"Byrstio Haul" (Sunburst) – 120 x 92cm, original oil painting, 2024
Part of the tangled life collection, acrylic and oil on board, 92 × 120cm 2024
The creative energy in this piece, Sunburst, mirrors the flourishing and abundance you get in a British garden during June. I feel that you are at ground level here, in among the plants.
In this case, my a semi-wild garden on the Welsh border prompted me to paint with gesture and strong colour. I have tried to curate areas of dense planting with some wild flowers in among the cultivated species. This benefits wildlife and me, as I can let it do its own thing to some extent and maintain my time in the studio.
I worked on a large scale for this – the original is 4ft by 3ft – and the piece evolved over many months. The final motif of the sun only came in at the end though the playful splashes of bright paint probably arrived on the canvas in the first layer. A painting tells you what direction to take if you stay open to possibilities.
contact Helen for a quotation to ship with a courier or visit Skirrid Studio Gallery to see in person and buy
I offer a scheme to purchase with three payments over 9 months, £1K deposit and two further payments of £1K - please enquire
Part of the tangled life collection, acrylic and oil on board, 92 × 120cm 2024
The creative energy in this piece, Sunburst, mirrors the flourishing and abundance you get in a British garden during June. I feel that you are at ground level here, in among the plants.
In this case, my a semi-wild garden on the Welsh border prompted me to paint with gesture and strong colour. I have tried to curate areas of dense planting with some wild flowers in among the cultivated species. This benefits wildlife and me, as I can let it do its own thing to some extent and maintain my time in the studio.
I worked on a large scale for this – the original is 4ft by 3ft – and the piece evolved over many months. The final motif of the sun only came in at the end though the playful splashes of bright paint probably arrived on the canvas in the first layer. A painting tells you what direction to take if you stay open to possibilities.
contact Helen for a quotation to ship with a courier or visit Skirrid Studio Gallery to see in person and buy
I offer a scheme to purchase with three payments over 9 months, £1K deposit and two further payments of £1K - please enquire