Elena Sokolova

Flying with seagulls, Painting, Oil on Canvas

2018

Alla prima oil painting with few final tuches when dry. Beach Paintings always inspire thoughts of holidays, long walks, warm breezes and relaxation. beach and ocean themed...

Alla prima oil painting with few final touches when dry. Beautiful weather with a big shining sun. And I’m standing there taking it all in. The many spectacular sights jump at my e...

Henrietta Caledon Seagulls Original Oil Painting Oil on Wood Canvas Size: H 51cm x W 61cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a piece may look). Landscape painting of seagulls fishing in the sea by Henrietta Caledon. There is a family of seagulls that live on my roof, and I became fascinated by them during the lockdown. They are so agile, and they represent ‘soaring above the drama’, ‘looking at things from a different angle’, adaptability, stamina, resourcefulness, and freedom. The turquoise and blue colours of the sea almost swallow the gulls in the waves and their orange beaks are a wonderful contrast. Henrietta Caledon was born in London in 1964. Studied art and history of art for O’level and A’level at West Heath School and then Queensgate School. Trained at Xium International design service company in 1982/83. Started interior decorating business Henrietta Designs in 1984 and have carried out many projects around the world for thirty five years, working a lot with design and colour. 2016-2019, Trained with Nick Bashall at Rossetti Studios and the sketch club at Dilke Street. 2018 exhibited three paintings in group exhibition at The Hurlingham Club, London. 2019 solo exhibition at Kiki McDonough...

In this canvas, I've captured the tranquil essence of the sea's dance with light, employing a symphony of brushstrokes to create a serene atmosphere. I was driven by the compelling c...