Seascape oil painting - "Whirlwinds of Spray"

This is my own artisan oil painting which I’ve mounted with a cream and dark blue mount, and put into a pre-loved frame, which is in good condition.

I live in Scarborough and at the beginning the year it was the 200th anniversary of Anne Bronte’s death, with commemorative celebrations here in Scarborough where she is buried. I was proud to be involved in recreating her book “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” which was an exhibition of artwork based on the 200 pages of the book, by 200 artists. The photos below show my work for that exhibition and the book produced with all the artwork included.

The inspiration for today's picture comes from Anne Bronte’s poem – “Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day”. In November 2020, myself and a group of friends will be using this poem for our own artwork, to be included in our annual exhibition, again to be held in Scarborough. I’ve called this piece of work “Whirlwinds of Spray” from her last verse. For the November exhibition we are producing postcard sized pieces of artwork. (Please email if you would like an invitation or to know more)

Lines Composed in a Wood on a Windy Day

My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring
And carried aloft on the wings of the breeze;
For above and around me the wild wind is roaring,
Arousing to rapture the earth and the seas.

The long withered grass in the sunshine is glancing,
The bare trees are tossing their branches on high;
The dead leaves, beneath them, are merrily dancing,
The white clouds are scudding across the blue sky.

I wish I could see how the ocean is lashing
The foam of its billows to whirlwinds of spray;
I wish I could see how its proud waves are dashing,
And hear the wild roar of their thunder today!

Acton Anne Bronte

 

For Sale - £18 plus postage