View of the Shell Building from the London Eye
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
Painted in a similar manner to the Millbank view, this piece also started with capturing a specific atmospheric moment. The scene initially felt lighter than I anticipated, but I chose to emphasise the darker greys of the Shell building and Waterloo Station, contrasting them with the lighter background hinting at the Thames and the distant City. My intention was to portray a darker, yet still vivid and exciting, sense of London.I aimed to make these deep greys, which carry subtle hints of green, 'spark' against the beautiful greyish-pink sky. A key objective was to emphasise the sense of depth, with buildings becoming progressively lighter as they recede into the distance, providing a palpable understanding of the scene's perspective. More than just depicting the cityscape, I wanted to evoke a romantic vision of London – not just the location itself, but an interpretation that brings visual pleasure, excitement, and stimulates the viewer. I sought to enhance the visual experience, making it refreshing and offering a new way of looking at the city. I particularly enjoy the small 'pinches' of vibrant, almost hybrid colour, like tiny lights on buildings, penetrating through the darker passages of the canvas.
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
Painted in a similar manner to the Millbank view, this piece also started with capturing a specific atmospheric moment. The scene initially felt lighter than I anticipated, but I chose to emphasise the darker greys of the Shell building and Waterloo Station, contrasting them with the lighter background hinting at the Thames and the distant City. My intention was to portray a darker, yet still vivid and exciting, sense of London.I aimed to make these deep greys, which carry subtle hints of green, 'spark' against the beautiful greyish-pink sky. A key objective was to emphasise the sense of depth, with buildings becoming progressively lighter as they recede into the distance, providing a palpable understanding of the scene's perspective. More than just depicting the cityscape, I wanted to evoke a romantic vision of London – not just the location itself, but an interpretation that brings visual pleasure, excitement, and stimulates the viewer. I sought to enhance the visual experience, making it refreshing and offering a new way of looking at the city. I particularly enjoy the small 'pinches' of vibrant, almost hybrid colour, like tiny lights on buildings, penetrating through the darker passages of the canvas.
Painting, Oil on Canvas
81.3 W x 50.8 H x 5.1 D cm
Illustrative framing suggestions only
Ships in a Box
Painted in a similar manner to the Millbank view, this piece also started with capturing a specific atmospheric moment. The scene initially felt lighter than I anticipated, but I chose to emphasise the darker greys of the Shell building and Waterloo Station, contrasting them with the lighter background hinting at the Thames and the distant City. My intention was to portray a darker, yet still vivid and exciting, sense of London.I aimed to make these deep greys, which carry subtle hints of green, 'spark' against the beautiful greyish-pink sky. A key objective was to emphasise the sense of depth, with buildings becoming progressively lighter as they recede into the distance, providing a palpable understanding of the scene's perspective. More than just depicting the cityscape, I wanted to evoke a romantic vision of London – not just the location itself, but an interpretation that brings visual pleasure, excitement, and stimulates the viewer. I sought to enhance the visual experience, making it refreshing and offering a new way of looking at the city. I particularly enjoy the small 'pinches' of vibrant, almost hybrid colour, like tiny lights on buildings, penetrating through the darker passages of the canvas.