Donovan Stanford Art

Part 1 of a painting I’m busy with for a new series. Stay tuned for part 2.

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‘Enervate’
Mixed media on canvas

A painting that delves into the themes of exhaustion and the draining effects of modern life. The piece invites you to pause and reflect on your inner worlds, exploring the depths of your thoughts and emotions.

During the process of painting enervate , I filmed part of the journey. You can view the process on YouTube, see link in comments.

You won’t get great at anything if you don’t suck at it first.

So embrace the suck!

It’s what will get you from where you are to where you want to go.

https://youtu.be/tQRQ2CSQc-A?si=UGnlSrWRbcmL32Lq

Head full of GHOSTS! Head full of ghosts delves into the mysterious and captivating realm of the mind. The stark contrasts and dramatic lines evoke a sense of depth and intensit...

Studio.

It’s grey outside. The smell of oil paint and turpentine inside. Natural light, diffused through the window pane, the room is a muted, ethereal glow.

‘Head full of ghosts’
1000mm x 1000mm
Mixed media on canvas

Head full of ghosts delves into the mysterious and captivating realm of the mind. The stark contrasts and dramatic lines evoke a sense of depth and intensity.

After much deliberation and few too many cups of coffee, I’ve decided to join the masses by starting a YouTube Channel!

As an artist, I’ve always found immense joy in creating and sharing my work with the world. But let’s face it, in today’s digital age, it’s not just about paint on canvas or sketches in a notebook. It’s about bringing those creations to life, sharing the process, the struggles, and the triumphs with a wider audience.

I would appreciate the support, please subscribe if you would like to follow my journey. A like 👍🏻 is welcome and leave a comment, I love hearing your thought’s.

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‘Ash’
1000mm x 1000mm
Mixed media on canvas

Ash,’ captivates with its stark minimalistic simplicity and moody hues. Rendered in greys, blacks, whites, and charcoal accented by subtle tones of pink.

‘the passage’
1200mm x 1600mm mixed media on canvas

The Passage was inspired on a desolate winter stroll by the lake. Burnt umbers dominate the palette. These tones contrast the surrounding shades of grey, blue, and muted greens. In this painting, I have tried to capture the essence of winter’s cold embrace.

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So much to draw and paint, so little time.

Archival prints offer you an affordable way to add to your art collection. My original paintings are professionally photographed using a high resolution camera and edited to ensure the print quality is as close as possible to the original painting.

The images are printed onto 270gsm velvet Hahnemuhle Archival Fine Art Paper and include a 3cm white border. Each print is signed and editioned by hand.

Special sizes can be printed on request.

‘After rain’
1000mm x 1000mm
Mixed media on canvas

Today is a rainy kinda day - a cup of coffee and a bit of background jazz kinda day.

‘After rain’
1000mm x 1000mm x 40mm
Mixed media on canvas

‘After Rain,’ captures the essence of nature’s quietude. With hints of olive green, silver, Payne’s grey, and black. Inspired by the hushed stillness that envelops the woods after a rain shower.

Studio

‘Lowlight’
60cm x 75cm x 4cm
Mixed media on canvas
With or without black tray frame.

Available to buy, email [email protected]

Lowlight evokes a sense of tranquility with its earthy tones of browns, creams, and blacks, accented by a subtle touch of yellow umber.

“Glow”
1200mm x 1000mm
Mixed media on canvas.

Introducing one of my latest creations “glow” dramatic skies, moody hues. The ever-changing weather, capturing the essence of mystery and beauty and embracing the charm of moody skies in art.

Available to purchase - dm for details as it’s not currently listed on my website.

Super stoked to have some of my work now available through Living Interiors in Wimborne.

They’re an incredible team with an amazing high street showroom.

This is “ash” a 1m x 1m mixed media original landscape framed in a black wooden tray frame.

Available to buy through Living Interiors based in Wimborne, Dorset.

‘Head full of ghosts’
Mixed media on 1m x 1m canvas

This painting will be available in print format in various sizes.

Contact the studio at [email protected] for further info.

“after the fire” 2.2m x 600 - mixed media on canvas

I painted this after witnessing the devastation of a large area of land decimated by wildfire.

“lagoon”
1.4m x 1.4m. Mixed media on stretched canvas.
I painted this piece of art for an office space project expertly put together by one of Cape Towns coolest designers. at knows her stuff.

2000mm x 800mm mixed media on stretched

I thoroughly enjoyed working on this for a beautiful home in the

‘The Arrival’

Limited edition print
Part of my frigid warmth collection which is available on my website.
This print can be printed to canvas on request.

“cold dawn” 1m x 500 mixed media on canvas

“cold dawn” 1m x 500, mixed media.

“silver bay before the storm” 3m x 800. Mixed media on stretched canvas. A monochrome seascape I painted for a clients modern contemporary beachfront apartment.

The designer gave me the brief and we created a piece which would ultimately resonate with the client and her objectives.

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A triptych I was commissioned to do for an entrance hall called “alpine sky”

The Canford Series

Inspired by the surroundings I live in, The Canford Series is esentially an abstract representation of my immediate surroundings: the rocks, the golden sand, the glistening sea. The sound of the gulls.

This series of prints is available in various sizes.

Hope you love it as much as I do.

Email [email protected] for more info.

Mixed media on canvas
2400mm x 700mm
2400mm x 700mm

Commissioned by my client for her Seapoint apartment in Cape Town.

“The Milnerton” - I created these 3 x 1m x 600 panels for a beautifully decorated Oceanside apartment in Cape Town.

A while back.

I loved doing this commission. A beautiful seaside apartment with views of the ocean and I echoed the blues outdoors on this oversized canvas.