Nerites and Nerea (2025) Original Oil Painting by Amy Devlin

My process starts with taking the photographs I work from, I like to experiment with angles and light in the photographing. Every inch of the canvas has multiple layers on to build up the feeling of light, water and body, every layer focusing in on more detail until there is a balance of tight detail and watery fluidity. I was in Croatia last summer and I got some fantastic shots in the incredibly clear water around the the island of Sholta. It was the most beautiful water to photograph and to swim in. I love the fabulous greens in sea water, the water gives incredible colour and beautiful reflections on the body. I find the way the reflections move over the rocks on the sea bed endlessly fascinating adding another dimension to the painting.

Materials used:

Oil on Canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 75 x 60 x 2cm (unframed) / 75 x 60cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits