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.
This artwork was inspired by “The traitors”. Yes, that’s right. I don’t spend much time watching TV and there are few programmes that captivate me – this is one of them. Each life story slowly unravels as people are pushed beyond their comfort zone and squirmingly adapt to the challenge in front. Human phychology – isn’t it fascinating?
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.
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.
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.
£185.00Original price was: £185.00.£140.00Current price is: £140.00.
This idea of this painting was clear but it took a while to feel that I have put on the canvas the complexity of family life, as I see it. All relationships need continual effort from both sides to remain strong and nurturing, but when children arrive, everything turns upside down. Finances, emotions, dynamics, responsibilities - everything shifts into new…
A gorgeous abstract painting in calm and earthy tones, that's where the title came from. I am such an earthling - I love walking barefoot on the grass, I love hugging trees and getting my hands dirty in the garden. What a joy it is to be part of life.
