Paul J Best

Joined Artfinder: Dec. 2013

Artworks for sale: 463

(31)

United Kingdom

Updates from Paul J Best's studio

  • Autumn Sun

    Autumn Sun

    I have been inspired by the particularly bright sunlight through the local woodlands this Autumn. The colours seem brighter this year. Maybe the pandemic has meant that I just appreciate it more ?

    24 November 2020
    Strata II

    Strata II

    It makes a nice change from Blues.. My colourful abstract landscape painting ' Strata II ' has sold today through Artfinder and I have dispatched to the buyer in Bristol.

    20 November 2020
    Indulging in Blues

    Indulging in Blues

    I am currently indulging in painting with some lovely blues and iridescent paints. Art therapy... Mt latest painting Landscape reflections XVI created with: Phathalo Blue ( Green shade ), Prussian Blue Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Colbalt Blue, Iridescent Blue Green, Iridescent Pearl, Iridescent Gold, Titanium White, Mars Black.

    16 November 2020
    Calella de Palafrugell Sunset

    Calella de Palafrugell Sunset

    I was pleased to receive this great review for a recent commission: "Commissioning a painting is not easy because you have to try and convey your ideas and thoughts to the artist. However, Paul was very good at listening to our feedback on early 'roughs' and making changes so that the final painting was exactly what we were looking for. It looks great on our living room wall and takes me back to special times. I would highly recommend Paul".

    10 November 2020
    Some great Reviews

    Some great Reviews

    I am delighted to have been given some great reviews by purchasers of my paintings through artfinder recently. One is by Laura for my original painting 'landscape reflections IX'. "I absolutely love my painting. Very true to life photo on Artfinder and speedy service from the artist who was in contact throughout the process. I couldn't be happier. And it's my second Paul Best painting. Definitely a fan of his style. Love it."

    06 November 2020
    Autumn Inspiration Again

    Autumn Inspiration Again

    I have been working on a series of water based oil paintings over the past couple of weeks. The new Autumn colours are always a fantastic inspiration to capture the season. I love painting with water based oil paints and this time I have mixed with cold wax which gives a lovely buttery consistency to the paint .......but it does takes ages for the paint to dry !

    06 November 2020
    Lymington Harbour II

    Lymington Harbour II

    I am very pleased to have at taken a commission for a painting of Lymington Harbour in Hampshire. I think that it may be finished.... It is always possible to overwork a painting and loose the quality.

    06 November 2020
    Kinetic Fusion

    Kinetic Fusion

    I am working on some colourful abstract paintings at the moment which is nicely liberating. These have been inspired by my creative son who has been experimenting with sewing coloured LED lighting strips into the lining of his leather jackets so that he becomes a one man cosmic light show!

    15 October 2020
    Freshwater Bay Isle of Wight

    Freshwater Bay Isle of Wight

    This week I am continuing to work on a series of paintings inspired by the fabulous Isle of Wight.

    05 October 2020
    Working on a commission

    Working on a commission

    I am working on a painting at the moment commissioned through Artfinder. The first stage for me is to produce a rough which shows composition and tonal range and then to progress to a colour palette. It is great when a commissioner puts their faith in you and I much prefer if people are honest if any changes are preferred based on a rough so that they are happy with the final result. Very often a commission is based on a client's memories of a favourite place and I try to evoke that feeling of being at that time and place. Commissions are always a special challenge and I am always very happy to take commissions and to work to a budget range.

    27 September 2020
    Isle of Wight Inspiration

    Isle of Wight Inspiration

    I have been inspired by my visits to the magical Isle of Wight this summer. Just love the Isle of Wight. It has a particularly special quality of light I think.

    07 September 2020
    Hampshire Open Studios 2020

    Hampshire Open Studios 2020

    I am opening my garden in Hedge End Hampshire as part of the Hampshire Open Studios scheme this year. Please search Hampshire Open studios for details 22-31 Aug 10.00 am -4.00 pm each day.

    18 August 2020