and golds, their graceful trunks framing a sunlit clearing beneath patches of azure sky.
Bourne's distinctive style is evident in his meticulous dotwork and sophisticated handling of light. His careful observation of the English countryside, cultivated during his many sketching expeditions, creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, capturing the gentle movement of fall foliage through countless precisely placed marks that build into a dreamlike vision.
About The Artist
Chris Bourne is a British artist whose work captures the timeless beauty of the English countryside through a distinctive pointillist technique. After graduating from Berkshire College of Art, he spent over a decade as an Art Director in London before answering the call of nature and relocating to Surrey to pursue his true passion as a full-time artist.
Drawing inspiration from his rural Oxfordshire upbringing, Bourne's creative process begins with extensive countryside walks, during which he meticulously records light and color in his ever-present sketchbook. These field studies form the foundation for his intricate paintings, which are built up through multiple layers of carefully placed dots of color, echoing the techniques of the Impressionist masters.
His dreamlike compositions have earned widespread acclaim for their ability to capture both the physical essence and spiritual tranquility of the English landscape, preserving moments of pastoral peace through his unique artistic vision.
