Landscapes
A selection of original canvases and high quality prints are available in the Catalogue
Crisp Sunset
November 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
Capturing the late afternoon sunset in winter at Lyme Regis.
The final painting in the 6 widescreen canvas format which was informed by my interest in film panoramic's. This set also depicts the seasons of the year at six different times of the day.
I began work on this latest set of paintings back in July along with five other landscape pieces of the same size.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Between Cliffs
November 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
A brisk November afternoon in Lyme Regis. I'm consciously looking to capture that feeling of fresh wind coming off the Atlantic Ocean, whilst walking along the beach front in winter. The sunset clouds drawing in early over the cliffs.
I began work on this latest set of paintings back in July along with five other landscape pieces of the same size.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Estuary Clouds
October 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
A glorious summer day at Clevedon pier looking out over the Bristol Channel, relaxing clouds reflect the calm of the moment.
I began work on this latest set of paintings back in July along with five other landscape pieces of the same size.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Between Trees
October 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
Nature at its brightest in the height of a summer afternoon. Bask in the breezy heat, just like the trees.
I began work on this latest set of paintings back in July along with five other landscape pieces of the same size.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Still Lake
September 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
This scene is all about stillness, a place to find your calm and bask in the moment.
A calm scenic that captures the middays stillness.
I began work on this latest set of paintings back in July along with five other landscape pieces of the same size.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Lake View
September 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 16cm x 31cm
(6in x 12in)
Inspiration
A tranquil scenic that captures the dawning of a new day.
Whilst working on this piece, I was shocked during the month of September to discover the tragic demise of the symbolic Sycamore Gap Tree at Hadrians Wall.
During the process of this painting I felt compelled to include a tribute to the spirit of the 200 year old Sycamore Tree by painting it in pride of place on the mountain top overlooking Lake View.
Painting in a widescreen film format that I am very interested in. I really appreciate a great filmic, scenic shot that adds scope. It's something that I notice on the screen in the way it can inform great storylines.
I research my paintings with this concept in mind when I am outdoors photographing scenic shots that inspires a storyline to the piece I intend to paint.
Church Cove Sunset
February 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 46cm x 61cm
(18in x 24in)
Original Framed Canvas - (Available)
Inspiration
Painting of a very rugged Cornwall beach sunset. Feel the power of nature as the brisk wind propels the waves inland.
A combined process from a series of research photos that I shot on the cornish coast in June of 2019.
Spanish Horizon
January 2023
Acrylic on canvas: 46cm x 61cm
(18in x 24in)
Original Framed Canvas - (Available)
Inspiration
3 years to the month, I took this photograph of the glorious midday sunshine over the Spanish horizon in Cartagena.
I found the photos to be very stark in its lighting, which initially drew me to the scene.
This painting is my interpretation of that moment captured in time.
Falmouth Bather
July 2022
Acrylic on canvas: 36cm x 46cm
(14in x 18in)
High resolution framed/unframed print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
Summer day out in Cornwall. The cool feeling of a morning dip in the sea surrounded by a vast landscape.
Clevedon Pier
June 2022
Acrylic on canvas: 36cm x 46cm
(14in x 18in)
High resolution framed/unframed print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
Summer day out in Clevedon. The cooling blue colour hue takes the sting out of the hot temperature.
Clevedon Beach
May 2022
Acrylic on canvas: 36cm x 46cm
(14in x 18in)
High resolution print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
Summer day out in Clevedon. A bright and vivid depiction of a hot landscape basking in the afternoon sunshine.
Park Street Sunset
July 2021
Acrylic on canvas: 25cm x 25cm
(10in x 10in)
Original Canvas - (Sold)
High resolution framed/unframed print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
Capturing an autumnal sunset on Park Street, Bristol.
Taking a moment out from the hustle of city life is something to be savoured... All too quickly the moment can be lost to urban lifestyle.
Harbour Tranquility
April 2021
Acrylic on canvas: 25cm x 25cm
(10in x 10in)
Original Canvas - (Sold)
High resolution print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
One of my wife's favourite views of Bristol City as we slowly walked, taking in the view.
A mix of cityscape and harbour, combining city life with nature. A bridging of two worlds in the gap.
Canal Boat Reflections
February 2021
Acrylic on canvas: 30cm x 30cm
(12in x 12in)
Original Canvas - (Sold)
High resolution print available in Catalogue
Inspiration
An afternoon walk at Baltic Wharf. A favourite spot by the waterside in Bristol.
A vibrant depiction of summer serenity, the reflections of the water and the stillness of the tree branching out to the canal boat.
©Mathew Lee Art - 2025
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