A large, statement piece, which at first glance looks somewhat insecure and self-doubting due to the negative space (white, blank canvas). Until one allows themselves to notice the protruding 3d elements, the blended pale notes, the drips, the framing lines and shining silver – it is all beautifully connected.
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.
An abstracted representation of a calla lily and I am smitten by it. I don’t consider myself a floral painter, but I started a floral phase in my art in 2024 which has become a permanent phase 😊 I enjoy it so there will be more Petya-fied flowers in the future 😊
I appreciate the Spanish tradition of bull-fighting (though I am happy views have changed); there is such drama in the idea of a puny human facing a full-grown raging bull. I see that drama on these circular canvases (representative of the bullrings) and the magnitude of the experience through the colours and their interactions.
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This is a trio of paintings framed in glassed frames. The paintings are gently textured and colourful, with contrasting dark and light. To me it feels like soft cotton still clinging to the plant.
I’ve developed a real affinity for this style of artwork. There’s something about the central line – to me, it feels like continuity, like connection but also division. This canvas started busy but the off-white and gold brush strokes helped give it a delicate feel. Much to see and ponder over.
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. 😊
The first artwork I started in 2026 and the circular shape came so easily that I couldn’t let myself change it, instead I highlighted it with gold leaf. There’s such drama on this canvas, the contrast, the texture – it will need a room with natural light so all can be seen.
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.
