Finding Balance in Contrast When I began working on "Butterfly in Green Background", the initial challenge was not the subject itself, but how to handle the heavy interaction between opposing sides of the colour wheel. Red and green carry a…
Working with Form and Weightlessness There is a particular challenge in capturing inherently weightless objects with a medium as heavy and physical as oil paint. When I began working on "colourful-hot-air-balloons-gordon-powles.jpg", my focus wasn't simply on the bright colours but…
Capturing the Shift When the seasons turn, the landscape changes at a speed that is difficult to fix in mind. With this piece, "Colourful Autumn Landscape", my focus wasn't simply to document a scene, but to find a balance between…
Semi-abstract oil painting of African elephants using bold textures and warm, natural tones. A balance between form and freedom, this piece celebrates wildlife through expressive brushwork and contemporary style. You can explore and purchase available pieces directly through the Gordon…
Oil painting of Sennen - West Cornwall Experience the wild beauty of Sennen Cove through this expressive oil painting inspired by the dramatic coastline of West Cornwall. Capturing the meeting of golden sands, rolling Atlantic waves, and expansive skies, this…
Silhouette of a palm tree in Spain oil painting You can explore and purchase available pieces directly through the Gordon Powles eBay Studio Shop.