Gabby’s process is visceral and complex, building layers and scoring back into the work, applying and lifting paint to reveal older layers, washing away to make rivers of paint. Many of the landscape paintings reflect how the landscape is geologically built or weathered. In building up the layers of colour and texture the paintings represent the slow decay of nature through the seasons. Gabby often starts by making lots of small sketches in charcoal, ink or graphite whilst out walking her dogs or when travelling abroad…always trying to capture the essence of the place. Movement and colour are always at the heart of her paintings.