Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas birds vibrant colours

vibrant colours

Painting 25cm x 35 cm

5cms across

(Total Unframed Print Size approx 545 x 420mm)

Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas birds vibrant coloursAmongst ancient stones is a series inspired, like most of my work, by spending time in nature. I became fascinated with the shapes of the volcanic rocks that poke up out of hills and forest floors all over the UK. I like the appearance of solid permanence to them surrounded by the softness of foliage and the fleeting movement of insects. I love the multitude of colours revealed on close inspection when they appear to be only grey from a distance. I