Jones, Derek - Nude - British Figurative Art

Nude, pastel on paper by Derek Jones

Fluid Desire: A Watercolour Exploration of the Female Form

This evocative watercolour painting captures the essence of sensuality and vulnerability. The artist's use of soft, flowing brushstrokes creates a sense of fluidity and movement, as if the figure is melting into the canvas. The colours, ranging from warm oranges and browns to cool purples and blues, evoke a sense of both passion and introspection.

The woman's body is depicted in a relaxed and languid pose, her curves accentuated by the interplay of light and shadow. The artist has skilfully captured the subtle nuances of her form, from the delicate curvature of her spine to the gentle swell of her breasts.

The most striking aspect of the painting is perhaps the way in which the watercolour seems to bleed and drip down the canvas, creating a sense of both decay and desire. This technique adds a raw and visceral quality to the work, suggesting the fleeting nature of beauty and the intensity of human passion.

This artwork is a testament to the power of watercolour to capture the complexities of the human experience. It invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the female form, the intensity of desire, and the fleeting nature of existence.

About Derek Jones

Derek Jones was born in County Durham. He went to Art College at Hartlepool and followed this by completing a degree in Fine Art at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Following a year working in a museum, Derek began to teach art. For the last twenty years, Derek has been concentrating on his own work.

As a figure and portrait painter, Derek uses charcoal, pastels, acrylic, watercolour, conte or oils on their own or in combination with one another to achieve his works.