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Contemporary Acrylic Paintings 2022 
This page showcases recent and available paintings for sale

First Steps

£400.00

First Steps - Baby Black Rhino, exploring his environment with his first steps.


Size: h:50 x w:50cm (depth 2cm)


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas


This painting is unframed and comes with a certificate of authenticity

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Swinging Bonobo

£600.00

Long panoramic acrylic painting of a baby Bonobo. Energised marks showcase the energy and movement of this primate. This baby Bonobo engages momentarily with the viewer with a sense of curiosity, before swinging away. Subtle tones work against more saturated and vibrant colours. Bonobo's are the forgotten ape and critically endangered in the wild. This painting was shortlisted and Highly Commended in the David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the year exhibition 2021.

Ideal for animal lovers and those who enjoy vibrant colour and strong shapes.


h: 100 x w: 50 cm

Acrylic on canvas

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of Authenticity included


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Playful Paw

£225.00

Fun painting of a kitten caught in action as she plays. Expressive mark making with strong colours add interest for those who enjoy colour and a looser style of painting on their walls. The pose is unusual focusing on the behaviour of our feline friends. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h: 16" x w: 12" inches

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of Authenticity included

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Sunny Corner

£250.00

Expressive painting of a cat on a windowsill. His pose is relaxed as he soaks up the last rays of the sun as it slowly disappears from this corner of the house. Colours of the Cat are a combination of green/bluish greys all hand mixed with a variation of strong colour to bring out his ginger markings. Painterly marks including strong colour make up the scene. Ideal painting for animal lovers and those who like a more impressionistic style of painting. This is a square canvas, corded and ready to hang.


Media: Acrylic on canvas

Size: 16 x 16 Inches square

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of Authenticity included

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Colourful Feline

£200.00

A lively, energised painting, using popular subjects to explore colour and mark making through expressive brushstrokes alongside strength of colour. Corded and ready to hang. Ideal for those who love cats and colour.


h: 16 x w: 12" (inches)

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Siamese Cats

£225.00

Expressive painting of two siamese cats. Bold colour and marks depict these two cats with a slight stylised interpretation. Caught in a moment, one is animated while the other captures the viewer creating a nice contrast within the scene. Warm yellows in the background, frame the cats who are made up of green/bluish greys with strong light sources highlighting their bodies. Ideal for animal lovers and those who like a colourful and expressive approach to popular subjects through painting. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h: 16" x w: 12" Inches

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of Authenticity included

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Gulls in a Puddle

£400.00

Acrylic Painting of a group of Black Headed Gulls in a giant puddle. Each Gull has its own unique character which is showcased through their poses. Expressive brushstrokes are used to depict movement, with unusual colour combinations of vibrant, earthy tones that are used to illustrate the scene. This is painted on a long panoramic canvas.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:30 x w:100cm (depth 7 cm)

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of authenticity included

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Pose before the Doze

£225.00

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Alfie is my model for this painting. Subtle colours and brushstrokes are present in the background and within the cat. All marks and colours complement the contented expression of Alfie as he dozes. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:12 x w:16" (inches)

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of authenticity included

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Puffin Island

£500.00

A group of Puffins, each with their own unique pose are painted with expressive marks to convey movement alongside strong colour unifying the whole scene.


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: H:50 x W:60 cm (depth 2cm)


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Gentoo Penguin

£425.00

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Inspired by a visit to Edinburgh zoo during the annual breeding season when nests rings with pebbles are placed for penguins to choose their best spot. Pink/purples/oranges with directional marks with shots of pure colour make up the background. The penguin is defined through expressive and controlled brushstrokes, bringing it forward from the background. This painting would suit a plain room to add a shot of colour or a room which has accents of colours which may well be picked up through the many subtle and strong colour options present in the painting. It would also suit animal lovers and those who like a more abstract and expressive style of painting.


Acrylic on Canvas

h:61 x w:51 cm


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Humboldt Penguin

£425.00

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With a strong bias of yellowy/orange in the background which filters through the body of the penguin. Other subtle shades are also present within the penguin. The beautiful shape of the penguin allow expressive marks and colours to be used while the penguin is still clearly defined. Cheery colours with a subject that has lots of personality. Suitable for plain walls that require a shot of colour or to brighten up a small room or staircase. For animal lovers and those who love a more impressionist and expressive style of painting. 


Acrylic on canvas

h:61 x w:51


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Napo

£600.00

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Napo the spotted Jaguar laying on a rock cleaning his paw. Expressive and blocky brushstrokes depict the scene. A strong light source highlights the head and paws while the back remains in shadow. The base colour of blue is exposed through the brushwork to add a splash of alternative colour enhancing and unifying the painting as a whole.


Acrylic on Canvas
h:50 x w:70 cm


Corded and ready to hang


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Red Pandas

£700.00
Acrylic painting of 2 Pandas sitting on a branch in a tree. I had no idea I was being watched for quite a while before I looked up and noticed the Pandas looking down on me. Early morning light speckled in the background through the leaves. It took a while for my eyes to adjust to the Pandas who appeared perfectly camouflaged in the tree. I have zoomed in to bring out their shapes and emphasised their colours. Brushstrokes are expressive giving a painterly approach, alongside strong colour. One Panda looks down while the other is cleaning his little foot. 



Media: Acrylic on Canvas
H: 51cm x W: 76cm
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Comes with a certificate of authenticity

Red Pandas are endangered in the wild - 10% of the sale of this painting will go towards a Red Panda charity.

 
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Otters Rock

£500.00

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Movement is expressed in this scene through expressive and energised brushstrokes which depict the otters engaged in their own individual activity. Each Otter has its own unique pose, and I was attracted to the lovely shapes they make as individuals and as a collective. The Blue base colour filters through brushstrokes and edges of the canvas unifying the painting as a whole. Strong colours also promote marks and shapes.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:24" x w:20" (inches)


This painting corded and ready to hang.


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3 Goats

£425.00

Acrylic painting of 3 goats laying in the sun. I loved how these goats where intertwined laying on each other in the heat of the sun. The strong sunlit background helps bring out the goat shapes with bold expressive marks, a more detailed approach around their heads helps focus and create definition complementing the looseness in other areas with strong colour throughout.


Acrylic on Canvas

h:50 x w:60 cm


Corded and ready to hang


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On the Trot

£425.00

This goat takes a quick glance as it trots past the viewer. Love the strong shapes created between the background and the subject. Every aspect is considered with a variety of tones and colours from the background to within the the goat itself. The brushstrokes themselves add movement and energy, while still maintaining a likeness to the subject that also add interesting qualities to this painting, making it appealing to those who enjoy a more expressive approach to a wildlife subject.


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:18 x w:22" (inches)

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Goat Greetings

£425.00

This fun goat painting is depicted greeting the viewer. Expressive mark making create the movement of the goat in motion. Every mark has been considered with a variety of warm shades in the background. The goat itself is set against strong sunlight, casting a strong shadow on the ground, with soft pastel shades within the shaded area of the body and various shades of lighter tones on the goats back and head to emphasise the strong sunlight. Ideal for those with a love of animals and abstract artworks.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:50 x w:50 cm

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Seated Goat

£425.00

A fun painting depicting a goat. Using various shades of blue add interest to the goats dark coat, with a shot of lighter tones for the outstretched leg, which indicates a patch of white fur. This painting enjoys the strong shape of the goat with lighter warm tones in the background which also bring out the goats shape. Expressive brushstrokes create energy and movement with an almost abstract quality while still indicating a likeness to the subject. 


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:18 x w:22" (inches)

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Sleeping Goat

£425.00
Part of my series of Goat paintings. This 'sleeping goat' showcases energised brushstrokes. Warm tones make up the rocks. While the goat is also depicted with energised marks, I use lighter tones bring out the shape. The overall painting has an expressive quality to create some life to the subject, loose marks around the body contrast the painterly marks around the face which reflects the tranquil sleeping expression of the goat. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: h: 50 x w: 70cm


Certificate of Authenticity included


Corded and ready to hang

 
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3 Geese on a Lake

£450.00

Expressive brushstrokes depict the movement within the water with darker tones and markings create the form of the Geese which are slightly camouflaged. Energy of the marks bring the essence of nature to life. A variety of tones with a peppering of vibrant colour is used to make up this whole scene.


Acrylic on Canvas

h:70 x w:50 cm

Corded and ready to hang


Comes with a certificate of authenticity


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Sun Bath

£180.00

Ginger and White cat bathing in the morning Sunlight. Acrylic paint is used to create strong colours which depict the cat including painterly marks to add movement. Warm colours are intensified to suggest the suns glare on his coat which is enhanced by the strong shadow cast on his back. His expression shows the trance like state that the warmth of the sun gives him. A small painting with big impact. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:9 x w:12" (inches)

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Certificate of authenticity included

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Gooey Boy

£180.00

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Small painting of a cat with paws either side. Expressive brushstrokes with warm tones make up the cat, with a variety of cooler shades in the background.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:9 x w:12" (inches)

Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of authenticity included

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Cat on a Mat

£180.00

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Expressive painting of cat sleeping. Close composition focuses on paws and head. Expressive brushstrokes and subtle shades of colour make up the light and dark areas. Patterning is suggested for the mat the cat is sleeping on. Small painting with lots of impact. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:10 x w:8" (inches)

Corded and ready to hang


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Tom Cat

£180.00

Small painting of a Black cat relaxing. Dark shades of cool colours are used to bring out the cat while sat on a pale mat which showcases brushstrokes and a shade of orange to add a splash of colour and bring out the other shapes.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:12 x w:9" (inches)

Corded and ready to hang


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Ray of Sunshine

£180.00

Small Painting of a tabby cat depicted in shadow with sun rays illuminating her body while seated on a windowsill. Expressive brushstrokes with various shades of green and earthy tones make up the cat, while pastel shades in the background bring out the shape. This is a small painting with big impact. Ideal for cat, animal and nature lovers or those with an interest in a more expressive style of painting.


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:9 x w:12" (inches)

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Certificate of authenticity included

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Cushion Cuddles

£375.00

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Painting of a Cat curled up on cushions. Shots of light yellows depict strong sunlight skimming parts of his body. While cooler shades indicate the shaded areas. Expressive brushstrokes create movement and an impressionistic look to the painting with a variety of close tones making up the scene. A moment captured of an adored, happy and contented cat.


Ideal for those with a love of cats, nature and animals, or those who like a more impressionist style of painting.


Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h: 16" x w: 20" (Inches)


Corded and ready to hang


Certificate of Authenticity included

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Sleepy Paws

£375.00

Expressive painting of a sleeping cat. Shades of purple depict the cat while lighter shades of colour are used to bring out the cats paws and markings around his face. Soft pastel shades surround the cat creating a soft edge. A strong base colour of electric blue subtly seeps through the brushstrokes creating a contemporary look to the painting as a whole. Ideal for cat lovers or those who find calmness and happiness through images of animals, nature and wildlife. 


Media: Acrylic on Canvas

Size: h:16 x w:20" (inches)

Corded and ready to hang


Comes with a certificate of authenticity

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