Dust, Light and Canvas (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Julia Kerrison

An atmospheric, bird's-eye perspective of a traditional circus ring caught mid-performance. Painted with rich, tactile textures and warm, nostalgic hues, this original acrylic and mixed media artwork captures the magic, drama, and ethereal atmosphere under the big top canvas. This and the other paintings in my circus collection are inspired by my time working for a circus theatre company, which was absolutely magical.

Key Features & Artistic Details
• Dramatic Perspective: Painted from a unique high-angle aerial view looking straight down into the circus ring, creating an immersive, dynamic sense of scale and depth.
• Rich Surface Texture: Features dynamic palette knife work, subtle crackle mediums, and impasto highlights that mimic sawdust, stage dust, and worn canvas under spotlight glare.
• Warm, Nostalgic Palette: Soft sepia tones, earthy terracotta reds, ochre yellow light, and muted charcoal shadows evoke a classic, timeless vintage mood.
• Captivating Narrative Elements: Figures of trapeze artists, performers, and figures navigating the centre ring pull the viewer directly into the heart of the performance.

Product Specifications
• Medium: Acrylic and Mixed Media on stretched canvas
• Dimensions: 30 x 81 cm
• Style: Impressionistic / Expressive Figurative
• Framing: Ready to hang with finished edges; unframed
• Authenticity: Signed by the artist on the back; includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Style & Placement Notes
This dramatic panoramic piece serves as a striking focal point above a sofa, dining table, mantlepiece or hallway. Its warm, atmospheric tone blends seamlessly with modern minimalist, rustic chic, or classic vintage interior aesthetics.

I handle and package all my artwork with the utmost care. Your painting will be carefully wrapped in protective materials and fully tracked and insured to ensure safe arrival. (If you have any questions about framing, hanging, or international shipping, please feel free to send me a message!)

This is a one-of-a-kind artwork, created and painted by me. I always sign my work on the back of the painting and initial on the front. You will also receive a certificate of authenticity on the back of your painting.

Worldwide shipping takes around 3 days to arrive, depending on its destination. Please allow up to 5 business days to prepare for shipment.

All rights reserved, Julia Kerrison. This is an original work of art created by the artist herself and may not be reproduced without written consent of the artist. The artist retains copyright.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint, texture media, coloured pencils, pastels

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 81 x 30 x 2cm (unframed) / 81 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits