Using the initial impact of colour and atmosphere to draw us in, Lawrence Coulson then captures the viewer with the intense detail within each of his paintings. For this collection, the artist focused increasingly on the features in the foreground of the paintings – we see people, paths and yachts amongst others. Travelling to different locations for photography and referencing books in search of the perfect lighthouse or bay, Coulson builds his landscapes by combining these lifelike details with imagined scenes.
Coulson’s collectors relish in this attention to detail. And whilst he strives for constant improvement and quality, he ensures that his works never become so refined that they no longer look like paintings. He hopes that viewers will identify with the figures he often centres in his work, placing themselves into the stunning scenery, seeing the place they want to see and writing themselves into the story.
Featured Art: 'Waiting'. Hand-signed Flatbed Giclée on Boxed Canvas limited edition by Lawrence Coulson.
An original work of art is a one-off piece which is made by the artist themselves and there is only ever one of these pieces available. When you buy an original piece of work, it comes with the knowledge that you own something incredibly special; almost a piece of the creator themselves.
Coulson pushed his boundaries by investigating a new medium for this collection. Painting the originals on aluminium for the first time, he had to work through a number of challenges to understand how his paint and techniques would work on the metal. Comparing it to working on marble, the artist found that the smooth surface allowed the paint to move more freely than he was used to. Coulson lightly scraped off paint in areas to reveal the natural finish of the metal, glimmers of the aluminium subtly shining through on snow-capped mountains and blades of grass.
Showing remarkable creativity in his choice of tools, Coulson employed everything from toothpicks and credit cards to kitchen scourers and makeup brushes to add rich texture and intricate detail. He found he enjoyed relinquishing control and allowing the painting to come together organically. To capture the incredible intricacies and depth of Coulson’s original paintings into the signed limited editions, they have been produced as flatbed textured giclées on boxed canvas.
Featured Art: 'All To Dream For'. Hand-signed Flatbed Giclée on Boxed Canvas limited edition by Lawrence Coulson.
Landscape is a truly enduring theme in art. It can be seen hanging on the walls of art novices, established collectors and just about everyone in between in some form. Whether it’s a painting, a print or a photograph, landscape art is not just a reflection of the world around us, but a deeply personal and emotional expression of how we connect with nature.
The use of colour in art goes beyond the aesthetics of building an image. Artists use colour to establish a mood, convey a meaning and ultimately inject an artwork – and its viewer – with feeling.
This year's Father's Day is on 16 June, so we've curated a special selection of artworks we think he'll love. We have something for everyone, whether they love sport, music, films, wildlife, food and drink or pretty much anything else, we've got a huge selection of pieces that he'll treasure forever.
Our socially-distanced painting masterclass is the latest addition to our online events. Filmed to celebrate the release of his new limited edition prints, this video reveals Lawrence's techniques and inspirations.
If you're missing the great outdoors, we've got the perfect selection of artworks to brings nature inside - no matter the weather.
Take a break from scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram and find out more about colour schemes in our simple guide. You'll be curating your collection and refreshing your home in no time.
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