niamh barry

Niamh Barry, a London based Canadian painter works primarily in oil on canvas, creating figurative paintings that examine loneliness, anonymity, and escapism in modern professional life.

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Drawing from several years of experience spent working in investment, Barry depicts anonymous figures caught between the demands of the professional life and the pull towards something beyond it. Her compositions suggest quiet attempts to detach from the pressures of modern working life, where moments of stillness, ritual, or withdrawal become subtle forms of escape.

Barry paints objects with meticulous attention whilst deliberately obscuring identity, creating scenes that feel both intimate and emotionally distant.

jessica elliott

Jess Elliott is an abstract artist based in Oxfordshire, England. Working with a variety of materials such as oil and cold wax, plaster, acrylic and sand, she creates richly coloured and textured paintings that explore the depths of the subconscious and the complexities of the human mind. Largely self-taught, Elliott began her full-time artistic practice in 2023, developing a distinctive visual language rooted in intuition, emotion, and material exploration.

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Her paintings are built through a process of layering, scraping back, and revealing, a physical dialogue that mirrors the layered nature of memory and thought. Through this approach, Elliott seeks to uncover “what lies beneath,” using the materiality of paint itself as a metaphor for the shifting states of consciousness. Working from her home studio, she continues to push the boundaries between control and spontaneity, embracing both the chaos and calm that emerge in the act of creation.

My work is an exploration of the internal landscape, a visual reflection of memory, emotion, and the subconscious mind. I approach each painting without a fixed outcome, allowing intuition to lead the process. This sense of freedom is essential; it enables me to access the subconscious and to respond instinctively to what unfolds on the surface.

The materials I use (primarily oil and cold wax, Acrylic & mixed media) lend themselves to building, layering, and erasing. I am drawn to their tactile nature and the way they allow history to be embedded within each work. By scratching back and revealing earlier layers, I uncover traces of what has come before, much like unearthing hidden thoughts or emotions. This act of revealing and concealing reflects a recurring theme in my work: the tension between freedom and containment, order and chaos.

Colour and texture are central to my practice. They are not only expressive tools but also emotional languages through which I can navigate the complexities of being human. Each painting becomes a dialogue between conscious decision and instinctive gesture, between clarity and ambiguity. Ultimately, my work seeks to capture the essence of the ever-changing mind and the beauty found within its emotional complexity.

Structured Chaos, 60 x 80cm, Oil and Cold Wax. Framed, 2025

Letting Go, 40 x 60cm, Oil, Cold Wax and Mixed Media on Panel, Framed, 2025

Easy Breezy, 42cm x 50cm, Oil & Cold Wax on Board, Framed, 2025

agnieszka Cereda

Agnieszka Cereda

Born in Kraków, Poland, and now based in the UK, Agnieska Cereda is a self-taught painter who creates both large-scale, contemplative oil works and playful, spontaneous acrylic pieces. Her art explores femininity, folklore, nature, and the mystical, often portraying women guided by their inner light within richly detailed, emotionally resonant worlds.

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Selected from nearly 11,000 international applicants to exhibit at the London Art Biennale 2025, Agnieszka received the Chianciano Art Museum Award, earning an invitation to exhibit in Tuscany later this year. Her work has also been shown at the Autumn Exhibition, Penn Street Gallery 2024, Transcendence - Third Edition at Boomer Gallery, London 2025, and is currently being represented by Chelsea Gallery.

Without formal training, Agnieszka embraced a late start in the art world, driven by passion and perseverance. Each painting, whether meticulously layered in oils or quick, quirky acrylics, is a window into her inner world, celebrating beauty, individuality, and life’s magic.

megan ward

Megan Ward is a UK based Fine Arts Artist, with a Mixed Media Fine Art degree from the University of Westminster. Her study saw her pursue her desire to create pieces identifiable to her artistic style yet appealing to the masses. Having come from a background where art wasn’t the most accessible form of creativity, Megan found herself recreating what was around her, constantly capturing family members, magazine covers or whatever she could find. These experiences were what sparked her love for portraiture.

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Megan is constantly working on pushing the boundaries of traditional portraiture by distorting the face while keeping it identifiable. Inspired by artists such as Jenny Saville and Francis Bacon whose works are able to portray real and identifiable emotions through manipulation of face or body in a dramatic way yet still keeping it recognisable. Megan’s artistic process involves taking images a step from reality by either experimenting with textures, brushstrokes or using different mediums. Her recent focus on how colour can change and how a portrait is received, delves deeply into the psychology of colour. Whether she can use her works to provoke a reaction or capture attention are key components of Megan’s work.

As a figurative artist, Megan’s use of colour and application in capturing her muses projects an exploration of human existentialism and loneliness in the modern age.

“This body of work allows me to delve deeper into the theme of merging traditional figures with contemporary painting. While capturing this model, I found myself making comparisons to a particular Ed Hopper painting, ‘Nighthawks’ for various reasons. Firstly, she exudes an emotion similar to that of young woman from the 1940s/50s particularly within her hairstyle and the pose. Hopper, at the time of his work, was known for capturing modern life, described as an exploration of human existentialism and loneliness in the modern age. The figures feel distant and disconnected from each other whereas in my interpretation of Odette, we are invited into her world right now to see that she is in charge. As we step into her reality, through the use of colour and application, allows us to see how women have changed and evolved overtime.”

— Megan Ward

‘Odette’,
Acrylic on Canvas,
2024,
100cm x 150cm — ‘Odette’, Acrylic on Canvas, 2024, 100cm x 150cm

Untitled
Acrylic on Canvas,
2026,
100cm x 150cm — Untitled Acrylic on Canvas, 2026, 100cm x 150cm

Paul morley

Having previously had a career as a land surveyor for 20 plus years, Paul Morley’s work took him to many unusual places; abandoned industrial sites, factories and farms that were dilapidated and in need of regeneration.

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His interest in ‘objects’ was formed through seeing the concrete structures that had once carried or housed industrial machinery as pieces of sculpture in themselves. Many of these sites were also graffiti artist’s playgrounds which added colour to these now derelict monuments.

His works tend to be semi-architectural, based on his curiosity of soviet bus stops, lido diving platforms and pylons. Constructivist, Brutalist and Futurist movements inform his creations, along with geometrical art, cubism and abstract expressionism.

Paul graduated in 2016 with BA (Hons) in 3D Design and Craft at University of Brighton. His ceramic work is handmade in his Brighton studio, mainly consisting of limited edition, one-off and non-functional sculptures for interiors.

Wessle II
2022
50cm x 26cm x 26cm — Wessle II 2022 50cm x 26cm x 26cm

Delone
2022
58cm x 23cm x 18cm — Delone 2022 58cm x 23cm x 18cm

Wessle I
2022
65cm x 27cm x 22cm — Wessle I 2022 65cm x 27cm x 22cm

Paramem
2022
58cm x 30cm x 20cm — Paramem 2022 58cm x 30cm x 20cm

nicky calver

Nicky Calver is a contemporary artist based in Crowthorne, Berkshire, whose evocative acrylic paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and find peace in the beauty of everyday moments.

Specialising in Still Life, Floral Still Life, Cityscapes, and Landscapes, Nicky’s work is distinguished by her masterful use of texture—combining palette knife, brushwork and mediums to create tactile surfaces that capture the interplay of light and shadow.

“My mission as an artist is to create tranquil works that invite viewers to pause, reflect and find peace in the beauty of the everyday. Drawing on my colonial Scottish and English heritage, as well as formative years spent in Africa and Europe, I am inspired by the interplay of light, colour, and atmosphere found in both natural and built environments.”- Nicky Calver

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Born in Zambia and shaped by her Scottish and English heritage, Nicky’s artistic journey has been deeply influenced by her early experiences in Africa, where the vivid landscapes and commitment to wildlife conservation left a lasting impression. Her travels across Africa and Europe continue to inspire her, infusing her paintings with a sense of nostalgia, serenity, and a fascination for historical architecture and lush natural scenes.

Drawing inspiration from the great Impressionists and renowned wildlife and seascape artists—including, Monet, David Shepherd, David Hockney, Albert Bierstadt, Frederick Waugh, Peder Mork Monsted and Howard Behrens — Nicky’s art reflects an intuitive love of colour and a keen sensitivity to atmosphere. Her signature style blends vibrant earth tones, expressive mark-making, and a focus on tranquil village paths, blooming gardens, and sunlit vistas.

Nicky’s work has been exhibited locally and has received numerous commendations, including winning the VAA Art100 International Art Prize 2025, for its ability to evoke calm and wonder. Her work will be published in the printed edition of the VAA Art100 International Artists book, due to be published at the end of 2026.Through her art, she aims to create spaces of tranquillity and connection, celebrating the quiet beauty found in both the natural world and everyday life.

Peonies In The Window
2025
76 x 101cm — Peonies In The Window 2025 76 x 101cm

Poppies In The Window
2025
76 x 101cm — Poppies In The Window 2025 76 x 101cm

dom holmes

Dom Holmes is a contemporary oil painter and mixed media artist from London. Following a high-profile career as a tattooer and mixed-media artist, Dom’s principal oil painting practice evolved from a period of self-directed study beginning in 2017. The combination of these experiences has culminated in their approach to traditional painting techniques informed by non-traditional art forms, and inspiration drawn from the under-represented and unappreciated.

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Dom primarily depicts plant life which exists in city settings, producing large-scale paintings of botanical life. Their paintings evolve over a period of weeks and months, starting with detailed, complex under paintings from preparatory sketches and photographs of found subjects, built up with layers of oil glazes using minimal pigments. Close-cropped compositions act as a powerful statement drawing attention to the often overlooked and the influence of botanical drawings comments on the abundance of non-native plants that take up space in our cities as a result of centuries of colonisation and human interference, and the resulting impact on climate crisis and local ecosystems.

Dom’s works are shown regularly in notable galleries, exhibitions and fairs worldwide, including Mall Galleries, Tarpey Gallery, The Old Lock Up, Stolen Space, Swanfall Art, The Other Art Fair and Queer Britain. They were Artist in Residence at WOLF Jaipur in January 2026.

Through my work I aim to explore our connection with the natural world in an Urban environment, studying plant-life which grows in urban areas and cityscapes, where they are often overlooked and unappreciated, but essential to life. Nature does not exist without the environment in which it lives, and like people - the way we view it is often defined by its surroundings.We think of traditional landscape painting as rolling countryside depicting organic climates, pure colours under clear skies and natural light. I try to apply these processes to my city-based plant portraits - from flowers grown in window boxes and community planters outside of train stations or blocks of flats, to the trees and weeds that break through the paved pedestrianised shopping zones, and tropical shrubs in pots outside offices - capturing their lived environment, through the light pollution, the smog and dirt, artificial street lighting and - often neglected - concrete and synthetic surroundings.

I paint multiple layers of oil paint glazes, using minimal colours and focusing on colour theory to create brightness within dark pieces, reflecting the environment, and create compositions that bring the plants to the foreground to highlight their overlooked value and beauty.

After The Amer Fort
75 x 50cm
Finished with a Black Wood Frame — After The Amer Fort 75 x 50cm Finished with a Black Wood Frame

After The Frescoes At The Ajmer Gate
75 x 50cm
Finished with a Black Wood Frame — After The Frescoes At The Ajmer Gate 75 x 50cm Finished with a Black Wood Frame

darren spinas

Darren Spinas is a Cape Town–born, self-taught artist currently based in the UK. Following a 20-year career in the fashion industry, he has shifted his creative focus toward abstract painting as a powerful means of self-expression.

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As his style evolves, Darren remains committed to maintaining an intimate connection to his work, allowing it to reflect his personal life experiences.

I create multi-layered abstract paintings using acrylic paint and mixed media. The conception of my work starts with my love of colour, shape and creating textures. Through building up many layers of textures and marks, a rich history is preserved within the piece which adds a captivating sense of depth to my work. I enjoy painting intuitively which means my work evolves naturally and captures the energy of the moment in the brush strokes and mark making. My goal is to create a reflective moment for the viewer, letting them imagine the story behind the piece so that their experience of the work is enhanced. I want the viewer to be captivated by the colours and textures and to feel the energy in each piece.

Restless Calm
Acrylic on Wooden Panel
61 x 61cm x 2cm — Restless Calm Acrylic on Wooden Panel 61 x 61cm x 2cm

Entangled
Acrylic on wooden panel
76 x 76 x 2cm [excl. frame] — Entangled Acrylic on wooden panel 76 x 76 x 2cm [excl. frame]

Restless Calm
Acrylic on Wooden Panel
61 x 61cm x 2cm [excl. frame] — Restless Calm Acrylic on Wooden Panel 61 x 61cm x 2cm [excl. frame]

elise mendelle

Elise Mendelle is a London-based contemporary artist whose work explores the emotional depth and complexity of the female form through bold, expressive brushstrokes and a paired-back use of colour. Her paintings capture moments of introspection and experience, blending realism and abstraction to evoke the hidden stories within her subjects.

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Her paintings capture moments of introspection and experience, blending realism and abstraction to evoke the hidden stories within her subjects. Her art continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, offering a compelling exploration of identity and emotion.

As an artist, I am drawn to the quiet power of the female form and the emotional depth that lies within everyday moments. My work centres on capturing women in states of introspection, where line, colour, and minimalist brushstrokes converge to tell a story that is both personal and universal. Each piece I create is an exploration of identity, emotion and the complex layers of the human experience.

I work in acrylics, using bold brushstrokes and a pared-back colour palette to convey my figures in an abstracted sense. My process is intuitive and deeply connected to the emotions I wish to convey. I begin each painting with a clear vision of the mood I want to express, allowing the minimalism of my brushstrokes to guide the narrative. While my work often starts with a realistic foundation, I embrace abstraction to capture the essence of the moment, giving the viewer space to interpret and connect with the piece on their terms.

I make art because I believe in the power of visual storytelling. Through my paintings, I aim to create a dialogue about the often-overlooked emotional landscapes that define our lives. I am fascinated by the way simple lines can transform a scene, revealing truths that might otherwise remain hidden. My goal is to invite viewers into these intimate spaces, encouraging them to see the beauty in vulnerability and strength in quiet reflection.

Unbreakable Bonds
122 x 92cm
2025 — Unbreakable Bonds 122 x 92cm 2025

Take A Breath
76 x 61cm
2025 — Take A Breath 76 x 61cm 2025

pip balfe

Ms Pip Balfe grew up in the 1960s, and the one thing her mother insisted on was that she learn a trade. With that in mind, she left her hometown and moved to London, where she trained and worked as a window dresser on Bond Street and Oxford Street. It was a wonderful and formative experience that sparked her lifelong passion for visual presentation.

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After marrying and having two children, she later divorced and redirected her career, building on display training to work as a stylist and interior designer. For many years, Ms Pip specialised in show homes and exhibition stands, where her background proved invaluable. She developed a reputation for being highly versatile, able to turn her hand to many aspects of site work—from spatial styling to hands-on practical skills.

Alongside this, she built a loyal base of private clients, particularly for seasonal work.

Around eight years ago, I began painting for the first time. Encouraged by my progress, I submitted a piece to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and was thrilled to be selected for the final stage. I remain incredibly proud of this achievement. Now, at 80, my artworks are showcased in four galleries across the UK and has been exhibited and sold internationally. I am not slowing down anytime soon.

Relax
60 x 80cm
Oil on Canvas
2020 — Relax 60 x 80cm Oil on Canvas 2020

niamh barry

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jessica elliott

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agnieszka Cereda

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megan ward

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Paul morley

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nicky calver

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dom holmes

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darren spinas

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elise mendelle

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pip balfe

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