Sanctuary Painting

Sanctuary is painted in oils on canvas, stretched over a high quality, warp-resistant Jacksons Art stretcher. It is varnished using a UV protective varnish which gives a slight shine to the painting surface. This painting is part of my ongoing series of figures underwater where I am interested in creating an otherworldly atmosphere below the surface. I want the viewer to experience a different sensory experience to that on dry land, a quieter world where the lighting is moody and there is a sense of the voyeur, where we see what is otherwise unseen. This painting was painted following a photoshoot in an outdoor pool in Kefalonia, Greece with three models. I wanted to create a dynamic composition with movement and rhythm, and the pale turquoise of the water was a result of the strong sunlight flooding the pool. The title, Sanctuary came from how I felt about the painting when I looked at it - it reminds me of heavenly, sunny, summer days which go on forever and when the light is at its most beautiful. The scene is one of relaxation and fun, a safe place of beauty below the surface. This painting has a real luminosity about it.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:59 W x 47 H x 2.5 D in

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