I love the vintage, old-fashioned look of this artwork. The colour scheme is reserved, subdued, as if hibernating, and then pops the vibrant orange to wake the senses. The title came from the rectangular “stamp-like” shape (focal point for me) in the left half, which reminded me of the wax stamp I put on all certificates of autheniticity.
Heavily textured mountains, blue sky with shimmering blue shades, and one poppy draws into focus - standing tall, on the look out. I love this humble yet captivating scene.
We could say all plants are resilient but bamboo is topping the chart for me. In our old house we had bamboo growing in the front garden and my little boy Harvey played and broke branches, but the plant thrived nevertheless. I now have bamboo in a pot as a memory of those early years of his life.
A stunning depiction of a magnolia branch with blooming flowers, and buds waiting to wake up. Textured elements suggest depth but the vibrant bloom draws the eye to the surface and keeps it gliding.
This world is full of amazing life in all forms. We humans don’t know and often underestimate the value of other creatures for our planet and ultimately, our own life. We say humans are the apex predator, the most intelligent animal, I’m not so sure.
At my core, I am an abstract artist but I enjoy a challenge, although, everything I paint is tweaked through my own lens, as I play with colours and textures. I’ve never seen a purple horse in nature but he sure looks dreamy here.
A captivating composition with several focal points, defined by the bird-like shapes, and plenty of “negative” grey space to off-set the bright reds. The title came from the shapes and brush strokes suggesting flight, soaring, landing – birds make it all look effortless. Having said that, watching swans lift off, in Pittville park (in Cheltenham), is really not effortless. 😊
Another of the poppies, mountains schene with a suggestion of calm flowing water and distant grassy fields. I went easy with the paint here, allowing underlayers to come through – I love this technique and will use it more. It looks to me like the largest poppy is looking at the mountaince, hence the title.
An addition to the floral themed series and my first ever lily on canvas. Isn’t she is a beauty. The lilies in my garden should be making an appearance soon, and I am hopeful that they have multiplied. I know I only planted three bulbs three years ago, and last year I saw five beautiful flowers.
A stunning combination of cool colours with warm shiny gold elements. It was such a joy adding layers and marks until the painting took shape. The painting feels like a mark in my evolution as an artist where sharper lines work together with the flow of circles. (80cm x 60cm, 31.4” x 23.6”)
£99.00Original price was: £99.00.£75.00Current price is: £75.00.
I really enjoyed painting this piece - it is the drama of that sunset that captivates me, and I stare at it for what feels like hours. Unlike many of my paintings, the surface is smooth and depth is achieved purely with colours. Slight shimmer comes from the metalic gold used on the sand.
I love how this one turned out, it speaks “sweetness” to me because of the colour combination and the warm spots of yellow. I find magnolia petals fascinating – strong, leathery, uniquely beautiful.
Heavily textured magnolia depiction with the coloured flowers catching the eye straight away. As you continue exploring the canvas further details are revealed – the “embossed” background provides a 3d feel, the gold suggests sunshine, and the different shades of green further support the depth of the scene.
This is an abstracted representation of chrysanthemums in vibrant colours. As you may know, my art expression in two words is "colour" and "texture"; this painting encompasses that beautifully.
£80.00Original price was: £80.00.£60.00Current price is: £60.00.
A painting depicting a glorious sunset - gently marked for textured effect, and depth added through colours. A delicate shimmer is visible from different angles. Size 50.5cm x 40cm x 1.5cm
£120.00Original price was: £120.00.£100.00Current price is: £100.00.
This paintings speaks adventure to me. When I look at it, my eye can't help but linger over the textured lines, as if they were clues to follow. Inspired by the numerous films and stories we’ve gone through with my son about pirates, adventures and hidden treasures.
