Fred Yates Painting | Castle Combe, Wiltshire

The charm of this classic English town is wonderfully captured in Fred Yates' impasto oil painting "Castle Combe". With slate roofs adding dimension to the scene, the painting shows the street lined with rustic, textured buildings painted in earthy tones including brown, beige, and ochre. 'Fred's people' are engaged in the everyday activities, walking, chatting, and playing on the street, adding vitality and community to the picture.

Trees and buildings form layers and a sense of perspective on the backdrop. While his use of colour and texture recalls the timeless beauty of village life, Fred's thick, expressive impasto gives the painting a tactile quality. It presents the core of Castle Combe and the warmth of the streets beautifully.

Fred was known for his vibrant and expressive use of color throughout his career. While he often employed a wide palette, his use of earthy tones like browns, reds, and ochre was particularly prominent in his depictions of rural landscapes and village scenes. These colors helped convey the warmth and charm of the English countryside, especially during his time in Cornwall and the Cotswolds.

Reference Number: PJ004