Abstract, mixed media landscape painting by Carolyn J Roberts
Where the land lifts and form emerges through shifting light.
An expressive small work inspired by the rugged terrain of the Isle of Skye — where rock rises steadily from the earth, shaped by time, weather, and the constant movement of air and sea. Where Rock Rises captures that quiet strength within the landscape, where form asserts itself through layers of mist, cloud, and changing light.
Created through oil paint monoprint and collage, the surface holds a rich, tactile quality that reflects the solidity of the land. Layered marks suggest the upward movement of ridges and slopes, while softer passages allow forms to dissolve and reappear, echoing the way the landscape reveals itself gradually through shifting conditions.
Subtle tonal contrasts move across the piece like light passing over rock, bringing a sense of depth and structure while maintaining an atmospheric softness. There is a balance within the work — between weight and openness, permanence and change — where the land feels both grounded and in motion.
It speaks of that moment on Skye when the eye is drawn upward, following the rise of the land into cloud, where edges blur and the landscape becomes both seen and sensed.
✦ Details
Medium: Original oil paint monoprint collage on cradled board
Size: 6” × 6” (15 × 15 cm) approx.
Finish: Sealed with a protective wax finish
Presentation: Ready to hang or display on a shelf
Signed: On reverse
Price: £85
Shipping: Carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery. UK shipping is included in the price. See full purchasing and shipping terms.
If you're ordering from outside the UK, please get in touch before purchasing to discuss shipping options and costs.
Each piece is carefully wrapped and prepared so that it arrives safely, ready to bring a touch of quiet, elemental landscape and shifting light into your home.
Abstract, mixed media landscape painting by Carolyn J Roberts
Where the land lifts and form emerges through shifting light.
An expressive small work inspired by the rugged terrain of the Isle of Skye — where rock rises steadily from the earth, shaped by time, weather, and the constant movement of air and sea. Where Rock Rises captures that quiet strength within the landscape, where form asserts itself through layers of mist, cloud, and changing light.
Created through oil paint monoprint and collage, the surface holds a rich, tactile quality that reflects the solidity of the land. Layered marks suggest the upward movement of ridges and slopes, while softer passages allow forms to dissolve and reappear, echoing the way the landscape reveals itself gradually through shifting conditions.
Subtle tonal contrasts move across the piece like light passing over rock, bringing a sense of depth and structure while maintaining an atmospheric softness. There is a balance within the work — between weight and openness, permanence and change — where the land feels both grounded and in motion.
It speaks of that moment on Skye when the eye is drawn upward, following the rise of the land into cloud, where edges blur and the landscape becomes both seen and sensed.
✦ Details
Medium: Original oil paint monoprint collage on cradled board
Size: 6” × 6” (15 × 15 cm) approx.
Finish: Sealed with a protective wax finish
Presentation: Ready to hang or display on a shelf
Signed: On reverse
Price: £85
Shipping: Carefully packaged and sent via tracked delivery. UK shipping is included in the price. See full purchasing and shipping terms.
If you're ordering from outside the UK, please get in touch before purchasing to discuss shipping options and costs.
Each piece is carefully wrapped and prepared so that it arrives safely, ready to bring a touch of quiet, elemental landscape and shifting light into your home.
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