Layers and texture. I love the canvas coming through and the way the paint struggles and breaks revealing colours below. #art #oilpainting #impasto #texture #leapinggazelleart #abstractpainting

Layers and texture. I love the canvas coming through and the way the paint struggles and breaks revealing colours below. #art #oilpainting #impasto #texture #leapinggazelleart #abstractpainting
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...And ends with even more colour and some layers. Next to de-tape! #textureisking #oilpainting #abstractart #landscape #instaart #painting #leapinggazelleart

...And ends with even more colour and some layers. Next to de-tape! #textureisking #oilpainting #abstractart #landscape #instaart #painting #leapinggazelleart
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It starts with colour and a wet canvas... #painting #colours #artwork #instaart #leapinggazelleart #oilpainting

It starts with colour and a wet canvas... #painting #colours #artwork #instaart #leapinggazelleart #oilpainting
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Can't show all this one but so happy with it. Man at desk dreams of freedom. #artwork #instaart #abstractart #oilpainting #leapinggazelleart

Can't show all this one but so happy with it. Man at desk dreams of freedom. #artwork #instaart #abstractart #oilpainting #leapinggazelleart
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Can't fit the whole painting on an IG picture, tis a bit long. So here are some cliff notes. #abstractart #oilpainting #leapinggazelleart #paintings #colour #instaart

Can't fit the whole painting on an IG picture, tis a bit long. So here are some cliff notes. #abstractart #oilpainting #leapinggazelleart #paintings #colour #instaart
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Happy Chinese New Year! No I have no idea what happened to this rooster's head either... #chinesenewyear #rooster #watercolor

Happy Chinese New Year! No I have no idea what happened to this rooster's head either... #chinesenewyear #rooster #watercolor
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De-taping is messy and a real moment of panic when I'm trying to get it off. However it really is quite satisfying! Painted a longer canvass tonight but that is still drying. This is from in the week but just took the tape off. Hope you all enjoy! #painting #abstractpainting #colours #oilpainting #instaart #texture #leapinggazelleart

De-taping is messy and a real moment of panic when I'm trying to get it off. However it really is quite satisfying! Painted a longer canvass tonight but that is still drying. This is from in the week but just took the tape off. Hope you all enjoy! #painting #abstractpainting #colours #oilpainting #instaart #texture #leapinggazelleart
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Still to sign but here it is... No filter no adjustments it really is that bright. Really chuffed with this one 😁 #abstractart #oilpainting #instaart #colours #leapinggazelleart

Still to sign but here it is... No filter no adjustments it really is that bright. Really chuffed with this one 😁 #abstractart #oilpainting #instaart #colours #leapinggazelleart
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Still have to detape (will do that tonight) but this is probably the most out there I have gone... I like it though. #eyes #colours #instaart #oilpainting #abstractart #paintings

Still have to detape (will do that tonight) but this is probably the most out there I have gone... I like it though. #eyes #colours #instaart #oilpainting #abstractart #paintings
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Two pictures from tonight, both still need their reveal... #art #oilpainting #instaart #painting #abstractart #colours #leapinggazelleart

Two pictures from tonight, both still need their reveal... #art #oilpainting #instaart #painting #abstractart #colours #leapinggazelleart
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In terms of crispness of lines this is the best one yet in the series. Definitely improving each time. Very 80s in colour and feel. Still building lots of texture in where I can. #colours #texture #leapinggazelleart #instaart #inspiration #oilpainting #abstractpainting

In terms of crispness of lines this is the best one yet in the series. Definitely improving each time. Very 80s in colour and feel. Still building lots of texture in where I can. #colours #texture #leapinggazelleart #instaart #inspiration #oilpainting #abstractpainting
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Getting into the swing of this. Aiming for lighter tones and feel of this. Will have to wait for the masking to come off though. #abstractart #abstractpainting #colours #leapinggazelleart #oilpainting

Getting into the swing of this. Aiming for lighter tones and feel of this. Will have to wait for the masking to come off though. #abstractart #abstractpainting #colours #leapinggazelleart #oilpainting
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A little bit of bleed but nothing that I don't like. Think I need brighter colours though to avoid a bit of the old merk sneaking in. Now to think of a name... #instaart #abstractart #oilpainting #abstractmagtv #abstractpainting #artistic_unity_ #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #love #colours

A little bit of bleed but nothing that I don't like. Think I need brighter colours though to avoid a bit of the old merk sneaking in. Now to think of a name... #instaart #abstractart #oilpainting #abstractmagtv #abstractpainting #artistic_unity_ #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #love #colours
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Another taped up effort, this one is much more busy than my previous effort. Will see how it looks tomorrow when I take the tape off! #oilpainting #abstractart #artwork #instaart #colours

Another taped up effort, this one is much more busy than my previous effort. Will see how it looks tomorrow when I take the tape off! #oilpainting #abstractart #artwork #instaart #colours
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Look who finally arrived! #ganesha #bro #god

Look who finally arrived! #ganesha #bro #god
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Close ups of the painting from Thursday night. Seems to almost be developing and getting lighter! Still really like the effect and of course the texture! #texture #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #instaart #leapinggazelleart

Close ups of the painting from Thursday night. Seems to almost be developing and getting lighter! Still really like the effect and of course the texture! #texture #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #instaart #leapinggazelleart
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... and with the tape removed. Very pleased with this. Might not use such big tape in future but very much a fan of the effect! #experiment #painting #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #instaart #inspiration

... and with the tape removed. Very pleased with this. Might not use such big tape in future but very much a fan of the effect! #experiment #painting #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #instaart #inspiration
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I braves taking the masking tape off. Lots learnt from this will showcase the whole thing in better light tomorrow but for now here is a close up of one of the better panels. Really pleased with the overall effect, I may utilise this more in the future. #experiment #abstractart #expressionism #oilpainting #instaart #inspiration #artist #colour

I braves taking the masking tape off. Lots learnt from this will showcase the whole thing in better light tomorrow but for now here is a close up of one of the better panels. Really pleased with the overall effect, I may utilise this more in the future. #experiment #abstractart #expressionism #oilpainting #instaart #inspiration #artist #colour
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In other paintings this was an effort from earlier this evening. Not quite a Bob Ross effort but if you squint you can see some happy little trees! #trees #bobross #painting #abstractart #oilpainting #landscape #instaart #inspiration

In other paintings this was an effort from earlier this evening. Not quite a Bob Ross effort but if you squint you can see some happy little trees! #trees #bobross #painting #abstractart #oilpainting #landscape #instaart #inspiration
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Needs to dry before I take off the tape but we shall see if this worked... #painting #acrylicart #instaart #experiment #artist

Needs to dry before I take off the tape but we shall see if this worked... #painting #acrylicart #instaart #experiment #artist
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Trying something new. #art #abstractart #colour #instaart

Trying something new. #art #abstractart #colour #instaart
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Often I sit down with no fixed idea what to paint, just a feeling. Doesn't sound great but in these times I'm often just painting to relax. Which is why you end up with a random giant wheel/peace symbol, the Dali Llama, someone scrambling up a hill followed by a friend (everyone needs a friend) and a friendly little tree. No happy little clouds though! Sorry. #painting #watercolor #watercolour #relaxing #surrealism #colours #tree #leapinggazelleart #instaart #inspiration

Often I sit down with no fixed idea what to paint, just a feeling. Doesn't sound great but in these times I'm often just painting to relax. Which is why you end up with a random giant wheel/peace symbol, the Dali Llama, someone scrambling up a hill followed by a friend (everyone needs a friend) and a friendly little tree. No happy little clouds though! Sorry. #painting #watercolor #watercolour #relaxing #surrealism #colours #tree #leapinggazelleart #instaart #inspiration
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One of those occasions where mum saw a picture and liked it. So I gave it her, she has framed it and put it on the wall and it looks much better than it originally did! #mum #leapinggazelleart #watercolor #flowers #art #instaart #inspiration

One of those occasions where mum saw a picture and liked it. So I gave it her, she has framed it and put it on the wall and it looks much better than it originally did! #mum #leapinggazelleart #watercolor #flowers #art #instaart #inspiration
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Another watercolour leaping gazelle. Naturally! Maybe I should do more watercolours? Enjoyed painting this bright and boldly, particularly like the background effect. #watercolour #leapinggazelleart #gazelle #painting #art #instaart #inspiration

Another watercolour leaping gazelle. Naturally! Maybe I should do more watercolours? Enjoyed painting this bright and boldly, particularly like the background effect. #watercolour #leapinggazelleart #gazelle #painting #art #instaart #inspiration
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Many things I believe in expressed in one picture. #art #gazelle #leapinggazelleart #picasso #watercolour #abstractart #instaart #inspiration

Many things I believe in expressed in one picture. #art #gazelle #leapinggazelleart #picasso #watercolour #abstractart #instaart #inspiration
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Haven't watercolour'd in a while but due to insane traffic there are hardly any staff in at the moment. Makes me think sailing off might be a good idea. #watercolour #painting #art #instaart #inspiration #escape

Haven't watercolour'd in a while but due to insane traffic there are hardly any staff in at the moment. Makes me think sailing off might be a good idea. #watercolour #painting #art #instaart #inspiration #escape
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First day back of a new term. Seeing this at the back of the room is comforting for some reason. #art #abstractart #acrylicart #painting #instaart #inspiration

First day back of a new term. Seeing this at the back of the room is comforting for some reason. #art #abstractart #acrylicart #painting #instaart #inspiration
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Found these out while going through boxes. The initial art made several years ago. Bike art with old coins as the wheels. #bike #cycling #bikeart #instaart #inspiration #artist #drawing

Found these out while going through boxes. The initial art made several years ago. Bike art with old coins as the wheels. #bike #cycling #bikeart #instaart #inspiration #artist #drawing
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If the bat slips while throwing, add decoration? Trying something new and big. Also symmetry is for robots and machines right? #asymmetricalforlife #terracotta #pottery #clay #leapinggazelleart #ceramics #instaart #art

If the bat slips while throwing, add decoration? Trying something new and big. Also symmetry is for robots and machines right? #asymmetricalforlife #terracotta #pottery #clay #leapinggazelleart #ceramics #instaart #art
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Went big today. Terracotta with porcelain off the sponge. Might be horrible when it comes out the kiln but was good fun to throw. Thrown using 4 balls of clay one on top of each other after centering. Saw someone on Instagram throw this way (can't remember who) and really wanted to have a go. #ceramics #clay #pottery #terracotta #porcelain #pot #artist #instaart #practice #inspiration

Went big today. Terracotta with porcelain off the sponge. Might be horrible when it comes out the kiln but was good fun to throw. Thrown using 4 balls of clay one on top of each other after centering. Saw someone on Instagram throw this way (can't remember who) and really wanted to have a go. #ceramics #clay #pottery #terracotta #porcelain #pot #artist #instaart #practice #inspiration
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I think once the days chores are done there will be another attempt at happy little trees.

I think once the days chores are done there will be another attempt at happy little trees.
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Quick close up of mine, I will keep practicing but probably won't switch to landscapes totally. Much prefer abstract colour painting. Still some very useful blending techniques in this. #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart

Quick close up of mine, I will keep practicing but probably won't switch to landscapes totally. Much prefer abstract colour painting. Still some very useful blending techniques in this. #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart
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In our first Bob Ross attempts @thisartofmineuk smashed my attempts. Learnt a lot though and was really good fun. #happylittleclouds #happytree #bobross #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart

In our first Bob Ross attempts @thisartofmineuk smashed my attempts. Learnt a lot though and was really good fun. #happylittleclouds #happytree #bobross #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart
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Giving this a go with @thisartofmineuk trying to find our #happylittleclouds #bobross #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart

Giving this a go with @thisartofmineuk trying to find our #happylittleclouds #bobross #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart
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Repainted canvass and an early effort at pure blended colour. There will be similar, but a different direction this year. #painting #artist #acrylicpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart #colours

Repainted canvass and an early effort at pure blended colour. There will be similar, but a different direction this year. #painting #artist #acrylicpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart #colours
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Picture hung in my sister's place. Happy days!

Picture hung in my sister's place. Happy days!
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One of the more expressive abstract paintings I've done. Seems right to have it as my first piece for the years Instagram!

One of the more expressive abstract paintings I've done. Seems right to have it as my first piece for the years Instagram!
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Terracotta pot, hand thrown. Finished with white slip. White stones plus scented candle. Will be making more of these this year. #pottery #creative #ceramics #clay #terracotta #pot #candle #artist #instaart

Terracotta pot, hand thrown. Finished with white slip. White stones plus scented candle. Will be making more of these this year. #pottery #creative #ceramics #clay #terracotta #pot #candle #artist #instaart
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New year's resolution locked in! #art #artist #instaart #instagood #2017

New year's resolution locked in! #art #artist #instaart #instagood #2017
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