Megan Yelets

Living in rural Kent, Megan is inspired by seasonal changes and the alterations in light, colour and texture of the local landscape. The scenery and atmosphere of Dungeness and the surrounding area also influence her work.

As well as changing environments and weather, she also reference smaller shapes and forms within the landscape. Wet beach pebbles, winter leafless branches, animal tracks, hedgerows and long evening shadows.

Sea and landscapes are the main narrative, although the paintings often describe atmosphere rather than being literal representations. Megan roughly plans the work but generally paints intuitively, making spontaneous decisions and problem solving as a painting develops. Many layers, some translucent, create depth of colour. 

Graduate of Kent Institute of Art and Design, Canterbury, 2003.