Available Oil Paintings
My portfolio of oil paintings currently available to purchase
Size, subject and composition are all important factors in creating a piece of art. But equally important, and less talked about, are the materials used from the ground up. These are the components that decide the longevity of a painting.
Over the last decade, I’ve invested a lot of time and effort in making sure that all of my materials are of the highest quality. The materials are all vegan and cruelty-free. I paint on wooden panels instead of canvas, it’s more durable and long-lasting. The oil paint, mediums and varnishes are all made by Gamblin. One of the world’s leading brands, creating paint with usability and longevity as a priority, without compromise on ethics.
All of my oil paintings are varnished, this protects the surface from dust, dirt and debris. There’s always a sticker on the back showing the date of varnishing, so you’ll know when it’s time to get your painting professionally cleaned. The final touch is the frame, hand-built with a gilded inlay, designed exclusively for my work by my framers The Framing Lot. A frame enhances and extends the artwork, it shouldn’t detract or distract. It’s not immediately noticeable, but you notice immediately if it isn’t there.
All of this comes together to create paintings with permanence. Every artwork here will last more than a lifetime.
For more information on these pieces, please contact me.
“Evening Stroll”
£38,500
I had an idea brewing. What if I homed in on all the details? From the nose to the tip of the tail? All four paws, and every muscle. But to do this and have it still be mine, to still get lost in it – it would need to be big. The biggest piece I’ve created so far. Very quickly that idea became something I couldn’t shake, I thought about it all the time, the challenge of it, the scale, the subject.
Plain black backgrounds are my signature, I feel they allow the animal to absorb all the attention, without feeling clinical. Black is the absence of something, that still feels natural. As though it’s simply lost in the darkness. But I still wanted the animal to feel grounded, for the paws to be resting on solid ground. So I added some dark, textural grass – a representation of the African plains in the evening light.
“Hare VI”
£10,250
I don’t think we need to understand it, and perhaps we couldn’t if we tried! But our connection with them is undeniable, with wildlife artists across the nation (and further) honouring them in every style and medium imaginable. My own dedication is always built on character and detail. You can have oodles of character without detail, (though I can’t! I often say I didn’t choose the detailed approach; it chose me), but all of this detail is soulless without the personality.
It hasn’t decided how it feels about us yet, are we a threat or can it return to munching thorough fresh grass? Whiskers are abundant, easy to spot as they’re highlighted in the sun. The nose sniffing our scent. But the ears are its strongest sense, swivelled, one in each direction, listening to our breathing and the rustle of our feet. We have seconds at most before it leaps into action – using those powerful long legs to disappear in the blink of an eye. Twitchy, tense and alert. We’ve been allowed a glimpse, and must enjoy it while we can.
“Fox at Sunset”
£13,000
British Wildlife always holds a special place in my heart and growing up here in rural Devon Foxes are a rare but exciting spot!
It was one of these rare encounters that inspired this painting. As I stepped out of my greenhouse, I locked eyes with this little chap, just a few feet away from me. The sun had this amazing golden glow and highlighted all his natural oranges and reds. We looked at each other for a few seconds before he silently and elegantly trotted away.
I really wanted to capture the nonchalant and youthful encounter I’d just had.
So I took some artistic license with a beautiful image taken by Dan Rushton, and suddenly I could see the character of my Fox appearing. No fear or uncertainty in his look, just calm and curious.
“Isolated”
£17,500
I’ve titled this piece as a nod to both its natural solitary hunting behaviour, and it’s ever diminishing population and habitat. Clinging to survival by carving out small, isolated territories – the largest of all big cats is under severe threat.
This adolescent male, just coming into maturity has been living in the beautiful plains of Ranthambore, in northern India. He’s about to be pushed out of his mother’s territory and forced to find his own. A natural step in his journey, but all the more perilous as his habitat and prey source shrinks.
I wanted to be sure I captured the glorious golden sunshine, that dappled light falling over the head and gleaming in his amber eye. A perfectly beautiful young Tiger, his stripes as unique as our fingerprints. I’d love to be able to paint him again in a few years’ time, when hopefully he’s successfully established a territory and maybe even earned a few scars!
“Jaguar”
£15,000
This Jaguar with its piercing emerald green eyes, draws the viewer in, intently gazing at something behind us. Whiskers twitching, ears alert, tense muscles under that spotty fur. The largest cat in the Americas, and third largest in the world, I wanted this piece to evoke the strength and power of all Jaguars.
As I worked on it, stroke by stroke it became a big, imposing and intense presence in the studio. When I finished work in the evening, I found it would hold my gaze, it’s eyes the last thing I saw before I turned off the light. I can’t tell you what it’s thinking, or what its next move will be, but I do know it’s hard to think about anything else while you’re in the room with it.
“Otter”
£8,900
The background a dark blue lagoon, representing the water – an integral part of the Otter’s habitat. It makes its way down to the water’s edge, over a shiny wet rock. As it enters, it will make no sound, slipping under the surface with a gentle swish of its tail…
I’ve been waiting a long time for the right inspiration to paint an Otter, and this piece has everything I’ve been hoping for. The sculptural spikes of damp fur, nutty browns over the head and creamy whites of the underbelly. Water droplets clinging to the whiskers, telling the story of its recent dip into the water.
I like to imagine it’s finished the hunt and is now headed down to the water for some of its favourite pastime – diving down to the riverbed and picking up pebbles to play with.
“Robin”
£4,500
I have spent many happy hours in the company of Robins, they see me appear in my dungarees with a trowel in hand, and never stray more than a few metres away. Fiercely territorial, yet I’ve seen 4 sit patiently on the fence, watching my movements, waiting for any sign of movement in the soil.
So synonymous with snow and Christmas cards, it’s refreshing to see this little bird basking in warm sunlight, contrasting against the brilliant summery greens behind him. Perched delicately on a rough branch, its bright eye searching out his surroundings.
I painted the tiny intricate feathers in layers, using a magnifying glass to help me create the smallest of marks with precision. Capturing the light as it falls across the body, shining off the chest in brilliant oranges and the grey flint of the beak. Famous for its quick, darting movements, I almost expect to look back and see the composition empty, as the Robin flies off to catch his next meal.
“Clouded Leopard”
£9,750
Smallest of all the big cats, and according to recent research, the most ancient. The species can be traced back over 6 million years! It’s extremely powerful, with strong legs and large canines. A small but mighty animal, not to be underestimated.
Looming out of the dark, a stealthy hunter with keen eyes. Staking prey in the depth of night, solitary and independent, ready to strike. A delicate pink nose the only flesh visible.
“Lemur”
£9,200
Two orange eyes, like lamplights shining in the dark, a lone source of colour. Framed with wiry grey fur and an earnest expression.
Conveying more emotion and presence than a person might expect from the subject, it makes for a painting of unlikely beauty.
Emerging from the dark, gazing at an unseen distance, a representation of how vulnerable Lemurs are. Endangered and threatened, hunted and poached, 10% from the sale of this original will be donated to WWF, to help protect Lemurs in their natural habitat of Madagsacar.
“Koala”
£10,800
Up until the devastating Australian wildfires in 2020, I had always thought of Koala’s as unassuming, cutesy animals. Trotted out to be held and photographed by tourists. But, seeing the images of devastation as the wildfires spread, changed them in my eyes for ever. Coping under immense threat, surviving injury and habitat loss. Suddenly the Koala had a strength and dignity I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t seen before.
I wanted this painting to show that the humble Koala has so much more to offer than a gimmick for holiday snapshots, they’re a beautiful, capable, independent species, coming out the other side of a terrible trauma.
“Lion”
£15,000
It’s no secret that Lions are one of the most iconic and awe-inspiring animals, most wildlife artists will paint them multiple times over their career, both for the joy of it and because we know how the majority of our audience feels about them!
They’re often associated with aggression, and I explored that theme with my Roaring Lion. But for this one I wanted something more soulful. He’s wearing his battle scars on his nose, but they’re healed, a nod to the battles already won. His expression is still intense, but it’s as though he’s looking “through” us, to something beyond our line of sight. This particular Lion painting is designed to be a more in-depth look at this impressive Big Cat species.
“Stallion”
£15,000
I’ve always enjoyed painting horses, not strictly “wildlife”, but they do have a very powerful presence. The bond that exists between humans and horses is ancient, and a lot of that history can be gleaned from artworks. Horses have been represented in many cultures, with empathy and understanding not given to any other animal. A vital and irreplaceable part of our survival from its domestication over 5000 years ago, right up to the 1800’s.
It’s easy to forget how much we owe the Horse, but the tradition of paying homage through artworks is still a strong one. They’re a joy to paint, such large imposing animals, muscles showing through their fine hair, the velvety muzzles and soft eyes. I loved the composition of this piece, the juxtaposition between a traditional “stallion”, and this gentle pose. The lowering of the head, and the mane falling gently over his face.
“Giraffe”
£10,800
Very occasionally in my career, I choose to paint something simply because I love it.
I had no preconceived plan for this artwork, I didn’t worry about how saleable or popular it would be, I just allowed myself to paint.
The result is a joyous artwork. Warm, bright and gently inquisitive. Big expressive eyes, the light dancing on the neck and cheek, combined with the luscious greens in the background.
I worked on this Giraffe painting during one of our warmest Summers here in the UK. Whenever I look at it now I’m transported back to my sultry studio. Painting this beautiful African native with every window open, welcoming the smallest breath of breeze and all the sounds and smells of the outdoors floating in…
“Puffin”
£6,000
One of Britain’s most recognisable birds, Puffins have long been a challenge for me. Nicknamed the “clowns of the sea”, I wanted to feel confident I could paint one and show more than just their humorous side. This image felt noble and graceful, with a stormy grey background.
They spend most of their lives at sea, so I added delicate water drops to keep that connection to water. An iconic feature, the beak is a vibrant splash of colour in an otherwise monochrome composition. A more modern take on this stereotyped bird!
“Roaring Lion”
£12,000
This painting was all about exploration, I’ve painted big cats in regal, dignified and noble compositions. With deep meaningful expressions.
But for this piece I wanted to explore the active side of a Lions behaviour, it has more movement than my other work, prowling into the composition, poised to attack. It evokes an intense response, and dominates a room. Much like a Lion should!