ArtSmiley Artist of The Month for December – Tom Bushnell. Tom has had paintings accepted at the world famous and prestigious Royal Academy Summer Show. He has exhibited with some of the leading artists of our time, including John Hoyland, considered to be the greatest British abstract painter. His paintings form part of collections in the UK and across the globe. Tom says, "I love the power of colour in painting! Colour can be so evocative, and I believe it is such an important part of the human experience. It has the ability to uplift and inspire the human soul and overcome much of the negative aspects of life. I enjoy experimenting with colour and texture to create new compositions. If I can create the "Wow" factor in my work that resonates with the viewer I feel I've done my job as an artist. Indeed, I very much agree with the world renowned artist Helen Frankenthaler, when she stated about her paintings, 'What concerns me is.....Did I make a Beautif
