Puffin — Unmounted/Paper Original
About the original
Acrylic on paper (Mixed Media 200gsm paper)
All original artwork is shipped free of charge.
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The inspiration
The Puffin is a rare and vulnerable species in Northern Ireland, and only breeds on Rathlin Island and The Gobbins in County Antrim. Quite fitting when I was feeling quite vulnerable. Therefore, this painting is very special to me. It was the first painting I completed that made me realise the healing powers of art, after I had experienced a period of burnout. The rich dark colours, and vibrant contrast is reflective of my emotions during this time.
Puffins are striking birds with their distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
This clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is a Red List species.
About the original
Acrylic on paper (Mixed Media 200gsm paper)
All original artwork is shipped free of charge.
Personalised gift note can be added at checkout.
The inspiration
The Puffin is a rare and vulnerable species in Northern Ireland, and only breeds on Rathlin Island and The Gobbins in County Antrim. Quite fitting when I was feeling quite vulnerable. Therefore, this painting is very special to me. It was the first painting I completed that made me realise the healing powers of art, after I had experienced a period of burnout. The rich dark colours, and vibrant contrast is reflective of my emotions during this time.
Puffins are striking birds with their distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
This clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is a Red List species.
About the original
Acrylic on paper (Mixed Media 200gsm paper)
All original artwork is shipped free of charge.
Personalised gift note can be added at checkout.
The inspiration
The Puffin is a rare and vulnerable species in Northern Ireland, and only breeds on Rathlin Island and The Gobbins in County Antrim. Quite fitting when I was feeling quite vulnerable. Therefore, this painting is very special to me. It was the first painting I completed that made me realise the healing powers of art, after I had experienced a period of burnout. The rich dark colours, and vibrant contrast is reflective of my emotions during this time.
Puffins are striking birds with their distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and their tall, flattened, brightly coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs.
This clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is a Red List species.
About the artist
Suzanne is a Northern Irish artist based in Ballygally, a small coastal village on the Antrim coast road near Larne. She paints from experiences which are often rooted in family memories. Her artwork celebrates the warmth of people, nature, sea, forests and hills.
Suzanne studied painting at art college in 2000. However, she abandoned her paint brush to pursue her studies and a career in design.
Staying in the creative space, Suzanne found herself as a full time designer since graduating in 2004. During which time she married Steven and became a mum to twin boys in 2011 - life got pretty busy!
After what can be described as ‘burnout’ just a few months before the pandemic in 2020, Suzanne found solace in nature and calm in the canvas again.
Art has been transformative for Suzanne over the past number of years and her wish is that the artwork she makes will bring emotion, peace, calm and most of all colour to your home.
All images are copyright @suzannereidart
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