Paul J Best

Joined Artfinder: Dec. 2013

Artworks for sale: 416

(35)

United Kingdom

Updates from Paul J Best's studio

  • Land of Fire and Ice

    Land of Fire and Ice

    I am enjoying creating a series of paintings inspired by our travels around the spectacular Southern Iceland in November last year. That time of year a degree of caution is required with a view to the weather when the temperatures are getting to minus 16 degrees with the wind chill factored in. We hired a four wheel drive SUV which was definitely required off of the main roads. At times during a snow storm the road had disappeared from view with only the marker poles at the edges visible. The land of fire and ice is spectacular and captivating but demands to be respected.

    14 November 2025
    Light into Dark Exhibition

    Light into Dark Exhibition

    I am very pleased to have had my painting 'Summer Remembered ' selected for exhibition as part of the Light into Dark' exhibition at the Gallery Grounds in Southampton. This exhibition spans a time of powerful symbolism: from the solemn reflection of Remembrance in November, to the warmth, wonder, and togetherness of Christmas and the turning of the year.

    25 October 2025
    Autumn once more

    Autumn once more

    It is that fabulous time of year again which has been created for painters.....

    24 September 2025
    Tones of Fall Exhibition. Gallery Grounds, Southampton

    Tones of Fall Exhibition. Gallery Grounds, Southampton

    I am very pleased to have my painting 'Breath of Autumn III' exhibited as part of the 'Tones of Fall 'exhibition at Gallery Grounds in Southampton. This exhibition focuses on the visual and emotional palette of autumn — its shifting colours, textures, and tones. The artworks have been selected to reflect the transformation of the season through colour, light, and atmosphere, as well as exploring its deeper themes: transition, quietness, memory, and natural beauty.

    18 September 2025
    September Sale

    September Sale

    I am offering a number of my recent paintings currently with a 10% reduction until the end of September. It includes my painting 'Vik', featuring the Víkurfjara black sand beach in Iceland with it's very dramatic and wild seascape (which has ben in the news lately... but sadly not for it's stunning seascape beauty).

    05 September 2025
    Relisting paintings

    Relisting paintings

    Have been spending a lot time in my studio lately re-photographing a number of works to comply with Artfinder's recent requirements regarding listing lately. This does have the benefit of forcing me take a closer look at reviewing the paintings and their quality and worth. I am thinking that I am preferring the earlier paintings with a looser style that I seem to have unconsciously moved away from....Possibly time to try to go back to this! Missing my previous stream of buyers from America..... probably due to Trumps tariffs I guess?

    03 September 2025
    Safari Inspiration

    Safari Inspiration

    This year has been a real bumper year for travelling. Have saved in anticipation of this event for some years and we had a fabulous family safari this June in Kenya and Tanzania. So many great memories and Images...mostly of wildlife, but did also photograph some fabulous landscapes, coastal views sunrises and sun sets. No time to set up an easel unfortunately but the images will keep me inspired for a while.

    24 August 2025
    Fabulous Italy

    Fabulous Italy

    I have a great stock of images that would make great paintings from my recent epic six week road trip through Italy earlier this year. Have been planning this trip for probably 20 years! Thinking that I might create a painting inspired by each of the regions that I visited. I particularly loved Calabria.

    22 August 2025
    June sale 30% off

    June sale 30% off

    I have a sale until 30th June with a 30% reduction. This includes a selection of paintings offered below Artfinder's soon to be introduced policy cut off for posting canvases below £200 in value, so this is a great opportunity to pick up a painting at a bargain price.

    24 June 2025
    Always nice to receive a good Review

    Always nice to receive a good Review

    Received a very nice review from the buyer of my painting ' Green I ' " Lovely piece of art, very happy with the quality, finish and looks perfect at my front door entrance. The gold streaks sparkle through beautifully."

    16 April 2025
    Titchfield Art Show 2025

    Titchfield Art Show 2025

    I am collating my three paintings for wall hanging and 6 portfolio paintings for this year's show next weekend. The private view is on Friday 5th April with the show running 26-27th. The private view is ticket access and is always popular. Contact the show for a ticket. This year I have taken an Exbury Gardens theme for my three wall mounted paintings for exhibition and sale.

    16 April 2025
    Piazza Armerina

    Piazza Armerina

    I have enjoyed tackling a painting this week inspired by my trip to Sicily this past February. Piazza Armerina is a spectacular hill town nearby to the equally spectacular remains of the Roman Villa -Villa Romana Del Casale.

    12 April 2025