Summerhill Force remains one of my favourite paintings that I have ever painted.
Summerhill Force. Oil on Linen canvas , size length 82cm x hight 61cm painted in 2021
Once I had decided to a painting in focus each week, I thought I would work through paintings I still own as originals. This one is an absolute favourite of mine so I thought I would start here. I love the water and the light in this painting. It holds a romantic atmosphere, where I would not be surprised to meet any member of the faye folk hiding behind a tree. The place itself is a short walk upstream from Bowlees Visitor centre. The stream is so beautiful it bubbles and dances all the way down the fell.
As I said, I do still own this original and I am happy to do that, if only to remind myself that I can actually paint but also, it encapsulates why I paint. I paint to celebrate beauty and am reminded of Philippians 4:8 ' . . .continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honourable and right and pure and beautiful' This painting hits that brief.
However one purpose of featuring a painting a week was to bring bargains to your attention. Clearly this painting does not quite fit this part of my criteria, as there are no cards in stock of it (they all sold out at £4.00 per large card) I hold two prints of this painting one is a large print, that was for sale at £60.00 but I am prepared to sell it for £45.00 through this focus. The other is a smaller print which I am prepared to sell for £20.00 through this focus, which is an absolute bargain. These prints are signed mounted, backed and wrapped. I can get new cards and prints made but would have to investigate what that would cost me now before declaring a price. If anyone is interested please get in touch.
The original has been for sale at around the £600.00 mark, I have said I love this painting and I am happy to have it on my wall, but it is art, it is to sell and get out into the world. I am prepared to have genuine conversations with genuine buyers, again please get in touch.
Look out for next weeks painting in focus. In the mean time enjoy the beauty around you whether it is shown through strength of character, or community, or landscape, think on what is good.
