First assessing the subject matter - whether it be a large city foyer, a person, or even a domestic piece - he goes on to capture and collaborate with the surrounding character to create an holistic expression of his personal vision.
In the consideration of a commissioned work, Lawrie has said that he will never compromise his natural development. Preferring the unfettered expressive freedom of his own workshop, Lawrie nevertheless produces a significant number of private commissions.
A recent association with the furniture and fittings emporium mac-london has resulted in a developing collaboration with the world of interior design. As a result, Lawrie has enjoyed increasing exposure in lifestyle magazines like Elle Decoration.
Since the anarchic days at Filthy MacNasty’s, Lawrie has been primarily interested in reflecting the spirit of individual people and places. However esoteric his exhibition work may become, portraiture will remain an important part of the development process.
Outstanding draftsmanship is combined with an expressive compulsion and an instinctive sense of composition. Once Lawrie has spent only a few hours with a sitter, he has the ability to produce a piece of singular beauty and perceptive exposition.
When working with children, animals or shifting environments, Lawrie quickly sketches out a series of guiding sketches and later works them into the finished piece in his studio.
Phelim is the son of a former patron and his portrait was carried out over a series of short sittings in the course of two weeks.
