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Sue Melia Read
Cranberries in a basin

2002

$621.12
£450
€536.86
CA$861.90
A$877.53
CHF 505.38
MX$10,573.62
NOK 5,864.98
SEK 5,917.40
DKK 4,012.80

About the Item

Sue Read (b. 1941) is an English watercolourist known for her contemplative, small-scale still-life paintings. A member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI), her delicate work features everyday objects like porcelain, eggs, and glass. Early life and education Born: Susan Melia was born in 1941 in Slough, Buckinghamshire. Education: She attended Aylesbury Grammar School before studying art at: High Wycombe School of Art (1959–1963) The Royal West of England Academy (1963–1964) Family: In 1965, she married Robert J. Read and later adopted his surname for her professional work. The couple had three sons. Artistic career and style Professional since 1980: Read has been a professional painter since 1980, primarily focusing on still-life works. Still-life subjects: Her preferred subjects include: Porcelain bowls and lustreware jugs Eggs, shells, and small fruits Glass and flowers Watercolour technique: She works in transparent watercolours, building up layers of color and tone. Her paintings are typically small and created in natural light. Capturing light: Her technique is focused on representing the light-reflecting qualities of translucent and lustrous objects. Artistic aim: Read has stated that her work is intended to convey "calm and quiet". Exhibitions and memberships Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours: Read was elected as a member in 1985 and is a regular exhibitor. Notable exhibitions: Her work has been shown at a number of prestigious venues, including: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition Royal Watercolour Society New English Art Club Mall Galleries, London Awards: She has received the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery Award and the Evening Standard Award. Publications: She has contributed to art magazines and has had her work published in instructional books on watercolour painting. Current location Studio in Suffolk: Read currently maintains her studio in Halesworth, Suffolk
  • Creator:
    Sue Melia Read (1941, British)
  • Creation Year:
    2002
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Douglas, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: No. 318.1stDibs: LU2373216808742

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