Rachel Painter • Landscape Artist

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British Contemporary Art Finalist

‘Paved In Light III’ has been selected for the finals & public vote for the British Contemporary Art Award, my latest oil painting of Cornwall from along the Helford River.

Whenever I need a fresh kick of inspiration a sunset dip in the sea here, off of an outcrop of rock we call our 'secret beach', looking toward Grebe Beach, never fails. I love how you’re suspended in luminous liquid colour as the sky reflects upon the water and the distant hills glow as the light pours through the lofty trees.
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This particular night, perched on our rock, the clouds became like a fan of flames reaching far up high into the sky. It was over in minutes. But it's moments like this that I love to capture in brushstrokes.

I’m so grateful (and quite overwhelmed!) by the support and kindness I’ve found online... 1,450 votes for the British Contemporary Art Award! Although I came runner up I feel so blessed by the whole process, conversations, making new connections and reconnecting with others. It’s been completely worth while!


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