Art is a vehicle of expression for artist Frank Dublin.

“It's a way of interpreting my surroundings as I see them,” he said.

Mr. Dublin, who was born in Moyah, Grenada, prefers using mixed-media for his work.

“I use pastels and oils interchangeably,” he said.

“Pastels provide me with an array of beautiful colour ranges and I'm able to control the direction in which the work is going.

“Oils on the other hand are good for texture and creating mood. I am attracted to both mediums.”

His inspiration for his work comes from many ordinary things.

“Most of my inspiration for my work comes from my observation of ordinary people reacting to their physical environment,” said Mr. Dublin.

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“It involves the simple activity or occupation one can identify with in ordinary life, the type of occupation often scorned, but very vital to our existence.

“The common theme that runs through most of my work is reality, simplicity and a sense of involvement. I like people to feel that they are a part of my work.”

He creates his paintings during organised and supervised classes, on location and in his studio.

When asked if he painted full-time he said: “No, I paint at will and according to my mood.

“The time a painting takes depends on the size and complexity of the subject matter, but on the average, I would say about four to six days.”

Mr. Dublin's favourite piece of work is called ‘Home Alone'.

“It portrays the simplicity of real life in the Caribbean,” he said.

“A single mother is preoccupied roasting breadfruit outside her modest wooden house. Life is simple on the surface, but her wooden abode is stocked with modern conveniences as in an affluent house.”

His love for the arts started as a teenager after receiving a painting from his parents.

“I took a long break, but recommenced about ten to 15 years ago,” he said.

“In high school I found himself under the tutelage of not one, but two of Grenada's most renowned artists. These men, John Benjamin and Rohan Pursue would influenced me and instilled a love of art that has left an indelible mark on my style - a style that could best be described as classical impressionism because I am most influenced by the impressionist art movement.

“This enables me to be more pragmatic than theoretical in my art.”

He is exhibiting about up to ten pieces in oils and pastels.

When asked how he felt about exhibiting with other Caribbean artists he said: “I see exhibiting with other West Indians a golden opportunity to showcase our diverse talent simultaneously.”