SILK PORTRAITS

2015 series - the most sensual medium..

​LEA + GIA
ELSPETH
JASMINE
LIZZI
​JESSICA I + II
JESSICA I
JESSICA II
​MELINA I + II

PAINTINGS ON SILK


"Having originally started painting in oil in the 1980s, I soon fell in love with painting on silk: Painting portraits on silk, the most sensual medium for a sensual subject.

Imagine the colour dancing on silk as you paint, seemingly having a life of its own. While oil painting is forgiving as you can correct it, painting on silk needs a certain amount of control and knowhow how to place the paint onto the silk."


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GIA
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Painted on Habotai [Silk], 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium natural steel profile, 45 mm

• 48 x 58 cm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang; no framing required

 

Please also see pair entry 'LIA + GIA' - these two silk paintings look great together!

Buy online at $910.64 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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​LEA + GIA
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Painted on Habotai [Silk], 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium natural steel profile, 45 mm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang; no framing required

'LIA + GIA' - these two silk paintings look great together!

Buy online at $1,332.34 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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LEA
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Painted on Habotai [Silk], 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium natural steel profile, 45 mm

• 58 x 48 cm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang; no framing required

 

Please also see pair entry 'LIA + GIA' - these two silk paintings look great together!

Buy online at $910.64 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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KATY
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Figurative sketch of KATY painted on Chiffon [Silk]
Framed in aluminium nickel profile with PLUS anti-reflective glass.

In this Silk painting, I poured raw emotion into the expressionist figure’s intense gaze and restless hands. The pop-art patterns behind her clash boldly with her inner turmoil, amplifying tension and vulnerability. This piece brings dynamic energy and contemplation, inviting viewers to explore the complex blend of strength and fragility within us all. Hang it, and let tension transform into powerful presence in your space.

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium nickel profile, 45 mm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• 39 x 39 cm
• ready to hang; no framing required

 

Buy online at $831.18 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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ELSPETH
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Portrait of party girl ELSPETH on Silk Chiffon
Framed in aluminium nickel profile with PLUS anti-reflective glass.

I poured my soul into this Silk painting, blending expressionism, figurative, and pop art to capture a moment of self-reflection and quiet strength. The vibrant red lips contrast with the serene, patterned background, evoking both vulnerability and confidence. This piece radiates an intimate energy that will transform any space with its emotional depth and dynamic presence.

• framed in aluminium nickel profile, 45 mm
• 37 x 37 cm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang

Buy online at $ 0.00 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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JASMINE
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Portrait of party girl JASMINE on Silk Satin
Framed in aluminium nickel profile with PLUS anti-reflective glass.

This piece pulses with bold energy and raw emotion, captured through vibrant ink strokes and evocative expressionism. The figure’s poised yet intense gaze invites you into a moment of reflective strength and allure. I wanted this painting to spark a sense of intrigue and empowerment, bringing a dynamic, chic vibe to any space with its blend of figurative and pop art flair.

• framed in aluminium nickel profile, 45 mm
• 39 x 39 cm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang

Buy online at $ 0.00 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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ALEX
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ALEX [DAY DREAMING]

Painted on Habotai [Silk] • 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium bright steel profile, 45 mm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• 36 x 43 cm
• ready to hang; no framing required

 

Buy online at $2,261.31 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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LEJLA
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Painted on Habotai [Silk] • 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium bright steel profile, 45 mm

• 43 x 43 cm framed
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang; no framing required

 

Buy online at $2,139.08 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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LIZZI
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Figurative sketch of LIZZY II painted on Chiffon [Silk]
Framed in aluminium nickel profile with PLUS anti-reflective glass.

In this piece, I poured raw emotion through expressive ink lines, capturing a fierce, introspective spirit with a pop-art edge. The gaze invites you in, revealing vulnerability beneath strength. It pulses with energy, ready to ignite any room with bold intensity and thoughtful depth. This artwork is a celebration of complex identity and emotional resilience, designed to inspire connection and ignite your imagination.

Buy online at $ 0.00 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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​JESSICA I + II
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These two silk portraits were painted simultaneously and make a great pair

Sold as pair Jessica I + II only

Buy online at $2,383.54 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery

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JESSICA I

Painted on Habotai [Silk], 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium bright steel profile, 45 mm
• 56 x 56 cm
• ready to hang; no framing required
 

Sold as pair Jessica I + II only - see pair entry 

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JESSICA II

Painted on Habotai [Silk] • 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam
• original art
• framed in aluminium bright steel profile, 45 mm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• 56 x 56 cm
• ready to hang; no framing required

Sold as pair Jessica I + II only - see pair entry 

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​MELINA I + II
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2 figurative fashion inspired portraits of models painted on Crepe de Chine • 2015

Hand painted with a brush and specialist silk dyes that give the most vibrant colour results when painted on silk fabric and set using the heat from steam 

• framed in identical aluminium polished silver profiles, 40 mm
• ClearColour PLUS anti-reflective glass
• ready to hang; no framing required

These two silk portraits were painted simultaneously and make a great pair - this is the pair entry

 

Buy online at $727.29 including UK Sales Tax and Insured Delivery