Midnight Mischief (2026) Original Oil Painting by Ellisa Hague

'Midnight Mischief' captures a playful moment beneath a starry sky with two goldfish leaping toward a curious pine marten; a quiet encounter unfolding into potential mischief.

How it's made

This piece is created through a classical grisaille technique, a monochrome underpainting that establishes light and form. Once dry, it’s brought to life through layers of transparent colour, each glaze deepening the tone and infusing the surface with a luminous richness. The result is a painting that adapts with the light, shifting in mood and hue throughout the day with a subtle radiance.

Information

Image size - 12x12"
Overall size - 18.5 x 18.5"
Frame - very dark grey/black coloured Baroque/ornate moulded resin with an antique gold coloured trim and safety Perspex aperture
Substrate - archival primed Ampersand panel
Media - traditional oil paints
Varnish - Gamsol Gamvar picture varnish
Signature: on front and signed certificate of authenticity

About the collection, 'Starlit Worlds' (Celestial Realism)

Oil paintings inspired by moonlight and quiet magic. Each piece blends soft atmosphere, luminous detail, and a touch of the otherworldly, inviting you to look closer and feel the celestial beauty threaded through our world. Perfect for collectors drawn to magical realism and dreamlike storytelling.

Materials used:

Professional grade oil paints

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 46.99 x 46.99 x 2.54cm (framed) / 30.48 x 30.48cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds