Roy P Awbery produces original fine art paintings in acrylic and water colours across a variety of different genres - life’s too short to be pigeon-holed!
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Mr Badger - Original wildlife painting on canvas
Mr Badger
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Ready to hang
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject: Wildlife
Original artwork description
This painting was created as a gift for my next-door neighbour’s 6-year old son. He was captivated by the fact that we had a badger coming into our front garden every night and would emerge from under a wooden fence which was covered with long grass, which seemed to envelope the badger.
Created with acrylic paints, I deliberately chose an abstract background that hints at the enveloping long grasss the badger has to traverse before entering our garden and onto the stone path.
Peter Dudman - Portrait painting on canvas
Mr Peter Dudman
Oil painting on canvas board
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject: Portrait
Original artwork description
I had never painted a portrait before but wanted to try and challenge myself. Peter, a good friend, agreed to be my test subject. I painted from a number of different photographs that were provided and the aim was to try to capture a sense of his friendly character. The aim was not to create a photo-realistic image.
This was presented to Peter and he seemed genuinely happy with my efforts!
Spring Song - Original wildlife painting
Spring Song
Watercolour on paper
Size: A4 unmounted
Subject: Wildlife
Original artwork description
My wife owns a very old address book which was a gift from a relative who may have visited Australia. The book was adorned with beautiful images of birds and so I was inspired to try to create something similar myself.
The birds are not of any particular species (as far I know) but were simply painted to be colourful representations.
This painting was gifted to a good friend in the US who I once worked with.
Alpine Forest - Original snowy landscape painting on canvas
Alpine Forest
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Ready to hang
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
This painting, created with premium acrylic paints on a black-primed canvas, was an early experiment with arctic landscape scenes.
I have travelled extensively in Scandinavia, the Swiss Alps and Canadian Rockies and am continually drawn to painting wintry scenes that remind me of those places.
Water Lillies - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Water Lillies
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Subject: Abstract
Original artwork description
This was yet another early experiment with abstract art and I would say that this really painted itself. I had no idea where it was going and when I stood back I could see the emergence of what could be water lillies or other pond flower. The blue sky was planned and the addition of the white clouds provided some additional depth.
Gill's Poppies - Original floral abstract wall art on canvas
Acrylic on Canvas (2019)
Five Poppies - Original floral abstract wall art on canvas
Five Poppies
Acrylic on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch
Subject: Floral/abstract
Original artwork description
I painted this acrylic on canvas painting originally as an entirely abstract piece but soon realised that it needed a focal point to draw the eye in and across the canvas. The addition of five poppies seemed to work well.
This painting was given as a gift to the Principal at a nearby secondary school.
Cityscape at Night - original cityscape canvas wall art
Cityscape at Night
Acrylic on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 1m x 0.5m
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
My travels often have me flying over large cities at night and this painting was inspired by those views. This painting is not of any one city but rather a collage of many different ones - perhaps you can see some familiar buildings?
This painting was a real labour of love, especially to get the illuminations right. It took over a month to complete and was given to my eldest son as a Christmas gift.
Leeds Castle - original landscape painting
Leeds Castle
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
This was painted after attending a close friend’s wedding, which was held in this historic castle. I photographed the castle from many angles and liked this version with the bushes seeming to envelope the lower part of the building. I gave this to the happy couple as a wedding present and it now adorns a wall in their new home in Switzerland.
Abstract painting left in Vienna, Austria - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Abstract Painting left in Vienna, Austria
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Subject: Abstract
Original artwork description
When I travel to a new city or town I like to leave a small acrylic on canvas painting somewhere in the centre where it may be found by some lucky person walking by.
This one was left in the centre of Vienna near the Rathous and I like to think that it now sits in someone’s home in Vienna. However, with so many foreign visitors it could easily be anywhere.
Abstract #2 - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Abstract No. 2
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Subject: Abstract
Original artwork description
This abstract painting in acrylic on canvas was given away for free as part of a prize draw for those subscribing to my mailing list and now lives in a home somewhere in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Walking to Town - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Walking to Town
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject: Abstract
Artwork description
This was created shortly after I first started to paint and I was experimenting with the wet-in-wet technique for watercolour painting. This was great fun to produce as it involved tipping in the paper upside down to get the paint to run to create the abstract building effect.
I gave this one away to a friend as a gift and they seemed very pleased with it and later sent me a photo of it fully mounted and framed.
Tabletop Mountain - original landscape painting
Tabletop Mountain
Watercolour on postcard
One of a kind artwork
Size: A5
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
When I travel I get bored easily and so I always take a small watercolour set with me along with some A5-sized postcards. This painting is not of anywhere that I know of - it was created simply from imagination but was likely inspired by my surroundings. I was visiting New Mexico in the US at the time. This was posted to one of my grandchildren and did safely arrive!
Alpine Village - original landscape painting
Alpine Village
Watercolour on paper
One of a kind artwork
Size: A2
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
This was a watercolour sketch inspired by my recent travels to the Swiss Alps and our stay in Lauterbrunnen. There was stunning scenery everywhere so it was not difficult to be inspired. This was not a painting of a real scene and was simply created from imagination.
Abstract #3 - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Abstract No. 3
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch (unframed)
Subject: Abstract
Original artwork description
This was another abstract painting in acrylic on canvas during a period when I was experimenting with vivid colours and the impression of reflections. This was possibly my favourite because of the way the yellow seems to explode from the centre. This would later inspire some larger paintings in the same style.
Starburst - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Starburst
Acrylic painting on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 8 x 8-inch (unframed)
Subject: Abstract
Original artwork description
My son and his partner had not long moved into their new home and I painted this little abstract in acrylic on canvas as a gift. It now hangs proudly in their bathroom!
The idea behind this one was to evoke a sense of excitement such as one experiences when seeing fireworks so the choice of dark background was deliberate.
Sunset Island - Original abstract wall art on canvas
Sunset Island
Acrylic on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 12 x 9-inch
Subject: Landscape/abstract
Original artwork description
An early painting where I was still learning how to blend and balance complementary colours. Despite the other-worldly effect in this piece a friend liked it so much that I gave it to them.
Stick Man and Family - children's book illustration
Stick Man and Family
Acrylic painting on canvas
Size: 10 x 8-inch (unframed)
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
Subject:Fantasy Illustration
Artwork description
This was created for one of my grandchildren who, at the time, loved the Stickman Books by Julia Donaldson, so I thought I would make a small painting for her bedroom.
The painting was created using acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
Peter Rabbit - Children's book illustrations
Stick Man and Family
Acrylic painting on canvas
Size: 10 x 8-inch (unframed)
Subject: Fantasy Illustration
Artwork description
This was created for one of my grandchildren who, at the time, loved the Peter Rabbit books, so I thought I would make a small painting for her bedroom.
The painting was created using acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
The Gruffalo - Children's book illustrations
The Gruffalo
Size: 10 x 8-inch (unframed)
Acrylic on canvas
Subject: Fantasy Illustration
Artwork description
This was created for one of my grandchildren who, at the time, loved the Stickman Books by Julia Donaldson, so I thought I would make a small painting for her bedroom.
The painting was created using acrylic paints on stretched canvas.
Moonrise over the City - original landscape painting
Moonrise over the City
Acrylic on canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 16 x 20-inch
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
This was another early painting on my journey as an artist. I was fascinated by the reflections and although I was happy with the overall effect I did learn that I had more to learn! One of the key methods I learned with this painting was the art of blending to create the overall effect.
Despite the angled moon reflection this gifted painting still sits proudly in a friend’s home.
Sunrise at Sea - original landscape painting
Sunrise at Sea
Watercolour on paper
One of a kind artwork
Size: A4
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
This painting sits proudly in my parents dining room! I previously visited the National Gallery and it was during an exhibition on Turner’s paintings. Clearly something rubbed off as my foray into atmospheric watercolour paintings began to take on a slight “Turner” feel about them.
Northern Lights and Tree - Original snow scene painting on canvas
Northern Lights and Tree
Acrylic on Canvas
One of a kind artwork
Size: 12 x 9-inch
Subject: Landscape
Original artwork description
I watched a few episodes of Bob Ross (who hasn’t?) and I was inspired to try my hand at creating these wintry scenes with the northern lights on show. The key to this type of painting is careful blending and I am pleased to say that I got a lot better at it and learned a few trade secrets that make it easier.
This piece was gifted to a good friend of mine who lives in Richmond, Washington State and I was pleased to see it adorning his study wall during a video call!