New Whitby Galleries Collection: British Wildlife at Night Paintings and More
Discover the enchanting world of British wildlife in my latest collection for Whitby Galleries. Featuring a captivating blend of nocturnal creatures and moonlit landscapes, these paintings offer a serene escape into nature. From playful cats to majestic owls, each artwork tells a unique story. Join me as I share the inspiration behind this collection and the joy of bringing these creatures to life.
Five months have flown by so fast. I can’t quite believe it’s been that long since my last collection of cat paintings arrived at Whitby Galleries. It feels like it was only last month!
It’s always a joy when I get an order from Whitby Galleries, as I pretty much have free reign over what I can paint. There are often a few themes or cat colours to stick to, and this time around is no different — except for the lack of cats! Most of this ten painting collection features familiar British wildlife enjoying the night.
British Wildlife at Night Paintings: Badger, Hedgehog, Fawn
I’ve really enjoyed creating this collection. As much as I love painting cats, dabbling in something a little different brings new ideas and techniques that I can use when I go back to painting kitties. Badgers, foxes, hares, and owls have made rare appearances in the past, but I’ve never painted so many all at once. With an encompassing theme of “the night,” I thought it would be nice to tie them all together with not only the moon but also other elements appearing across all of the paintings.
British Wildlife at Night Paintings: Fox, Owl, Hare, Dormouse
The moon, in both crescent and full form, is a major feature across all seven paintings. Phthalo blue is another consistent element, which I’ve used for the night sky. Each creature is “nestled” among either wildflowers or woodland foliage. From the sleepy dormouse snug in his nest to the owl surrounded by leaves, each painting evokes a sense of comfort — nature’s hug.
Sailor Cat and Dachshund Paintings
Of course, no Whitby order is complete without a few cats… and this time, a sausage dog! I was specifically asked to include a couple of sailor cats, as they are always quite popular. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with nautical themes. I didn’t know it was possible to both simultaneously love and hate painting something — that’s how I feel about rope. I love adding it to nautical scenes because of the curves and shapes it makes, but it can be so time-consuming and fiddly to paint!
I continued the nautical theme with the dachshund painting since it’s kind of the “odd one out.” The wee sausage is there to round out the number of paintings to ten, so tying it in with the sailor kitties made sense. Rather than having a third sailor, I opted for a beach scene, purely so I could paint a pun on a sausage roll… Sorry!
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Cat Artwork at WHITBY GALLERIES
You can find this entire painting collection at The Penny Hedge, the original artwork section of Whitby Galleries. Each 5 inch square painting is professionally mounted and framed to a size of approximately 11.5 inches square. Please note that these paintings are only available for purchase at Whitby Galleries, located at 134-135 Church Street, Whitby, UK.
Titles and reference numbers:
#LMR752 – Fox in Full Bloom (5 x 5 inch) – £70
#LMR753 – Lunar Bluebells (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
#LMR754 – Crescent Moon Meadow (5 x 5 inch) – £70
#LMR755 – Crescent Dreams (5 x 5 inch) – £70
#LMR756 – Moonlit Vigil (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
#LMR757 – Moonlit Sanctuary (5 x 5 inch) – £70
#LMR758 – Woodland Wanderer (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
#LMR759 – Maritime Dreamer (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
#LMR760 – Harbour Scratching Post (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
#LMR761 – Sandy Sausage Roll (5 x 5 inch) – SOLD
If you are interested in purchasing or inquiring about any of the paintings featured on this page, please contact Whitby Galleries directly. To make the process easier, I have included all the reference numbers for each painting in the thumbnail previews above. Additionally, there is a list with the titles of the paintings and their sold status.
You can place orders by phone or email, or visit the gallery in person if you are nearby. They also offer UK delivery. Alternatively, you can reach out to them through their Facebook page.
* Sold status and prices were last updated on August 30th, 2024, but please check with Whitby Galleries for availability as I am not always made aware of sales until a much later date.
