Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas bird art paint splashes and textured brushwork

paint splashes and textured brushwork create movement throughout the composition

It is presented in a printed box and soft felt wrap with a collector's leaflet detailing the full collection

Part of Sophie's 'Wild Royalty' collection

‘Stroll by Moonlight’

framed fine art print

Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas bird art paint splashes and textured brushworkAmongst ancient stones is a series inspired, like most of my work, by spending time in nature. I became fascinated with the shapes of the volcanic rocks that poke up out of hills and forest floors all over the UK. I like the appearance of solid permanence to them surrounded by the softness of foliage and the fleeting movement of insects. I love the multitude of colours revealed on close inspection when they appear to be only grey from a distance. I