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Step into nature with Louise Schofield
05 March 2020
4walls was blown away by artist Louise Schofield’s abstract and uniquely modern work, and wanted to learn more about her passion and inspiration.
Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and living amongst glorious countryside whilst regularly visiting the Yorkshire coast, Louise has always had an attraction to the world around her. Her childhood was filled with woodland adventures, rock-pooling and discovering caves - a childhood we all dreamed of!
Louise’s mother also had an affinity for nature, and they would often walk together for hours while she taught her about the plants, animals and insects they would come across. Nowadays, Louise ensures she stays connected to her environment by walking her Whippet in the nearby nature trails.
On discovering her talent for art and love of creation at an early age, Louise would often return home from school to draw all that had inspired her throughout her day. One of her earliest inspirations was Walt Disney, and she was known to draw Disney characters and sell them for as little as seven pence!
Louise’s talents were recognised by her art teacher at senior school, who managed to persuade her that studying art was the right path to take. Although she had originally planned to go on to study business, she has never regretted this choice, but believes that business and art go hand in hand.
Her interest in both subjects have aided her in the management of her own business, and after studying graphic design at art college, Louise decided to start her own business in order to push her name out there. She began with selling her artwork on a stall in a local shopping centre, often drawing in audiences who would gather to watch her fascinating creations of pets and wildlife.
She now specialises in fine art, using a range of techniques and materials to create her incredibly vast array of styles. One of her favourite and most commonly used materials at the moment is alcohol ink, which she states is an incredibly modern art form, only gaining popularity in the UK within the last three years.
Alcohol ink is a highly pigmented, acid-free fluid art medium that Louise describes as having a mind of its own. It has a free-flowing nature and comes in a range of vibrant colours, allowing her to create the most spectacular textural and eye-catching pieces of artwork that brighten up any space.
She fell in love with the ink, telling us that as she is quite the perfectionist, it has allowed her to become more laid back in her work as she does not always have full control over what the finished product will be. With its spontaneous way of moving on the page, she is able to depict nature’s imperfections more accurately, with no two of her pieces being the same.
Her inspirations, in addition to nature, often come from interior design and following the current trends. She tells us: “Some people buy art because they love it, and some people buy it because it matches their sofas! Within my work, I try to cater for both markets”.
Some of her favourite and proudest pieces to date include her animal portraits, in particular the tiger, all done in alcohol-ink. Louise is an avid social media user and has a great following on both Facebook and Instagram. On these channels, she shares her work with her followers, her top tips for selecting the right artwork, alongside recommending various gallery exhibitions.
When asked about her views on framing, Louise told us:
“A frame can make or break the art. It is really important to a piece and is paramount to finishing it off, whilst also complimenting the interior design of any home.”
In terms of upcoming exhibitions, Louise is excited to be featuring in an exhibition at Wingates Gallery in Market Harborough on 29th February, alongside artist Steven McLoughlin. The exhibition gives art fans a chance to meet both nature inspired artists and view their latest artworks.
For information on upcoming events, and to see more of Louise’s art, check out her social channels @louiseschofieldartist, or visit her website.
louiseschofield.com
Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and living amongst glorious countryside whilst regularly visiting the Yorkshire coast, Louise has always had an attraction to the world around her. Her childhood was filled with woodland adventures, rock-pooling and discovering caves - a childhood we all dreamed of!
Louise’s mother also had an affinity for nature, and they would often walk together for hours while she taught her about the plants, animals and insects they would come across. Nowadays, Louise ensures she stays connected to her environment by walking her Whippet in the nearby nature trails.
On discovering her talent for art and love of creation at an early age, Louise would often return home from school to draw all that had inspired her throughout her day. One of her earliest inspirations was Walt Disney, and she was known to draw Disney characters and sell them for as little as seven pence!
Louise’s talents were recognised by her art teacher at senior school, who managed to persuade her that studying art was the right path to take. Although she had originally planned to go on to study business, she has never regretted this choice, but believes that business and art go hand in hand.
Her interest in both subjects have aided her in the management of her own business, and after studying graphic design at art college, Louise decided to start her own business in order to push her name out there. She began with selling her artwork on a stall in a local shopping centre, often drawing in audiences who would gather to watch her fascinating creations of pets and wildlife.
She now specialises in fine art, using a range of techniques and materials to create her incredibly vast array of styles. One of her favourite and most commonly used materials at the moment is alcohol ink, which she states is an incredibly modern art form, only gaining popularity in the UK within the last three years.
Alcohol ink is a highly pigmented, acid-free fluid art medium that Louise describes as having a mind of its own. It has a free-flowing nature and comes in a range of vibrant colours, allowing her to create the most spectacular textural and eye-catching pieces of artwork that brighten up any space.
She fell in love with the ink, telling us that as she is quite the perfectionist, it has allowed her to become more laid back in her work as she does not always have full control over what the finished product will be. With its spontaneous way of moving on the page, she is able to depict nature’s imperfections more accurately, with no two of her pieces being the same.
Her inspirations, in addition to nature, often come from interior design and following the current trends. She tells us: “Some people buy art because they love it, and some people buy it because it matches their sofas! Within my work, I try to cater for both markets”.
Some of her favourite and proudest pieces to date include her animal portraits, in particular the tiger, all done in alcohol-ink. Louise is an avid social media user and has a great following on both Facebook and Instagram. On these channels, she shares her work with her followers, her top tips for selecting the right artwork, alongside recommending various gallery exhibitions.
When asked about her views on framing, Louise told us:
“A frame can make or break the art. It is really important to a piece and is paramount to finishing it off, whilst also complimenting the interior design of any home.”
In terms of upcoming exhibitions, Louise is excited to be featuring in an exhibition at Wingates Gallery in Market Harborough on 29th February, alongside artist Steven McLoughlin. The exhibition gives art fans a chance to meet both nature inspired artists and view their latest artworks.
For information on upcoming events, and to see more of Louise’s art, check out her social channels @louiseschofieldartist, or visit her website.
louiseschofield.com
