Two people walking through woods at Southampton common - oil painting

Completed oil painting of the Hampshire common.

A view of Southampton common in Autumn is the subject of this painting, created during July 2020. Two teenagers are shown strolling along a tarmac path within a wooded area of the common, surrounded by the densely packed trees on either side. The painting measures 20” x 16” and is painted in oils on primed mounting board. It was glazed with a further oil layer when dry to help emphasize the rich colours.

The common itself is of a large area (365 acres) and was first established during the 13th century. It contains varied landscapes from forest areas to grass fields, lakes and play areas

This landscape painting was created during summer 2020 and features Southampton common, a large natural area of special biological interest within the city itself. It is 365 acres in size and contains woodland, grassland and various amenities for the public. The painting, done in oils, is painted on prepared mounting board sized at 20” x 16”.

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