I’m delighted to reveal the three original oil paintings that I will be displaying for sale at Henley Royal Regatta’s Art Gallery this coming week from 2-7 July. The gallery is located within the Stewards’ Enclosure on the Berkshire side of the river and is open to Members and their Guests.
Each painting aims to evoke the timeless spirit of the event, the historic sport of rowing, and the colourful fashion.
Oil on linen canvas
40cm x 50cm, plus frame
For ‘Golden Hour at Henley’, I aimed to capture the warm pastel colours of the rowing blazers and boats, all bathed in golden hour on a sunny afternoon. I wanted to evoke a French Impressionist style and feeling.
Oil on linen board
20cm x 30cm, plus frame
I purposely left some of the linen canvas board exposed in this quick oil sketch, to lend contrast with the light emanating from the clouds and reflections in the water. The brown tones give the painting warmth as well as a period feel and reflect the wooden posts. I wanted to paint the rowers as if they were from any era.
Oil on canvas
40cm x 20cm, plus frame
I wanted to lend this scene a Caneletto feel, with the simple sky and expanse of water, drawing attention to the rowers, the riverside and the bridge providing a central point of interest.
About the Stewards’ Enclosure
[Extract from the website] Established in 1919, 80 years after the founding of Henley Regatta, the Stewards’ Enclosure was set up as a private members’ club to protect the future of the event and to provide an exclusive area for rowing supporters to enjoy the racing.
Competing at Henley Royal Regatta is considered to be a highlight in a rower’s career, and Membership of the Stewards’ Enclosure gives the best access to this prestigious event. The organisation is overseen by a self-electing body of Stewards, most of whom are renowned rowers, scullers, coaches or administrators.
