Valley of Rocks (2024) Original Oil Painting by Helen Lockwood

A breathtaking synthesis of realism and impressionism, this painting captures the Valley of Rocks at sunset with both meticulous detail and atmospheric spontaneity. While the eye recognizes every jagged crevice of the ancient Devonian rock formations, the soft, vibrant brushwork of the fading light creates a fleeting, dreamlike quality. As the sun dips below the horizon, it bathes the cliffs in warm light, with the golden hour's glow reflected in the calm waters of the Bristol Channel far below. The sheer height of the cliffs is palpable, with the raw, windswept nature of the landscape preserved in stunning clarity, while the sunset’s haze suggests the sublime and transient nature of the moment.

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: Photorealistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky