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‘ESCAPADE’ is an expressive contemporary abstract. This large aerial-perspective composition is a joyful reference to escapades in life, and the freedom of flying over a landscape with no deadline or destination in mind.
In mixed media on stretched canvas, 100x120x4cm the artwork is FRAMED in a German, wood, white painted, floater-frame the framed size is 106.5×126×6cm. It has two metal D-rings and cord attached and is ready to hang.
This one of a kind, original painting, features a multi-layered process of swift brush-strokes and textural effects, including sgraffito. The flamboyant mark-making in rich yellow adds a vivid element to this dynamic artwork.
The design continues over all profile edges, with the artist signature on the front and back of the canvas. It is varnished in a satin finish.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
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Original abstract painting in artist quality materials, acrylic on canvas. This one of a kind artwork is painted in many layers, with expressive mark-making throughout, taking the viewer on a journey of discovery.
The title alludes to the dreams we all hold in our hearts, and stepping lightly, being kind to ourselves and others as we traverse the trials and tribulations of life. The soft, pastel, colour palette visually reflects the gentle meaning behind this composition.
This award winning painting received a juried First Prize 2D Award in the 2024 Annual Fine Art Awards by the Association of Sussex Artists, UK.
The design continues on all profile edges, this painting is on a stretched canvas and it is FRAMED in a white, painted wood, floater frame with two D-rings and cord attached on the back. Framed size is 64×64×5.5cm. It is ready to hang. The artist signature is on the front and back of the canvas. Varnished in a satin finish.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
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A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
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‘GO AROUND’ is an original abstract painting in mixed media on Linen. The title is a play on words, as in; our ‘going around’ the challenges we face in life, as well as the aviation term on making a decision to ‘go around’ instead of landing.
The collaged elements are Flight Charts and there are symbolic references to international runways and auspicious numerals. The composition is from an aerial perspective with swift brushstrokes and expressive mark-making giving it dynamic movement. The contrasting saturated colours are juxtaposed with a calm, neutral background.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
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All artworks are professionally packed and fully insured during transit.
This work is currently held in England. Dispatch will occur during the artist’s next UK studio period. Shipping costs will be confirmed with the collector prior to dispatch.
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‘EAST & WEST’ is an original abstract painting inspired by memories of travelling from London to Japan and Hong Kong. This contemporary artwork is in Mixed Media on Linen and features collaged components of text from those countries and flight charts of Europe.
This colourful painting features many layers using various tools and brushes. Expressive mark making is throughout including symbolism alluding to journeys.. The colours reflect the richly coloured textiles of traditional ceremonial silk Kimonos, worn in Japan.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
All artworks are professionally packed and fully insured during transit.
This work is currently held in England. Dispatch will occur during the artist’s next UK studio period. Shipping costs will be confirmed with the collector prior to dispatch.
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‘GARDEN ROUTE’ is a textural, contemporary abstract
inspired by flying over verdant landscapes. This
original Mixed Media Acrylic panting has collaged
components from professional Flight Charts of
Europe.
It has been created using Artist quality materials on
Italian Cotton with the design continued on all profile
sides and is varnished in a subtle Satin finish. The
Artist signature is in paint on the bottom left corner
and written n the back in permanent ink.
‘GARDEN ROUTE’ is framed in White wood in a Satin
finish and is ready to hang.
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‘WHISPERING BREEZE’ is an original abstract, one of a kind painting, created from an aerial perspective, in Artist quality materials, oil on Italian Linen.
The calm colour palette of this composition was inspired by the pastel toned petals in the garden, seen from above, fluttering about in the soft, Summer's breeze. This multi-layered artwork includes subtle mark-making and sgraffito.
This contemporary painting embraces feelings of quiet, assured, positive energy and calmness.
The artist signature is on the front and back of the painting and the design continues on all profile edges. It is varnished in a satin finish. This stretched 80×100×2cm canvas is UNFRAMED. Two D-rings and cord are attached to the back and this painting is ready to hang.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
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‘Bridge of Dreams’ is an original, one of a kind, abstract painting alluding to embarking on emotional journeys whilst following our dreams. This aerial perspective landscape depicts soft, Summery days, when our wandering thoughts bridge both time and place.
A contemporary artwork in Acrylic on Canvas, it is FRAMED in a white, painted wood, floater frame with two metal d-rings and a cord attached, making it ready to hang. Framed size is 64×64×5.5cm.
Multi layers of opaque and transparent paint in aqua, pink, green, chartreuse, white and grey reflect the light mood of this painting. The inclusion of expressive mark-making adds energy throughout the layers.
The design is painted on all profile edges and signed on the front and back of the canvas.. the painting is varnished in a subtle satin finish. The artist signature is on the front and the back of the canvas.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
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‘DOCKSIDE’ is an original abstract painting in mixed
media on canvas.
This colourful, textural artwork’s composition alludes
to shipping containers and dockside structures.
Painted in artist quality materials, the design is a light
hearted reference to port side activity.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
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An original mixed media, one of a kind painting on Linen. Created from an aerial perspective, this abstract artwork subtly includes collaged components of aviation Flight Charts.
The composition and colour palette were inspired by warm Spring days, flying over a fresh green landscape with pastel blossoms all around. The weather and rural location were calm and joyful whilst painting ‘A Breath of Spring’ and this lovely environment is reflected in the positive energy exuded by this large contemporary abstract painting.
This richly layered composition continues on all profile edges with expressive mark-making throughout, giving this authentic painting life and character. It is both complex and calm, revealing on closer viewing, subtleties which engage and give this original artwork timeless appeal.
The artist signature is on the front and back of the canvas. This painting is FRAMED in a wood, white painted, floater-frame with two metal D-rings and cord attached, it is ready to hang. Framed size is:
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
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A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
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This original abstract painting in mixed media on Linen is a one of a kind, contemporary artwork. The textural composition in a layered colour palette of Salmon Pink, Pale Blue, Green and Taupe is from an aerial perspective, inspired by flying at high altitude and observing far below, the landscape and waterway.
The many layers of paint conceal and reveal expressive mark-making; symbols of global communication and connection, giving meaning, depth and character to this large contemporary artwork.
The design continues on all profile sides. The artist signature is on the front and back of the canvas. The painting is varnished in a satin finish and FRAMED in a white, painted, wood, floater-frame. The framed size is 83.5×103.5×5cm with two metal D-rings and cord attached, it is ready to hang.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
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A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Painting held in England
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‘Flight Plan’ is an Award winning artwork. It received the ‘Silver Award for All Abstracts in 2025’ by a Juried panel of Gallerists for the Camelback Gallery in the USA.
This painting is an original, one of a kind, aerial perspective, abstract painting in mixed media on Linen. Its title ‘Flight Plan’ references flying over Europe and the inclusion of old aviation Flight Charts for France and the South East of England which are subtly collaged within this composition. The blended layering of muted colours being influenced from observing the changing landscapes below.
Extensive, subtle mark-making and sgraffito give this large, FRAMED, contemporary artwork texture and character. The design continues over all profile edges and is varnished in a satin finish. The artist signature is on the front and back of the painting. The framed size is 103.5×144×3.5cm, it has two metal D-rings and a cord attached to the back and it is ready to hang.
This artwork is currently located in the United Kingdom.
Shipping is arranged directly by the artist. Dispatch timing may vary depending on the artist’s location at the time of purchase.
All artworks are professionally packed and fully insured during transit.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Acrylic On Canvas
52 x 26 x 2 cm
Inv: 2025UK105
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
‘Whispered Hues 1&2 diptych’ is an original abstract painting on canvas, in a colour palette of delicately coloured pastel pinks, pale blues and green applied in swift, brushstrokes.
This multi-layered composition features expressive mark-making and auspicious numerals. The composition was inspired by thoughts of summery gardens, cool waters and blue skies, and the design continues over all profile edges,
All materials are Artist quality. Liquitex satin varnish is applied over the canvas.
The Artist signature is on the back of each panel in permanent ink which is sealed in satin varnish. Each panel is framed in a white wooden floater frame with cord and d-rings and is ready to hang.
A signed Certificate of Authenticity is included with this original artwork.
Karen Grimstead - karengrimstead.art@gmail.com