Tony Hinchliffe
Capturing Escapism and Intimacy in Paint
“I have always loved the sense of escapism that comes with creating artwork. I am passionate about exploring my creativity, constantly looking at developing my techniques so I can keep that feeling of energy within my work. When someone is emotionally moved by looking at my artwork, that is a big motivation for me, as I have always liked to please people through my painting.”
Medium and Technique
Tony Hinchliffe predominantly works with oil paints, often starting with an acrylic underpainting. He appreciates how oil paint behaves when applied over acrylic, particularly enjoying the way he can use oil paints in a watercolour-like manner during the initial stages by diluting them with turpentine.
Figurative Painting and Spontaneity
Tony’s figurative painting focuses on depicting mood and intimacy, characterised by a loose brushwork approach. His technique is spontaneous yet deliberate, using strong contrasting values to create depth. His extensive experience drawing figures from life has significantly influenced his style, allowing him to capture subtle details in body language that convey narratives of emotional depth, with a core belief that everyone deserves to feel loved.
Teaching and Inspiration
Teaching figure drawing and painting has been crucial to Tony’s ongoing process of refinement. His inspiration is drawn from observing the natural world—people, oceans, landscapes, and skies in various weather conditions. He strives to evoke the feelings he experienced during the painting process, akin to re-reading a diary.
Latest Projects and Explorations
One of Tony’s recent projects involves capturing the grandeur of skies and landscapes from altitude. His paramotor flights above and through clouds offer him unique perspectives and challenges, pushing him to explore and depict the atmosphere and light at several thousand feet with his paintbrush.
For more insights into Tony Hinchliffe evocative works, his latest projects are here at watergate.art
