Penelope Keith has been a painter for many years, inspired by nature and ecological themes, turning only recently to abstract expressionism as a deep source of inspiration from Rothko and Joan Mitchell. Her work is done with acrylics on wood – often ordinary plywood, which has a grain that lends itself beautifully to sunsets and skies. The pieces are often irregular in shape or have ragged edges, which adds to the texture of the piece. Although she sands them, she leaves the wood more or less in its own state. She finds wood to be more satisfying to work on than canvas.