Paintings in acrylics

This gallery contains a selection of acrylic paintings.

Starting Point, Plockton

Starting point of the sailing regatta in west coast Highland vilage of Plockton. Starting point of the sailing regatta in west coast Highland vilage of Plockton. 30x30cm. acrylic on canvas.

The Apparition

Acrylics on aluminium 100 x 38 cm. Acrylics on aluminium 100 x 38 cm.

Sunburst II

Heavily textured abstract of the centre of an orange gerbera, using gold and bronze acyrlics and sepia ink. 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.

Sunflower

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 30x30 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Contemporary sunflower on a textured cream background. The gold leaves and bronze centre add light and interest to this large and modern painting. This painting has been finished with a protective satin varnish.

Contemporary Poppies

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 20x8 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. A contemporary painting of a field of fresh, bright poppies. I have textured the background with swirls of cream and coffee to set off the bright red petals of the poppies and to create a modern style.

Highland Storm

Stormy landscape. Stormy landscape. 40 x 30cm. acrylic on canvas

A Bit Of Purple

An abstract acrylic painting with a geometric design. An abstract acrylic painting with a geometric design. A Bit Of Purple is another one in a series of paintings created in an abstract style to represent thinking outside of the box. The layers of shaded rectangles and squares within the piece are each overlapping, each one vying to reach to uppermost surface of the "box" (the canvas itself.) Imperial size of canvas is 10 x 14 inches Date of completion: April 2008

Poppy Field

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 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.

Sunset Abstract

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 24 x 16 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Rich, warm sunset colours complement and contrast each other in this relaxing painting. The paint has been applied in layers to create depth and a surface texture to create an unusual and contemporary look. The painting continues round the edges of the canvas frame so it comes ready to hang with no need for framing. This creates a very simple but effective style. This painting has been finished with a satin protective varnish.

Fruity Stones

A semi-abstract acrylic painting, the inspiration behind which was a photograph I took of some random pebbles in our garden. A semi-abstract acrylic painting, the inspiration behind which was a photograph I took of some random pebbles in our garden. I have made the colours much brighter and changed the look of the image dramatically. Each pebble has been outlined with a black metallic paint to highlight it. I wanted a triptych effect but only had one canvas in stock of that size, so improvised by painting two white lines down the painting. Hence the effect of a triptych!! The stones remind me of some exotic pieces of fruit, falling in space. The colours are actually slightly brighter than shown on this photograph.

The Aftermath

Acrylics on aluminium 65 x 50 cm. Acrylics on aluminium 65 x 50 cm.

Green Opulence 2

Gold Opulence 2 is a very textural abstract acrylic painting. 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.

Through Thick And Thin

Acrylic and ink abstract painting on box canvas. Acrylic and ink abstract painting on box canvas. Created specifically for exhibiting at the Priory Gallery, High Street, Bridlington, East Yorkshire. 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30cm)

Cool Sticks

Acrylic abstract on canvas board, mounted and framed. Acrylic abstract on canvas board, mounted and framed. Size of framed painting is 10.5 x 10.5 inches (27 x 27cm). Size of image within the frame is 4 x 4 inches (10x10cm) Date of completion: April 2008.

Refined Light, Grangemouth

Abstracted diptych painting showing Diptych of Grangemouth refinery, reflecting in the Forth and lighting up the night sky. Abstracted diptych painting showing Diptych of Grangemouth refinery, reflecting in the Forth and lighting up the night sky. acrylic on canvas. 12" x 24" Photographic reference material kindly provided by Graham Smith, photographer

Chocolate Squares

4 x 8x8 inches. 4 x 8x8 inches. Acrylic on deep edge box canvases. Warm chocolates and browns make up this modern and contemporary painting. The graduated browns of the four panels set off the raised textured centre sections which have been built up in multi-coloured layers to create embossed swirls of colour and depth. You can see coffee and mocha ripples in the rich chocolatey colours. This is an attractive and fresh painting that would compliment most colour schemes. This painting is completely flexible - the individual squares can be hung in a line, in a square, close together or far apart, straight or from the corners diagonally. These paintings have been finished with a protective satin varnish.

Poppy Heart

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 30x30 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge canvas. One of my large range of canvases. If you'd like to commission a similar painting on a smaller canvas please get in touch. Vibrant abstract painting of the centre of a poppy. The paint has been applied in layers to produce a textured finish. The painting continues round the edges of the canvas making it ready to hang with no framing necessary. This painting has been finished with a protective satin varnish.

Making Tracks

Acrylic and ink abstract painting on box canvas. Acrylic and ink abstract painting on box canvas. Created specifically for exhibiting at the Priory Gallery, High Street, Bridlington, East Yorkshire. 16 x 12 inches (40 x 30cm)

Summer Days

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 18 x 14 inches. Acrylic on a box canvas. This painting represents the lazy, hazy days of summer with the crops in the field beginning to grow and the warmth of the sun on your face as you sit on a grassy bank and feel the warm breeze in your hair carrying the scent of freshly cut grass. The painting continues round the edge of the canvas frame so this painting comes ready for immediate hanging with no need for framing.

PC Emerald

Geometric abstract in acrylic and acrylic ink on board. Geometric abstract in acrylic and acrylic ink on board. 4 x 6 inches (10cm x 15cm) Completion date: 21st March 2009

Moonbeams

Abstract derived from a picture of the moon partially hidden in the clouds, using blues, purple, silver and gold with texture for added interest. Abstract derived from a picture of the moon partially hidden in the clouds, using blues, purple, silver and gold with texture for added interest. 10" x 10". Acrylic on deep edge box canvas.

Cottages, Loch Carron

semi-abstract landscape. semi-abstract landscape. 30 x 40cm. acrylic on canvas.

Purple Hills II

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 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.

Mia

acrylic contemporary figurative painting. acrylic contemporary figurative painting

Sacred Plain

Collaboration between Rogue Gene Collective artists Andrea Farmer and Amanda Hunt. Collaboration between Rogue Gene Collective artists Andrea Farmer and Amanda Hunt. Abstract sky created in acrylic by Amanda. Semi-abstract landscape foreground created in oils by Andrea. Signed and dated by both artists. Ready to hang, no framing required.
430 x 305 mm

solitude 2

acrylic contemporary figurative painting. acrylic contemporary figurative painting

Red Rocks

An acrylic abstract landscape painting which incorporates layers of paint to create depth to each section. An acrylic abstract landscape painting which incorporates layers of paint to create depth to each section. A palette knife was used for the rocks. 16 x 12 inches on canvas board. Completion date April 29th 2008

Hills over Loch Leven

I have tried to capture the essence of the brooding Scottish landscape situated at Loch Leven, with use of colour and light. I have tried to capture the essence of the brooding Scottish landscape situated at Loch Leven, with use of colour and light. Acrylic on deep edge box canvas. 24" x 18"

African Sunset Elephants

SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. SOLD - if you'd like a similar one commissioned for you please get in touch. 16x12 inches. Acrylic on a deep edge box canvas. Vivid African Sunset depicted with silhouetted umbrella thorn (acacia tortilis) trees and a mother and baby elephant. Rich reds, yellows and purples mingle to create a sky alive with colour. The painting continues round the edges of the frame making this ready for immediate hanging with no need for framing. This painting has been finished with a protective silk varnish.

Sail Away

16x12 inches. 16x12 inches. Acrylic on a standard edge canvas. Contemporary sailing boat. Clean white horses stand out against the blue, green and turquoise waves as the cutter runs ahead of the wind. The paint has been applied in layers to add a textured look and feel to this modern and contemporary painting. The painting continues round the edges of the canvas frame so that it is ready for immediate hanging. This painting has been finished with a protective satin varnish. This painting is on a standard edge canvas.