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Al Saralis Paintings

British, b. 1967
Al Saralis is a British painter whose evocative figurative works explore the quiet tension between light, shadow, and human introspection. Born in a Welsh mining town in the Rhymney Valley in the 1960s, his heritage is a blend of Welsh resilience and Greek legacy, reflected in the timeless, classical sensibility of his art. A graduate of Cardiff with a degree in Fine Art, Saralis now paints full-time in Hampshire, England. His work, often featuring a solitary figure, is stripped of overt narrative yet rich with unspoken emotion. Strong chiaroscuro compositions heighten the atmosphere, drawing the viewer into moments of contemplation. While rooted in the traditions of figurative painting, his approach transcends realism—favoring an emotional truth over mere representation. Nature’s fleeting beauty is a recurring motif in his work, underscored by a subtle yet pressing awareness of climate change. His series Nothing Gold Can Stay, inspired by Robert Frost’s poignant poem, meditates on the impermanence of innocence and the cycles of life, echoed in the shifting winds and delicate environmental cues woven into his portraits. “I regard myself as a figurative painter but not a realist painter. The realism that I am interested in is the emotional connection made when making or looking at a painting,” Saralis explains. “My work has been described as conjuring a feeling of thoughtful introspection. I strive to create something beautiful as well as intriguing, contemporary as well as classical—something timeless.”
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Artist: Al Saralis
Autumn Breeze II, Figurative oil painting, woman in red orange dress
Autumn Breeze II, Figurative oil painting, woman in red orange dress

Autumn Breeze II, Figurative oil painting, woman in red orange dress

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Al Saralis – Autumn Breeze II (2025) Oil on canvas, 59 x 51 inches (150 x 130 cm) This evocative oil painting by British artist Al Saralis captures a solitary figure enveloped in th...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Summer Breeze- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting
Summer Breeze- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting

Summer Breeze- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting

By Al Saralis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Al Saralis 'Summer Breeze' 110 x 80 cm oil on canvas Artist Al Saralis lives and works in Hampshire (United Kingdom) and, as he says, does not paint reality, but what he perceives a...

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2010s Contemporary Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vivienne IV- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman
Vivienne IV- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

Vivienne IV- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

By Al Saralis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Al Saralis 'Vivienne IV' Ø 30 cm oil on canvas on wood Artist Al Saralis lives and works in Hampshire (United Kingdom) and, as he says, does not paint reality, but what he perceives...

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2010s Contemporary Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Summer Breeze II- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl
Summer Breeze II- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl

Summer Breeze II- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait Painting of a Girl

By Al Saralis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Al Saralis 'Summer Breeze' 100 x 100 cm oil on canvas Artist Al Saralis lives and works in Hampshire (United Kingdom) and, as he says, does not paint reality, but what he perceives ...

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2010s Contemporary Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vivienne V- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman
Vivienne V- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

Vivienne V- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

By Al Saralis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Al Saralis 'Vivienne V' Ø 30 cm oil on canvas on wood Artist Al Saralis lives and works in Hampshire (United Kingdom) and, as he says, does not paint reality, but what he perceives ...

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2010s Contemporary Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Nothing Gold Can Stay 11, Oil painting, portrait of woman in red dress
Nothing Gold Can Stay 11, Oil painting, portrait of woman in red dress

Nothing Gold Can Stay 11, Oil painting, portrait of woman in red dress

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Al Saralis – "Nothing Gold Can Stay II" Oil on Canvas 47.2 x 39.4 inches (120 x 100 cm) A poised woman in a flowing red dress sits quietly against a softly glowing, golden-toned ba...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nothing Gold Can Stay 5, Oil painting, portrait of woman
Nothing Gold Can Stay 5, Oil painting, portrait of woman

Nothing Gold Can Stay 5, Oil painting, portrait of woman

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Al Saralis – "Nothing Gold Can Stay 5" Oil on Canvas 39 x 39 inches - 100 x 100 cm) Al Saralis’s Nothing Gold Can Stay is a hauntingly beautiful meditation on impermanence, memory,...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vivienne I-  21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman
Vivienne I-  21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

Vivienne I- 21st Century Contemporary portrait painting of a young woman

By Al Saralis

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Al Saralis 'Vivienne I' Ø 30 cm oil on canvas on wood Artist Al Saralis lives and works in Hampshire (United Kingdom) and, as he says, does not paint reality, but what he perceives ...

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2010s Contemporary Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Momento II, Emily: Realistic Portrait Blended with Abstract Color Streaks
Momento II, Emily: Realistic Portrait Blended with Abstract Color Streaks

Momento II, Emily: Realistic Portrait Blended with Abstract Color Streaks

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Momento II, Emily Oil on Canvas 39 x 39 x 1.5 inches / 100 x 100 x 4 cm Momento II, Emily is an intimate and cinematic portrait by Al Saralis, capturing a suspended moment of deep ...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Momento 3, Emily - Oil painting of female portrait, abstract colorful background
Momento 3, Emily - Oil painting of female portrait, abstract colorful background

Momento 3, Emily - Oil painting of female portrait, abstract colorful background

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Al Saralis "Momento 3, Emily" Oil on canvas 39 x 39 inches / 100 x 100 cm British artist Al Saralis captures a moment of quiet introspection in Momento 3, Emily, part of his acclaim...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Introspect - Oil painting of beautiful blonde girl, blue background
Introspect - Oil painting of beautiful blonde girl, blue background

Introspect - Oil painting of beautiful blonde girl, blue background

By Al Saralis

Located in Dallas, TX

Oil on Canvas 47.2 x 39.4 inches (120 x 100 cm) A luminous blonde woman gazes downward, partially turned inwards against a striking blue background—this is “Introspect”, a powerful...

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2010s Realist Al Saralis Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Girl with the Bird IV figurative oil painting

Girl with the Bird IV figurative oil painting

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The original painting " Girl with the Bird IV" by Al Saralis is framed and ready to be displayed. Al Saralis graduated from Newport School of Art in 1977 with an Honours degree ...

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Al Saralis paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Al Saralis paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Al Saralis in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Al Saralis paintings, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of The Connor Brothers , Paula Urzica, and Sax Berlin. Al Saralis paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,322 and tops out at $8,599, while the average work can sell for $8,460.