‘Letting Go’
‘Letting Go’ is a collection of paintings that came about from working more mindfully, focusing inwards and connecting more with my art.
I continually draw inspiration for my paintings from the landscapes around me, looking out for things that ‘light me up’ inside, small pops of colour or natural shapes that fill me with a deeper joy, overiding the darker more negative feelings that can sometimes take over.
I then decided to take this same approach when making my art. Rather than portraying a scene I became more aware about noticing and responding to which colours, marks, gestures and patterns made me feel good.
This series became about enjoying the process of making the paintings, without knowing what the ultimate outcome would look like. And with each piece I felt a sense of liberation, a freedom and a deep sense of letting go.
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Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel.
When listening to a guided meditation, where I was invited to “exhale and let everything go,” I felt such a sense of release. Sometimes we forget to give ourselves permission to let go of limiting beliefs, opinions or issues that we don’t need to hold onto anymore. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish
Order framed or unframed
Unframed is 30 x 30 x1cm. The sides are painted grey:-£180.00
Framed is 34 x 34 x 3cm in a hand painted dark taupe tray frame. It will come ready to hang, strung and screwed in place: £230.00
Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel.
SOLD
This was the first painting that sparked off this series, where I was wanting to express a feeling, rather than depicting a specific place. My process involved using a variety of tools to apply acrylic paint in a more lively and gestural manner, aiming to recreate the feeling of freedom and aliveness I feel when out amongst nature. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish
Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel.
This painting has interesting patterns and textures hidden in the multiple layers that one can only see when up close. The rich crimson and deep orange areas are cooled off with the cool aqua’s and soft pinks that are reminiscent of a misty haze at early dawn. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish
Order framed or unframed
Unframed is 30 x 30 x1cm. The sides are painted grey :-£180.00
Framed is 34 x 34 x3cm in a hand painted dark taupe tray frame. It will come ready to hang, strung and screwed in place :-£230.00
Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel.
This painting is currently hanging in the Firefly Gallery, Bo’ness, where it is available to buy.
I felt such a sense of liberation when the last of the pandemic rules were away, especially with the need to wear masks. I have also felt far freer when painting this series too, swooping and swiping with my brush as free as the birds flying above me. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish
Order framed or unframed
Unframed is 30 x 30cm. The sides are painted grey.
Framed is 34 x 34 cm in a hand painted dark taupe tray frame. It will come ready to hang, strung and screwed in place.
Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel
Spending time just being still and quiet has been so beneficial to my wellbeing, whether it is whilst meditating, painting or being in nature. It is like taking a big inhale and letting out a huge sigh, releasing any physical or mental tensions. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish
Order framed or unframed
Unframed is 30 x 30 x 1cm. The sides are painted grey :-£180.00
Framed is 34 x 34 x3 cm in a hand painted dark taupe tray frame. It will come ready to hang, strung and screwed in place :-£230.00
Original painting in acrylic on cradled wooden panel.
This painting has more recognizable shapes that could be attributed to a place. Is there an outline of some trees? Is that a meandering river or a ploughed field? It can be anything or any place you want it to be. I have hand painted the frame in a warm brown grey colour that really sets off the painting beautifully, as pictured here.
This painting is UV varnished then polished with a cold wax finish.
Order framed or unframed
Unframed is 30 x 30cm. The sides are painted grey. £180.00
Framed is 34 x 34 cm in a hand painted dark taupe tray frame. It will come ready to hang, strung and screwed in place. £230.00