Anne-Marie Butlin, Trees on Skye
Oil, 60 x 60cm Airy landscape that invites you to look and admire https://www.anne-mariebutlin.com/
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Lendel Holmes, Mysteries of the Deep
Acrylic, 6 x 6" Marbleized fluid captured in mesmerizing motion https://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/lendel-holmes-6384
Doug Leman
Gouache, 6 x 8" Plein air painting that captures the feel of a place. The shapes lead you in to enjoy. Q&A with the Artist Where did you paint this piece? A friend invited me along to the Rempstone Steam Fair in Leicestershire, an event he’d painted at before. It’s a huge gathering with hundreds—if not thousands—of vintage vehicles, plus a traditional fairground, food stalls, and displays. Around 12,000 people visit over the weekend, so it’s lively, noisy, and full of distractions. How long did it take to complete? I usually work within a 90-minute window and always finish a painting in one sitting. That’s part of the challenge I enjoy—capturing what I see in the moment. If it takes much longer, I feel I lose touch with what drew me to the subject in the first place. Does the final piece reflect your original vision? In some ways, yes. It was an incredibly hot day (31°C), so I was using more water than usual and couldn’t achieve the textures I like, but you work with what the ...
Laura Langford, Footman Moth
Pastel, 10 x 7.2" The marks give the jewel like design a soft, organic feel. Q&A with the Artist What is this work about? Was it from life or a photo? This piece is part of a series of moth artworks that also includes a Tiger Moth, a Luna Moth, and a Decorated Beauty Moth and a few others. The series is about capturing the beauty of moths that might otherwise go unnoticed. I am drawn to their quiet elegance and intricate patterns. Where did you create it — on location or in the studio? How long did it take? I worked from reference photos for accuracy but aimed to keep the marks and textures expressive rather than overly precise. I created it in my studio where I do most of my pastel work. The process took a few hours spread over two sessions so that I could step back and return with fresh eyes. Does the finished piece reflect your original vision? Were there any challenges during the process? The finished piece does reflect my original vision in the sense that I wanted...