Lion painting for sale

I was at the studio this morning tidying up after the weekend’s festivities, and I thought Id take a couple of photographs and a video of my original painting of a lion, called ‘Rufus’. I love this piece, the colours always put me in a good mood, and his serious expression makes me smile.
Rufus is looking for a special home and is available to purchase here where you can see lots more photographs of this lovely fella.

In my studio - lion painting Rufus

July 4, 2023

cow painting autumn colours by sue gardner

My latest commission- 100 x 150 cm Highland Cow!

June 25, 2023

Lighting Effects

June 23, 2023

A handsome new Highland Cow painting

June 22, 2023

painting of a highland cow — Ross - a handsome Highlander!

He’s a real colourful character, with a face full of fun. There is a lot of texture and intuitive use of colour in this striking piece. 61 x 91 original oil painting on canvas, ready to hang.

Paintings of the Famous Highland Cow

June 11, 2023

Swans on canvas

"Hi Sue, the painting has arrived!!!! It is so vibrant, beautiful, romantic, and loving. It is like a beautiful love song serenading us in the moonlight!!! Gorgeous!! It is our treasure. Thank you so much"
Lovely feedback! This commission was based on my original swan piece 'Together Again' which was painted a couple of years ago. The customer had seen it and set her heart on it although it was already sold, so I agreed to paint her a similar piece. She had a personal backstory as to why two greeting swans had a particular resonance for her. This project went very smoothly from start to finish. Even the courier delivered the painting in two days door to door to Georgia USA.

Swan Lake A Bespoke Painting

May 23, 2023

A Red Deer Stag in Acrylics

This is a new piece this week using acrylics. When I saw the photograph of this beautiful stag I just had to try and paint him. I feel another trip to the deer at Calke Abbey is in order! Or maybe Bradgate Valley. I took this painting on a day out yesterday , as i was live painting at the local garden centre - which was a beautiful experience and I finished this boy and named him ‘Inquisitive’. He is available for sale on my website now.
See my collection of Stag paintings here

An Inquisitive Young Stag - Work in Progress

May 19, 2023

colourful painting of a hare — *A colourful and textured hare painting finds a new home*

This bright and breezy chap from last year is heading out to a wonderful new home this week. His new owner fell in love at first sight last Summer, and now he is hers.
I'm so pleased for them both.This is the second such story this month - it might be worth knowing that I can offer a layaway plan with instalments, so there is no need to miss out on a piece you really like when the budget doesn't quite allow you to take the plunge
.

My Colourful Hare Painting finds a New Home.

May 19, 2023

A new Highland Cow painting on the easel this week

I love painting my Highland Cows in a folk art style, with the flowers and mosaic pieces. These paintings paint themselves and I have very little to do with it, we just go with the flow. I’m loving this girl with her jaunty hair and her jazzy background.
I have a collection of colourful Highlanc Cow prints on canvas available here - shipping worldwide!

Colourful Highland Cow Painting with Flowers!

May 18, 2023

***Barn Owl Artwork for Sale - Add a Touch of Elegance to Your Home***

Barn Owls are one of my favourite birds to paint, I just find them beautiful, elegant and mysterious.
I had the privilege of meeting and flying Barn Owls for the first time last month, at one of our local bird of prey sanctuaries. It was absolutely an incredible experience. I almost cried when they brought the first one in. I’ve painted them for years but have never seen one up close. I found out that the owls couldn’t actually see us, as it was daytime, but they could hear our heartbeats and were able to work out where we were from hearing us breathe. The flight is completely silent, we were asked to close our eyes as the owl flew between us. Although we could hear nothing as she flew by our heads, we could feel the wind from her wings. After this experience I love owls even more - so expect more owl paintings from me this year!
Looking for Owl Prints on Canvas? I have a selection here!

Barn owl paintings for sale

May 18, 2023

The flight is completely silent, we were asked to close our eyes as the owl flew between us. Although we could hear nothing as she flew by our heads, we could feel the wind from her wings. After this experience I love owls even more - so expect more owl paintings from me this year!

A Big Highland Cow Painting with a Contemporary Twist!

May 17, 2023

The new addition to my website this week is Loch Torridon, featuring a Highland Cow against a dramatic colourific background. This piece is the latest triptych piece - painted over three canvases that are designed to hang together with a small gap in between the panels. I decided to name her for a place that gets the most wonderful sunsets, a tribute to the beautiful bright glowing peachy colours.

I love the look of these pieces on three panels, I think it’s a gorgeous and modern look, in keeping with the luxurious use of colour. Have a closer look here

A cow picture on canvas

May 16, 2023

Introducing my new canvas print featuring a beautiful serene creamy-coloured cow, backlit by the morning sunshine. She was one of my first cow paintings, and very special to me. This top quality canvas print is available in three sizes, and there is also a framed canvas option.

a kingfisher painting in a white room setting — Summer Rushes - my latest Kingfisher Painting in Oils

Here is a very fresh and vibrant Kingfisher painting, now available on my website in the Birds section here.
I absolutely love these beautiful little birds, it’ s fun to try and spot them down by the river bank although its typically just a flash of turquoise blue - and they’re gone!
Now that Summer is here, I hope to go to some of my favourite local riverside walks and see if I can see one again.

A Kingfisher Painting in Fresh Shades of Aqua

May 15, 2023

Arts trail weekend is coming up!

Everyone on the arts trails and artisan fairs are talking about Creative Melbourne Gallery in the heart of South Derbyshire!
Five of us are returning for a second year for 2023 Derbyshire Open Arts!
If you haven't yet visited this might prompt you
CREATIVE MELBOURNE GALLERY is Venue1 on the Derbyshire Open Arts trail
And you are invited!
www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk

Gallery Event - Derbyshire Arts Trail Fixture - 28th/29th May !

May 12, 2023

Some of the artists taking part in the art trail weekend this year

Deer Encounters - Two New Stag Paintings

May 11, 2023

Every encounter with a bird or animal is magical, but imagine coming face to face with a majestic deer in the wild! What a breathtaking, exhilarating, special experience it is! A connection with a wild animal, however necessarily fleeting, is one of life’s great moments.

*Wild animal encounters - a special privilege!*

The two new pieces on my website evoke these feelings and are painted in gorgeous uplifting colours which seem to change according to the light. These are both oil paintings, in my usual expressive style. Check them out here

A new Kingfisher painting in acrylics!

May 7, 2023

I love Kingfishers and they are a favourite painting subject of mine. This one is big at about 30” square, and very brightly coloured with shocking pink and teal blues. Im exploring acrylic painting right now, using brushes, fingertips and paint pens to add details and textures and pushing the colour to create work with a high visual impact. Shocking pink and orange work really well against the bright teal and orange of the bird, I find these colours truly heartwarming!

colourful kingfisher art canvas sue gardner (2).jpg

colourful kingfisher art canvas sue gardner (3).jpg

colourful kingfisher art canvas sue gardner (1).jpg

Foxy Finds a Home

My super vibrant Fox painting found the perfect home this week with a collector in Tyneside.
I received a lovely email from her new owner:
Hi Sue,
Just a note to say Foxy found her way to her new home safe and sound and I absolutely love her! Such beautiful colours and vibrancy - she will make me smile for many years to come
Many thanks again, and no doubt we'll be in contact at some point in the future when I purchase my 4th original.
Many thanks again, your work, talent and efforts are truly appreciated.

Tom
Its wonderful when a piece finds its rightful home!

A Woodland Fox Acrylic Painting Finds a Home

April 22, 2023

Experience the Magic of Bluebell Woods

Here is my latest woodland painting, capturing the delight of a visit to see Bluebells in the Spring
Now for sale on my website

A new Bluebell Woods painting for Sale

March 31, 2023

ny owl painting on a dark background — Original Tawny Owl Painting

‘Alight in the Dark’ is my most recent Owl painting in my Night Owl series.
Add a touch of nature to your home or office decor with a stunning oil painting of a tawny owl. With vibrant, glowing colors and a detailed rendering of the majestic creature, as he emerges from the velvety darkness.
This piece measures 60 x 60 cm or 24 x 24 “ and is available for sale on my website here until the end of the month.

Original Oil Painting of a Tawny Owl For Sale

March 21, 2023

Highland cow Painting with Flowers

March 19, 2023

This new Highland cow painting with flowers has been on and off my easel for several weeks. She is finally finished - there are a lot of colourful layers in this piece and some quite textured areas. I have named her Dunbar, for that interesting and artistic town, and she is now for sale on my website here.