I am a self-taught, observational artist, working primarily in oil paint. I live and paint in London, but spend a lot of time in my native Wiltshire and in Lebanon.
I am inspired by light and colour, and paint with a sense of honesty and realism. My choice of subject matter ranges from landscapes and urban scenes to quiet, domestic still-lifes, a selection of which can be seen below.
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Pieces available for purchase are listed on the website and I undertake a number of commissions each year.
My day-to-day practice can be followed on Instagram: @eleanor.as.art
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All the paintings done in January on my sitting room floor
Strada Easel Challenge 2023
This January, I signed up to the rather ambitious challenge, run bi-annually by Strada Easel, to paint from life each day.
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It was a brilliant way to jump-start the year and, although there were one or two days where I had to drag myself to the easel, the motivation to keep painting was there. I was amazed at the change a month could make to both my painting and my practice.
My kitchen rapidly filled with canvases and my Instagram filled with some wonderful new friends and co-challengees.
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Some of the paintings are now available for sale through this website:
British Contemporary Art Awards 2023
In January 2023 I was extremely honoured to be a finalist in the British Contemporary Art Awards 2023 with my painting Frosty Gateway, Wiltshire:
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I painted this view on a trip to my childhood home in Wiltshire in some of the beautiful frosts we had before Christmas.
The early morning light on the heavy frost looked almost snow-like, both on the ground and on the Wiltshire Downs in the distance.
Despite the cheesy publicity picture (above) and the extreme dedication of my friends, relatives and Instagram followers, I was up against some very talented competition and didn't win the public vote, but it was an honour to be chosen and a lot of fun competing for votes!
Recent Exhibitions:
Works on Paper
Green & Stone, Chelsea
Jan-Feb 2023
I was delighted to have two pieces exhibited in Green & Stone's inaugural Works on Paper exhibition in January and February this year.
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Both pieces, featuring autumnal flower arrangements, sold within days of the exhibition opening.
Art for Youth
Mall Galleries, London
November 2022
I was very pleased to support the excellent work of UK Youth by including five paintings in their annual Art for Youth exhibition, held at the Mall Galleries in London.
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It is the second year that I have had works chosen for exhibition and I was delighted to sell work and contribute to their tireless work with young people.
Holly Bush Emerging Artist Prize, London
June 2022
In 2022 I was chosen as a finalist in the Holly Bush Emerging Artist Prize for my painting A Board of Keys.
It was a huge honour to be chosen as a finalist and, alongside some extremely talented artists, I exhibited at Lauderdale House in Highgate, London in June.
