Maggie LaPorte Banks Art

This work is inspired by the alpacas in West Yorkshire owned by my family. I have visited them many times and sketched them . Later making the paintings in my south Devon studio . Th...

I have been studying the alpacas and surrounding scenery at my family’s alpaca and Shetland ponies farm in West Yorkshire, photographing and sketching . Then painting in my south Dev...

I have been studying the alpacas and surrounding scenery at my family’s alpaca and Shetland ponies farm in West Yorkshire, photographing and sketching . Then painting in my south Dev...

The Island St. Ives , sits between Porthmeor and Porthwidden beach and is the inspiration behind this work. The fourth part of the pirates of the Caribbean was filmed here. In winter...

Birling gap and the 7 sisters is a semi abstract landscape painting . Birling gap is where the South Downs meets the sea . It is a mixed medium piece , acrylic on linen art board , a...

I spent 10 days painting from the gardens of my hotel facing out to sea on the island of Paphos .Beautiful blue skies and inky seas and in the foreground white parasols gently swayin...

I spent 10 days painting from the gardens of my hotel facing out to sea on the island of Paphos .Beautiful blue skies and inky seas and in the foreground white parasols gently swayin...

Sitting in the gardens overlooking the beach, I loved the abstract shapes of the parasols against the blues of the sea and sky . The figures in the foreground making interesting cont...

I painted vineyards in Italy in May , it was warm and sunny and I spent the time painting plein air , the colours are very heighten in the early afternoon so I used a rich warm palet...

This contemporary painting , was made from sketches at the St. ives boatyard in Cornwall. The arc shapes of the boats and some bird type shapes found their way in to . The 75 x 74 cm...

This contemporary painting , was made from sketches at the St. ives boatyard in Cornwall. The arc shapes of the boats and some bird type shapes found their way in to . The 75 x 74 cm...

On a sunny day in November in St.Ives, Cornwall I spent many happy hours sketching by the beach and harbour . I loved the arc shapes of the boats and birds but wanted the work to be ...

Sitting in the hotel gardens looking out to sea and Pioneer beach, I made several coloured sketches. I loved the abstract shapes of the parasols against the blues of the sea and sky,...

Sitting in the hotel gardens looking out to sea and Pioneer beach, I made several coloured sketches. I loved the abstract shapes of the parasols against the blues of the sea and sky,...

After a walk along Pioneer beach you’re rewarded by this beautiful church with its stunning interior. We were lucky to witness 2 weddings here. On this rare day of drizzle the shadow...

After a walk along Pioneer beach you’re rewarded by this beautiful church with its stunning interior. We were lucky to witness 2 weddings here. On this rare day of drizzle the shadow...

This abstract piece is based on work made in Paphos , it reflects the colours of the plants and gardens along the ocean's edge , the blue of the sea and sky and the roof top of the G...

Tregenna castle looking out to sea, is a favourite spot for me to paint from . ‘To the Lighthouse’ was painted in November 2024 . The trees at the edge of Tregenna golf course frame ...

Rape seed and flax fields was painted in my Herefordshire studio on a beautiful sunny day. The citrus yellow of the rape seed is the complimentary colour of the purple flax seed, tru...

Rape seed and flax fields was painted in my Herefordshire studio on a beautiful sunny day. The citrus yellow of the rape seed is the complimentary colour of the purple flax seed, tru...

This painting was started with a series of small sketches made in Zante, Greece in October this year. The view is from the swim up pool in the hotel, in the afternoon the sun cast sh...

This paining was made en plein air in the marche region of Italy , Archevia. On a glorious summers day working outside our villa , in the vineyard looking across the open countryside...

Out sketching , along the coast looking west it was the pinkish coloured path that first caught my eye , as I walked through the landscape I drew the cottages and farm buildings . Wh...

This piece was painted in my Devon studio , from sketches made en plein air . This abstract painting is rooted in landscape . The first thing to catch my eye was the orange and white...

This mixed media painting is acrylic on canvas with collage and carborundum and some text . Ideas are drawn from the journey through Devon along the coast with beautiful sea views arriving at St.Ives with the beautiful light and Caribbean looking seas...

Smells like roses to me. Oil paint on canvas , with carborundum. This work was Inspired by still life objects , a small red boat, and a box of rose scented Buckingham palace soap . ...

The inspiration for this work is a recent trip I made to the fiordes on Norways north west coast . Beautiful houses in white and red line the waters edge . This restricted palette of...

My inspiration for this work comes from spending beautiful sunny days on the beach at Porthmeor, and Porthminster beaches St.Ives. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Summer Holidays , Maggie L...

After spending many days studying and sketching the houses in St. Ives, near the home of the artist Alfred Wallis , I put aside my sketchbook and from memory and imagination I work. ...

Spring rising is an abstract work rooted in landscape . Colour is so important to me when I start out. It can be the sole reason for making the first mark. In early spring marvelling...

This work is inspired by the deep pinks and oranges of a recent Devon sunset. Colour is very important to me and can be the sole reason for making the first mark and is the first thi...

This abstract painting is based on the Quantock hills , west of Bridgwater in Somerset, it is an ancient parkland consisting of heathland and oak woodlands . An area of outstanding b...

The inspiration for this painting was drawn from my trip to Norway to visit the fiords. While there I visited Bergen which is a charming historic harbour town with old wooden houses ...

Bryggen facades by Maggie LaPorte-Banks Original painting Acrylic, Collage, Gold Paint on Canvas Image size: 90 H x 122 W x 5 D cm (35.43 x 48.03 x 1.97 in) Complete size of unframe...

Home Schooling 3 by Maggie LaPorte-Banks [2021] The colour palette for this piece of work was arrived at , by a piece of rusty metal I found on my walk, I put it on a piece of blue ...

Ship of dreams by Maggie LaPorte Banks [2022] Ship of dreams, is a heavily impasto work, using acrylic on canvas, Incorporating collage, spray paint, & carborundum. Working instinct...

original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:53 cm x W:53 cm x D:5cm Sold Framed Please note...

original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:53 cm x W:53 cm x D:5cm Sold Framed Please note...

original Acrylic on linen Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:53 cm x W:53 cm x D:5cm Sold Framed Please note ...

original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:45 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:45 cm x W:60 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:48 cm x W:63 cm x D:5cm Sold Framed Please note...

Maggie LaPorte Banks. Reflective moment [2023] original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:60 cm x D:2cm Sold Unframed Please...

Sweet Devon days was painted in my studio, after sketching at several local beaches. The colours are summer pinks, blues and yellows and the abstract shapes are informed from flags , beach huts, the sights and sounds...

Maggie LaPorte Banks. Seize the moment. [2022] original Collage and acrylic paint on canvas. Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:1.5c...

The study for this piece of work was made on Dartmoor on a gloriously sunny day in July. Hazy distant hills, patches of colour of farmland, nearby flowering gorse bushes, and the red...

The original colour inspiration for this canvas , was the beautiful blossom on the red horse chestnut trees , surrounding the studio. I also wanted to use fragments of treasured char...

Maggie LaPorte Banks. Whisky jug with apple blossom [2022] original Oil on canvas Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W...

The inspiration and ideas behind this piece of work , came from a dream which featured an orange square motif. The blues are a mixture of Prussian blue, ultramarine, and cerulean. The work is acrylic on canvas , with areas of cold wax oil...

Wish you were here, is evocative of my time spent painting at Cape Cornwall over many years as artist in residence , at Brisons Veor. It references the colours and emotions felt, the...

Tango Passion, is an abstracted art work, multi layered and impasto textured with elements of printmaking. It is oil and acrylic on canvas. Discover beautiful artwork by Maggie LaPor...