Lorraine Thorne

Grids of communication, a mixed media painting, abstract art, landscape painting

2018

This painting explores the graphic simplification of the wild coastline around the Hartland Point lighthouse in North Devon, England. The point marks th...

“Hush” is part of my Tapestry series of semi abstract paintings that explore the simplification of shape, space, colour and texture in places I have visited. Some of these are specific to landscapes around my studio in Surrey, the South Downs and Devon but mostly they are a visual amalgamation of experiences, like a patchwork of memories and feelings from one or many places. Tapestry-like landscapes with bold mono-tone blocks which reflect the shadowy-shape of evergreen trees against more open hills and meadows. I see more when I’m not focused on the detail, painting intuitively with a mix of acrylics, inks, chalk and oil pastels to capture an emotive response to a place rather than the reality of a specific landscape. Brush strokes and marks are layered and carved with fluid lines that create imagined dream-like patterns. “Hush” is painted on a wood panel with muted shades of slate, moss, pebble and shell, contrasted with a bold graphic swathe of charcoal. Tamara Williams...

Unearthed [2022] original Mixed media on wood panel Image size: H:67 cm x W:67 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:51 cm x W:51 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:67 cm x W:67 cm x D:2.8cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look "Unearthed" is part of my Tapestry series of semi abstract paintings that explore the simplification of shape and texture in the places I have visited over the Summer months. Tapestry-like landscapes with bold colour blocks and a warming palette are evident as the seasons change. Muted shades of teal, chocolate and moss with undulating textural layers. Change always sparks new ideas. Tamara Williams...

Coming up for air [2022] original Mixed media on wood panel Image size: H:67 cm x W:67 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:51 cm x W:51 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:67 cm x W:67 cm x D:2.8cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look "Coming up for air" is part of my Tapestry series of semi abstract paintings that explore the simplification of shape and texture in the places I have visited as the seasons change. Tapestry-like landscapes with bold mono-tone blocks and a cooler palette are evident as Autumn changes to Winter. Layers of paint are carved to reveal complex textures and marks with underlaying warmer tones. Change always sparks new ideas. This painting is framed in a hand-painted St.Ives frame in white. Tamara Williams...

Fields in Waiting by Annie green [2021] original Mixed media on wood panel Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:3cm Frame Size: H:54 c...

Love Letters to Cornwall (VI) by Mary Scott [2021] original and hand signed by the artist Acrylic and oil on wood panel Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work:...

Early Triptych Abstract Trees Forest Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist, Angela Wakefield. This rare early work is from an intense body of abstract work that formed the very ...

Enthralled with the lore and spirituality of American Indian cultures, his work often depicts these traditional subjects in nontraditional ways. Hawkins captures the raw sense of ele...

Oil paint and mixed media on repurposed bulletin board. Note, the wood border is part of the artwork, not to be mistaken for an actual "frame."

Will Beger and his contemporary-minimalist paintings, take on an entirely unique approach to southwest art. Influenced by his youth and inspired by nature, he effortlessly captures a...

Will Beger and his contemporary-minimalist paintings, take on an entirely unique approach to southwest art. Influenced by his youth and inspired by nature, he effortlessly captures a...

Will Beger and his contemporary-minimalist paintings, take on an entirely unique approach to southwest art. Influenced by his youth and inspired by nature, he effortlessly captures a...