Personalised oil paintings hold a unique charm, a quiet power that transcends mere decoration. They are not just images; they are vessels of memory, emotion, and meaning. When you commission a painting, you invite an artist to translate your essence, your dreams, or your cherished moments into a tangible form. This process is a gentle unfolding, a weaving of your narrative with the artist’s skill and intuition. Imagine a landscape that cradles your favourite place in nature,

There is a certain magic in the early hours, a quietness that invites the mind to stillness and the heart to open. As dawn unfurls its gentle light, I find myself drawn to sweet whispers of beguilement, those tender morning energies, that stir the soul, and awaken the creative spirit within. It is in these sacred moments, suspended between darkness and the awakening dawn; that inspirations flows like a wild mountain stream. Inviting me to plunge deep, into the rich, ever ch

The Interconnectedness of Life Through the loving nurture of our children and each other, we can create a more beautiful world. Nature and our cultures intertwine, allowing us to work together from a place of compassionate interdependent intention. There is a great joy in surrendering to the inner child. When we explore our natural world with love, curiosity, and wonder, we discover a profound connection to everything around us. Such reflective joys enfold us. In loving, embr

"I am, everything, I am nothing, I am a child of the Divine, we are, I am, all Is, I am. The best way, to celebrate life on this planet, Is to join each other in a spirit of oneness. within the community of Mankind, the spirit of oneness, drives us to a realisation, toward a practical application, of the same wholeness, completeness, harmony, balance and unity, striving for perfection, we will not rest until we achieve it. My joy is in the sharing of the journey with everythi

Such a quiet joy arises whilst walking and painting, the wonderfully diverse nature of the Devon landscape. Blessed by two geologically different coasts and two vibrantly differing moors, they offer folks of all ages, and abilities, the opprtunity to immerse, and experience the fullness of nature. The gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and surrender to its winsome charms. It is here, amidst ancient woodlands, picturesque villages, and the wide horizons of its of seas, that

At one with Nature There is a subtle alchemy that arises from within, when one moves to the rhythm of nature. It is here, in this sacred space, between earth and the heavens, that creativity finds its exquisite muse. It is an intoxicating synthesis, of textures, colours and emotions, that invites us to stillness, to reflection and a desire to co- create. Drawn into a world where creative streams weave through the bedrock of a heightened reality, and through every brushstroke,

There is a quiet whispering of rustling leaves, a gentle murmuring in flowing streams, and a soft sigh in the morning breeze that calls to me. It beckons me to pause, to breathe, and to remember the timeless dance we share with the sacred earth beneath our feet. In this fast-paced world, where the hammering of machines often drowns out the subtle symphony of the natural world, I find great solace in the tender embrace of nature’s rhythms. It is here, in this sacred space, t

A dance with life Embracing Uniqueness in Our Journeys I would love to have a talk with each of you, on Art and Life. It is in our uniqueness that, for each of us, 'The Dance' is different. This uniqueness is the essence of our being, an expression of 'The Wholeness.' Whatever meaning you wish to ascribe to this, I would love to know. The joy lies in the sharing. Each one of you, I sense, are Lights. On this journey... this parenthesis in Eternity we call 'Life'... we must br

Tresco Sunset through mist. 60x60cms oil on canvas I gave a talk and demonstration based on my love for Tresco some time ago to the Budleigh Salterton Art Group. It was painted using three cool Primary colours. Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow and Ultramarine Blue. I then showed the audience how to mix them to create the secondary colours then the subsequent tertiary colours. The talk and demo was centred around Meditation and Memory of an island experience...A Tresco su

A wonderful time for reflection, hope and gratitude! "To everything a season the return of the sun... with the consciousness of Divine love growing in our hearts... the icy maw of fear is melting in our hearts.... mankind is moving from the winter of our discontent.... into the eternal springtime of our lives it is how it is.... divine momentum... as day follows night.... a new dawn beckons.... for all suffering humanity... for all of Life for everything is sentient ...every

Burns Night supper at Huntsham Court makes a unique Christmas present...for it promises to be a fabulous evening for a very special...

Enjoyed a fantastic day judging the Exmouth Art Group Show! A superb exhibition showcasing fine artwork by amateur and professional...

Darkening Sky Over The Old Blockhouse This painting will be on exhibition at Gallery Tresco from 24th August. https://www.tresco.co.uk/en...

The Deer Fencers High Man Grizedale Lake District Oil On Linen 4ft6ins x 6ft On Loan at the Grizedale Society Our Mettle Tested Our mettle is ever forged on the crucible of life we are hammered and fashioned by a master hand through the intensity of the flames we are immolated and then phoenix like arise to renewal and fresh life its part of the divine story that we grow through rigorous test for we are ever pilgrims on our journey through this earthly plane all obs

Solstice Fire Oil on canvas Sold Ever Shining 2 "All life is ever shining with the joy of ever divining with whom we have the joy to share on this fine new day we are indivisible whether near or not quite visible and from this place life ever it doth flow unforgettable are we all held in joy eternally indivisible in thy sight in this being we do move inspired ever by thy knowing what a joy in this owning where all angels sing and with one accord we share your presence there

Rushy Porth, Isle Of Tresco, Oil On Canvas 30x60cms. Sold https://www.tresco.co.uk/enjoying/gallery-tresco/artists/alasdair-urquhart Our Wonderfully Enfolding World "Such stillness on this exquisite morn as love and light reveal reborn a world of wonder filled with grace for us to live and joyfully embrace as art and nature we lovingly lace with caring actions that all may sense a satisfaction in their daily lives as dutiful stewards we gratefully describe the beauty which

Le Jardin Oceanigraphique Monaco Cote d’ Azure https://www.tresco.co.uk/enjoying/gallery-tresco/artists/alasdair-urquhart When we bring our love and lightness, creating joy and such a brightness we truly celebrate the beauty of our world... For The Beauty Of Our World "We commit with love to practice as with the heavens above through grace with joy we savour giving zest through loving favour as unfolding we reflect all glory for the beauty of our world harmoniously we

When we come together, from a place of compassion and understanding, we help nurture our children and each other. Through our loving work with nature, the arts and our cultures, we do help create a better world. The Playground Monaco Oil on Linen From this place of compassionate intention, we help heal and bridge our society's divides, votively we create a more beautiful world for all to share.. Blessings Alasdair

Alasdair Urquhart Painting On Tresco overlooking Sea gardens If you are in the Exmouth area on Tuesday evening 17th July, 7-9pm, please feel to drop in. http://www.exmouthartgroup.org.uk/events I will be giving a Demo/talk on Creative processes, painting in oil demo, highlighting the use of sketchbooks, showing paintings in various stages of development, through to finished works in Oil Paint. Look forward to seeing you tonight:-) #talk #Creativity #Sketchbooks #Inspir