Tarr Steps (2024) Original Oil Painting by Helen Lockwood

This piece captures a moment of tranquil beauty at the historic Tarr Steps on Exmoor. The composition centres on the play of light as it streams through the autumn trees, creating shimmering, golden patches on the ancient stones and the gentle ripples of the River Barle. A deliberate choice of cool colours, across the calm waters and ancient stones, forms the foundation of the painting, giving it a serene and ethereal quality. This colour palette is instrumental in guiding the viewer's eye from the shady, cool-toned foreground, across the sun-drenched steps, and into the peaceful distance.

Materials used:

Hardwood board, primed with gesso, painted with oils and sealed with a satin varnish.

Details:

• Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 66 x 66 x 3cm (framed) / 59 x 59cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky