With his ingenious usage, possibly through necessity, of old charts for painting seascapes, Colin Baxter gives us both a flat perspective and an astral overview of his
Above: two examples of Colin M Baxter’s ‘Chartworks’ and, left, a piece of his driftwood art. His studio/gallery is at Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport, Hampshire
subjects, fixing his paintings forever in a defined reference. This, to an old sailor is extremely satisfying, like a fully realized frozen moment illustrated from a mark on a waypoint. His other work, equally worthy of note, includes his ingenious and playful scenes made up from driftwood of (and possibly from) old harbours and lighthouses which are gilded with 23 carat gold leaf.
For prices and more information go to www.colinmbaxter.co.uk
