This was a real joy to paint . mainly using my imagination. The figure of the fairy was inspired by a Persian Fantasy drawing which i adapted by adding the wings . The project took 2 months to complete. A selection of vibrant colours was utilized in my Palette . For the wings Variety of Transparent colours was use to create a luminous ethereal effect.
Fantasy & Spiritual Art
Archangel Michael. Oil painting. Completed June 2018.
The idea for this, my third fantasy project, was inspired by a beautiful drawing of an angel by a Persian fantasy artist. The composition of the painting is laid out on the principles of sacred geometry.
Painting Archangel Michael has taken four months to complete and has been a deeply moving experience. My intent has been to convey, to my best ability, how the angelic realm would feel in regard to the current plight of Gaia in these challenging times for humanity. The heavenly realm I have depicted is based on an image of the valley of flowers in the high Himalayas, with the majestic peak of Nanda Devi mountain in the background.
Visit Archangel Michael work in progress for a detailed stage by stage process of the painting, located near the bottom of the page.
High Priestess in Fire Temple. Painted in oil. Completed august 2017. 100/80 cm
This is my second fantasy work, created mainly from imagination and inspired by Persian fantasy art. It took me a while to workout the layout of the temple and where to position the fire altars, pillars, and High Priestess. I have used sacred geometry and a mandala design in the composition to enhance the spiritual nature of the artwork. What ignites passion in the fantasy art I create is the intent to produce a painting that contains a deeper spiritual essence that has been channelled during the painting process. The painting can therefore act as a potential catalyst to awaken the viewer to the spiritual nature of the theme. The High Priestess acts as a portal to the subconscious mind and she harnesses great wisdom within her being. She summons the spirit of the fire phoenix, to purify the ego and shadow self, to activate divine power contained deep within the spirit self.
For more details of the various painting process please refer to the work in progress section, located near the bottom of this page.
This fantasy project took 6 months to complete.
Merlin in Oil
Merlin – Summoning the cosmic forces of Albion. original fantasy art . 30/24 inches ( 80/60) cm. Merlinis my first original fantasy painting in oil. comleted in may 2016, taking 4 months to complete. for me fantasy art is a deep spiritual journey, inspired by my interest in sacred themes & mythology plus my love of being close to nature. The composition of merlin was loosely based on castlerig stone circle in the lake district which i have visited in the past. I use some reference photos , however mainly work from imagination. For Merlin himself i used chris who sits in the channelling circle i run weekly. this first fantasy project has been a great learning experience that will inspire more works to follow.
