Paintings in acrylics

This gallery contains a selection of acrylic paintings.

Batman

An acrylic painting of Batman with a twist. Two great American heroes combined to one persona. This is another painting in the series 'America's Finest', where myself and English Artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson paint the same subject.

Rich Green Landscape

An abstract painting of a rich green landscape. Painted in acrylic, each segment has textured underlayers which have all been overpainted using a lime green mix to bring all the colours together. Phthalo green, emerald green and viridian hue are also present. Painted completely with a palette knife, with various cross-strokes and scrapings to create the texture. The lines in gold were painted straight from the tube with a metallic acrylic paint. The painting is continued around the edges.

Sunburst II

Heavily textured abstract of the centre of an orange gerbera, using gold and bronze acyrlics and sepia ink. 10" x 10". Acrylic on deep edge box canvas.

Elements in Green

Another abstract acrylic painting of my "Elements" series. This series of paintings were inspired by nature - leaves, twigs, drops of rain. I used paint that was quite smooth in texture and able to flow freely, in order to represent a raindrop falling down the canvas. This painting has now been sold.

Not Everything is Black and White

An abstract painting in acrylic. It is a representation of the theory that not everything in life is black and white.The black and grey stripes are painted with acrylic, the white stripe was painted with emulsion, then a layer of acrylic was painted over that. The middle section, which has a lovely marble-effect to it, was painted using metallic black and metallic golden lilac mixed together on the canvas with a palette knife. This painting is now owned by Rogue Gene Founder, artist Rob Kirbyson.

Primary Landscape

An abstract expressionist style of painting by Aitch.A muted green and yellow imaginary landscape fills the background of this painting. The rest of the painting is of nothing in particular, but plays around with the three primary colours in order to create a vibrant and definitive pattern which contrasts with the background. Painted with a combination of acrylics and acrylic inks on box canvas, painted round the edges so no need for additional framing. 20 x 16 inches Date of completion: 17th March 2008

Mia

acrylic contemporary figurative painting

Nude 6

Him indoors. Size 20 wide x 30 inces on stretched canvas. Acrylics.

As time goes by

acrylic contemporary figurative painting

Portrait after Rembrandt.

A Rembrandt copy in acrylic. This is a detail of a larger Rembrandt portrait.

Dreams

16 x 12 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Peaceful sunset seascape scene in relaxing warm pinks and reds. The painting continues round the edges of this box canvas so it is ready to hang with no need for framing. This creates a very simple but effective style.

New Hat

A commissioned baby portrait in acrylics. A beautiful baby in her new outfit.

Waves

Size: 36 x 16 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Large blue contemporary abstract painting. The fresh graduated blues of the background set off the panels of textured colour. These panels have been built up in layers to create embossed swirls of colour and depth. This is an attractive and fresh painting that would compliment most colour schemes. This painting is ultimately flexible and can be hung portrait or landscape style to suit your living space. It has been signed on the side to allow this versatility.

Back to Basics II

A figurative self portrait study. 24 x 18 inches. acrylic on canvas.

A Bit Of Green

An abstract acrylic painting with a geometric design. The overall look is of a green painting, but with varying degrees of tone. I have have used emerald green, bright green, sap green, leaf green and several mixes of various blues and yellows to achieve the differing shades I wanted. Completion date:29th March 2008 Size 20 x 16 inches

Green Opulence 2

Gold Opulence 2 is a very textural abstract acrylic painting. It is made up of just two colours - Sap Green and Old Gold. The thick consistency of the gold paint helped in creating the textured pattern. The design was created by selecting certain areas of the image in which to apply the different colours. I then simply squeezed the paint straight from the tube onto that particular area and used a palette knife to move the paint around and create the peaks and troughs within each area. Some areas of applied paint were mixed together whilst others were left just as one colour, without cleaning the knife in between working on the different areas. There are obvious variations in the level of the peaks, this was intentional in order to see the effect it would have on the overall painting in terms of the way the light catches it. This is a purely abstract painting, not intended to portray any particular thing - in fact I would be interested to hear what it reminds you of if you like it. I do think that when viewed close-up, some parts of it resemble a brain!! I have used professional quality acrylic paints on an acrylic card, which is surrounded by a bottle green mount and framed in a glazed rustic effect frame.

Nude 9

Posterior with attitude. Size 30 wide x 20 inces on stretched canvas. Acrylic.

Poppy Field

SOLD. 26 x 18 inches. Acrylic on a canvas board. Sunset over the Wiltshire Downs with the last light of the day catching a field of poppies. Textured trees and poppy field add dimension and additional interest. This painting is on a large canvas sheet stretched over board.

Water of Life

An acrylic painting on box canvas of African tribeswoman collecting water. A task we all take for granted. Mainly painted in gold and orange hues to represent the early morning sunrise.

Curves 2

Abstract - figurative Acrylic 30 inches wide x 40inches deep Portrait on deep box canvas. Curves 2 is also about form and structure. Male and female. The background which appears not be so significant - at first appraisal is actually built up of layer upon layer of soft and heavy bushstrokes - thinned and thin to thick applications of impasto paint. Once close to the painting and ignoring the female form you find structure of straight lines, angles - ' blocked in ' spaces of solid colour, each washed over yet findable and definable. Areas in relief are discovered by observation or by the change of light of the day, revealing a background which moves and has a purpose in the structure of the whole. In stark contrast we have the plain yet simple and more 'leggy' & beautiful form of the naked female. Please note the figure is lifesize. Abstract, semi-abstract, figurative, tony broadbent, painting, original acrylic, oil, box canvas, large female, sale, red, blue, form, structure, shape, relief, light, modern, funky, trendy, loft, pair, two, curves curve, naked, nude, beauty, beautiful, rough, solid, stark, simple, block, square, line, contrast, marriage, cohesion, relations relation ship, husband , wife, partner 30 x 40 inch Box Canvas. Acrylic over Impasto actylic.

Storm And A Tree Trunk

An original acrylic ink painting on watercolour paper, mounted within a mahogany frame. It was inspired by a photograph I took of an old tree a few years ago, which I thought might look nice against a rather dramatic skyline. 8 x 6 inches Date of completion: 11th November 2007

Poppies II

16x12 inches. Acrylic on a box canvas. A contemporary painting of a field of bright red poppies against a fresh blue spring sky. This is a simple and clean picture that would suit any living space. This painting has been finished with a protective satin varnish.

Nude 3

Awaiting. Nude 3 a rendition in a semi - 'pop art' style combined with a touch of realism -slightly in vogue with current trends of celebrity iconography - but we don't know this lady - do we? Size - 20 x 30 inches on stretched canvas. Medium - Acrylics. Not for sale at the moment

Different Hymn Sheet (Diet Coca Cola Plan)

60 x 60 cm. Very complex acrylic painting. Group D

Self Portrait

A self portrait in Acrylic. This is a more recent self portrait done in a more realistic style. There's always the temptation to enhance what we were given, but that would be untruthful.

Caths Uncle

A portrait painted in Acrylics. This was painted from an old photgraph that was quickly fading and becoming fragile. It's a portrait of a friends late Uncle.

Sky Blue

4 canvases each 8 x 8 inches. Acrylic on deep box edge canvas. Sky Blue squares in calming colours, Can be hung in a line, in a square, close together or far apart, straight or from the corners diagonally - have a play! These paintings are currently unvarnished. I can apply a protective matt or silk coat free of charge if you wish or leave them fresh. Please specify when ordering.

Purple Hills II

24 x 18 inches. Acrylic on a box canvas. A peaceful Lakeland evening scene in relaxing purples and browns. This painting will provide a focal point for any room. The painting continues round the edges of this box canvas so it is ready to hang with no need for framing. This creates a very simple but effective style. This painting has been finished with a protective satin varnish.

Ronald Reagan

An Acrylic portrait of ex American President Ronald Reagan. A painting in the series 'Americas Finest', a project where myself and English Artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson paint the same subject.

Billy Graham

This is a 20" x 16" portrait in acrylics of American Evangelist Billy Graham. In this portrait I am attempting to capture some of the man's intense character and personality, through the painted medium. It has been said that Billy has preached in person to more people around the world than anyone who has ever lived. He is indeed worthy of the title 'America's Finest', which is a current ongoing project with English artist and illustrator Rob Kirbyson. We will continue with further American figures in the project, both of us painting a portrait of the chosen subject in our own styles.