Frost Moon – Original Painting

Description

‘Frost Moon’

Original mixed media painting on canvas.

50cm x 50cm unframed.

Created using a combination of acrylic paint, texture mediums, collage and pastel.

‘Frost Moon’ went through several phases and was a painting I kept returning back to between larger scale works. I began painting it in September 2024 and finished it in October 2025. The build up of colours and textures that were applied each time I revisited it are evident when looking closely at this piece. Beneath the thick golden brushstrokes and chalk pastel marks, there are many layers of collaged paper, sand texture, plaster of paris, charcoal and lots more paint and pastel. A small waning gibbous moon subtly balances all of the heavy textures, suggestive of an early winter’s dawn when the beautiful glistening frost still lingers.

It seems very poignant on reflection that this piece was painted over the course of roughly a year, between painting larger pieces in response to each season. In the same way that the moon is consistently there in varying phases throughout the year, anchoring the earth and its seasons, this painting has been the anchor I’ve kept coming back to in several phases throughout my year.

This year my artwork has become heavily led by the seasonal changes around me. As my inspiration has become more and more attuned to my direct experience of nature, I’ve felt myself grow more and more emotionally connected to the painting process. I believe the outcome is my most authentic, organic and energetic work yet. Each time I step out into nature, I take great care to notice the colours, the textures, the smells and the energy of the places I visit throughout the year. Absorbing all of this incredible beauty everyday grounds me and gives me hope and perspective even when life has felt difficult and disordered. So these paintings don’t only communicate my experience of nature throughout the seasons, but also my personal experience and undulating emotions during that time period.

If you would like to add framing to this piece please be aware there will be an additional lead time of most likely around 30 days before dispatch. The painting will be tray framed in a slim, limed ash profile unless otherwise arranged. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss framing further.

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