Vincent Keeling's Art Blog

Finished painting "The Enchanted Garden" by Vincent Keeling For me this work is very much about the circle of life. In the centre we see a King and Queen representing a couple in their prime, then to the right we see young lovers pursuing each other, and on the left a newborn is added to the mix creating a family tableau. Further to this I’ve added the semblance of a gravestone in the right foreground to complete the life cycle. Early stages of "The Enchanted Garden" painting in progress. The idea for this painting emerged in quite a spontaneous fashion....

The Unfolding Kiss: A Study oil on canvas, by artist Vincent Keeling   This is a very important painting for me as it represents my first attempt to realize a creative idea that has been floating around my head for some seven years; This is the idea of combining two strands of my previous work, the floral and figurative, and trying to merge these into a seamless whole. I should also point out, that the figures in this work are inspired by a sculpture, I’ve always loved, called “The Kiss” by the nineteenth century French sculptor Rodin. Although in the...

This painting still isn't finished, but I took a photo today and thought it was worth recording. Really like the blend of abstract elements and stylised bodies. Definitely going to get working on finishing this soon, and hopefully pursuing the style further. Watch this space! Vincent Keeling