Belinda Sillars work captures and manifests the beauty and strength as well as the intrinsic spirit and personality of her subject. Her lack of formal artistic training places no constraints or boundaries on her deeply personal, ambitious and daring approach. She has a particular gift for capturing the true look and character of her subject. Her use of colour is just one of the facets that make her work so unique.
Sculptures by belinda sillars
Credentials
Exhibitions
yes
Awards
Awarded `Best Piece of Scupture` 2010 - The Society of Equestrian Artists 2010 Annual Exhibition
The British Sporting Trust 1st Prize
The Hollyland Stud Prize - Best Coloured Subject 2010
Belina Sillars has established herself as a renowned sculpture of considerable talent. Having pursued a successful career in saddlery, an injury forced a change in direction. During the convalescence period that followed she discovered painting, both oils and watercolour, and sculpting in clay and wax, aluminium foil, and other materials.
She captures and manifests the beauty and strenght as well as the intrinsic spirit and personality of her subject. Her lack of formal artistic traing places no constraints or boundaries on her deeply personal, ambitious and daring approach. She has a particular gift for capturing the true look and character of her subject.
As Belinda Sillars` work continues to progress she have developed her own style of patination which has become her hallmark. This development, together with the depth and scope of the bronze medium, has enabled Belinda to embark on more challenging and complex images.
