Introduction
For a look at my full portfolio go to thesecretgallery.co.uk
I always thought that a blog was a name given to a man that lives in swamps.
My name is Eric Timms and I paint for a living and have done ever since I can remember.
For the last 6 months I have been developing a technique that is fresh and a departure from the endless stream of landscapes, seascapes and wildlife that I have had to endure in order to keep the wolf from the door. It really started in December 2015 when I saw some Australian Aboriginal art at a friend’s house. I have always loved indigenous artwork but how to develop this format without being overly influenced by it is a challenge that I think is worth investigating.
I decided to refresh my palette with new colours and chose metallic gold as a base.
"Anti-Virus".
At about the time I was ready to start a new work my wife bought a new laptop and I was introduced to Windows 10. Setting it up with an anti-virus program was a nightmare. Dealing with McAffe’s service department was interesting as it seemed to me that all they were doing was trying to extricate as much money from me as they possibly could. So I painted “Anti-Virus”.