Vegetables and fruit are so common place that many of us take their shape, colour and texture for granted. Yet in combination they can make quite a tasty sculpture. Kate Collins
This is such a delightful room and as a painting it evolved over time. The original image looked out over a garden setting but before long I decided that I wanted the sea. As a result, I had to alter the furnishings and interior to create the right ambience and…
Blue glass is wonderful the way light makes it come alive. I particularly like the vibrancy in this painting. I have always loved butterflies and this old mug is a favourite of mine, while the perfume bottle was given to me by a dear friend. Emily Holsman
I was lucky enough to receive a bunch of roses and it was nice to preserve the image. Even one as imperfect as this. Linda Finch This image does not configure to a standard framing dimension. It may require custom framing.
This was painted in Liros, Greece. Our group had been painting all day and we were looking out over the water, when I turned around to see a line of washing with a big red bucket. Linda Finch
The original scene of this painting was a plain window sill overlooking some trees. I decided to create my own dream window instead. One that really is enchanting. Emily Holsman
I am a great collector of interesting fabrics (a passion from when I studied Textiles at Art College) and this painting was inspired by the fabric design. The Veggie Patch was great fun but I wasn't sure If It would work, as I thought It might be confusing. Somehow I…
With Fruit and Fabric I matched the colours of the fruit to the background. These kind of paintings are quite labour intensive but patience pays off and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Kate Collins
Lemon trees may well be common, but they possess such rich, contrasting colours and are a joy to paint. Linda Finch This image does not configure to a standard framing dimension. It may require custom framing.
This painting combines two great loves - blue glass and the ocean. Perhaps it is the way the glass catches the light, that puts me in mind of a gentle breeze kissing the surface of the water. Emily Holsman.
My very first still life. The elephant and vase were given to me by my late grandmother. The original setting of this painting had trees as a background but since I find the sea so alluring, I decided to recreate the scene. Needless to say, it completely transformed the image.…
I love creating window sill arrangements to inspire a painting and this one in particular is so pretty. I love the shells and for me (although quite small) they really complement the image. Emily Holsman
There is something about lighthouses that I find thoroughly captivating and intriguing. For me, they symbolise another world. A world where the forces of nature are vital and integral to our very existence. Emily Holsman
A delicious fruit basket that presents such wonderful, rich contrasting colours and shapes. Sometimes elements that are quite close to hand can inspire a new creation. Linda Finch
The pretty Begonias and ginger jar look so lovely. A touch of the orient. This has always been a favourite image of mine. I have a framed print hanging in my kitchen so it is always in easy view. Emily Holsman