Indian Summer with Susannah Phillips

The Painting Mark in conversation with Susannah, ahead of releasing the new collection, and a magical insight into the unique process of how she paints.

How do you relate to the landscape and what makes you want to recreate it?

I see the landscape as unfolding paintings- I am most comfortable in rural open landscape- and I love the sea when it is stormy.

Can you explain your own Plein Air painting process and how does it make you feel?

I walk until I find a view that grabs my interest-I mess about with shapes and composition, then work quickly enough to hold what first arrested my attention.

I use a small box on a tripod- and work on board with oil paint.

I can get so absorbed that I will completely forget time.

What is your connection to Cornwall?

I have been to Cornwall most years since I was a teenager- it is familiar yet there is always more to explore - and late summer is beautiful.

Can you describe Indian Summer in your own 3 words?

Warm, glowing light

Mull to Iona, Scottish Isles, oil on board, 29x35cm, Susannah Phillps

Indian Summer will be released on 23rd November.