Simon Bailey Artist 

My name is Simon Bailey, a landscape painter based in South London. I work with oil paints, using vibrant colours mainly to depict clouds and trees as my preferred subject matter.

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My main source of inspiration has been admiring the amazing view of the woods and sky from my house and striking sunsets. I also enjoy crisp, winter, early morning runs through the woods and common nearby, watching the sun rise behind the trees, and seeing the black, twisted branches silhouetted against the colourful sky.

 

My love for bright colour began when I was studying A-Level art and was inspired by Henri Matisse's work. The first piece that made me think “wow” was ‘The Snail’. I admired the large, bold blocks of colour that he used.

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I grew up with dyslexia which was challenging for me at school but I now see this as my because it enables me to pick up patterns and see things in a different ways with unusual combinations and associations, helping me with my creativity.

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After college, I spent some of the best years of my life playing as a bass player in bands. We had a rehearsal studio in the arches at Clapham Junction and performed around London and the UK for many years. One interesting fact about me is that I can actually hear songs in colour, I remember during one band rehearsal session trying to explain this to my band mates, they enjoyed the banter but clearly had no clue what I meant!

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Music plays an important role in my painting process, enabling my creativity to flow and creating a vibe that allows my mind to wander freely, allowing a deeper connection to my artistic vision

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