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.
My son said “This looks like a picture you’ll see as you walk in a temple. It’s peaceful, flowy and calming.” He didn’t know what I had called it but picked up on the vibe. As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more “flowy”; it’s taken 50 years.
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.
Flowers have been a symbol of celebration for many years, and roses, especially red roses, represent love and affection. Here is my take on eternal love; love that’s been through ups and downs, peaks and troughs, and still gone strong.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am a deep thinker and my art is rarely about what you see but how it makes you feel and how I felt when creating it. This dramatic artwork is for all the thinkers and over-thinkers out there, who like me, need to make a conscious effort to stop a thought from developing too far and creating a mountain…
It is undeniable that I have changed as an individual, I have mellowed down and it seems that my art reflect that change with curves and circular moves. I still love lines and square shapes, but it feels good to allow and be flexible and flowing. This artwork feels like a dance.
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.
I have many “favourite” colour combinations, “blue and orange” is one of the most striking. Here I used a new metallic turquoise as well, and oh how I love it. It is eye catching from every angle.
Colours that feel like the world to me, hence the title. The inspiration came during a family holiday in Corfu. Since becoming parents, life became quite routine – work, day care, family, we didn’t go to many holidays abroad. Corfu was not our first but it was special, recharging, inspirational.
This painting is not about daisies, it’s about self-forgiveness. The artwork came about in the early stages of “motherhood” when I was struggling with my identity. That self-critical and often unforgiving inner voice can be so loud, that many of us can’t hear much else. We all need reminders that we are all doing our best at any given time;…
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A lovely abstract piece, in bold tones and marks. What this painting represents is life, its ups and down, its softness and sharp, cutting edges, and also its beauty. Much like these beautiful flowers that so many of us love, even their thorns.
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This is a gorgeous large abstract painting of a woman with a calm peaceful expression. Her serene demeanour is juxtaposed with the sharp dark lines and random colours, to highlight one message - all that matters is now.
I adore the look and feel of trees. They don’t need anything that we provide yet give us life. If left in peace they will grow as tall and strong as they can, no ifs and buts. They say with maturity comes appreciation of solitude and one’s own company; I guess that makes me very mature 😊
A poppy from my abstracted floral series – I’ve gone floral mad 😊 Why abstracted flowers – I have always said that nature is perfect and I have no interest in painting anything as it is in nature. What feels right is capturing the essence and showing it through my own emotional lens.
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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
Time travel - fiction or reality, what do you think? At times it felt like this canvas will never get finished – travelling to the future would have made things much easier for me 😊 but as I always say the joy in creating something is not just the end result but the process. For now, I shall be time…
A feel-good painting. I used my widest brush to swipe vivid and bright colours and as the white canvas got covered, the swipes felt like speed and haste – the idea about the title was born. Soft grey helped to provide balance and softness, and as you look closer, nuggets of colour and texture catch the attention.
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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.
