Louise Wooldridge

Louise Wooldridge’s artistic journey has evolved over several decades, beginning with large abstract works in the 1970s before shifting her focus to nudes, portraits, and more recently, still life. She is particularly captivated by the interplay of reflected colour, light, and shade on form, and she uses a vibrant palette of colours—such as orange, purple, green, and blue—to capture the dynamic effects of light on her subjects. Louise’s approach to painting is deeply spontaneous, relying on her intuition to guide the work as it evolves. Rather than starting with a set idea, she embraces the fluidity of the process, allowing each piece to reveal itself organically. This allows her to capture the full depth of emotion and physicality that light and colour can convey. Her fascination with light and its effects on form is reflected in the vibrancy and energy of her works, whether they be figurative or abstract. Louise’s art speaks to the powerful relationship between colour, light, and form, and her works invite the viewer to experience this dynamic interplay through each brushstroke.