Gallery Midnight
Snowy
Snowy
by Johny Midnight
A grey seal pup at Blakeney Spit, Norfolk, resting on wet orange sand under a bright abstract sky of purple and turquoise. The eyes are huge, dark and irresistible - you smell them before you see them.
Limited edition fine art prints, hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Once the edition is sold out, it will not be reproduced.
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Artwork Description
Painted after a November visit to Blakeney Spit, Norfolk, where grey seals gather each autumn to pup. This young seal rests on wet sand, painted in warm terracotta orange that catches the moisture in the light. The background is bright and abstract - purples, turquoises, layered and atmospheric. The seal itself is rendered with care; its eyes are the centrepiece: huge, dark and entirely guileless. Johny builds the animal from its environment, the creature emerging from the paint rather than sitting apart from it.
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Artist's Insight
After visiting the grey seals at Blakeney Spit during November pupping season, I knew I had to paint one. You smell them before you see them - but they are really quite beautiful creatures. This little guy seemed quite happy on his own. The sand looks wet because I painted it with bright terracotta orange. The background is still quite abstract - bright purples and turquoises. But the main point of this picture was the pup's eyes. Huge, dark and loving. Completely irresistible. I defy anyone not to fall a little bit in love.
Original Artwork Information
Artwork year created: 2018
Original artwork size: 75 x 60
Original artwork medium: Oil on canvas
Original artwork status: SOLD
Print Details
Gallery Midnight limited edition fine art prints are available in A2 and A3 sizes. Edition sizes vary depending on the artwork.
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Edition Details
- A3 Limited Edition of 100
- A2 Limited Edition of 100
- Printed on archival matt fine art paper
- Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
- Certificate of authenticity included
Framing
Framing is available exclusively through the gallery. As framing is a highly personal decision and depends on the setting in which the artwork will be displayed, we prefer to discuss framing options directly with collectors. Please contact the gallery to arrange framing for your print.
Original paintings are typically presented on stretched canvas and do not require framing.
Please contact the gallery for framing advice or to arrange framing
Shipping
UK Delivery
Limited edition prints are dispatched via Royal Mail and typically arrive within 3–5 working days.
- Free UK delivery on orders over £250
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We also ship internationally via Royal Mail.
- Europe: £10
- Rest of World: £15
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Packaging
Limited Edition Prints
All limited edition prints are carefully packaged in protective cardboard tubes to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition. This method protects the artwork during transit and allows the print to be professionally framed once received.
Original Paintings
Original paintings are typically collected from the gallery or arranged for delivery separately. Please contact the gallery to discuss shipping options for original artworks.
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About the Artist
Johny is a painter and founder of Gallery Midnight in Balham. His work is often described as “abstract on reality”, capturing familiar landscapes, seascapes and city scenes with expressive colour and movement. Influenced by a life spent between London, the Alps and the Caribbean, his paintings explore changing light, atmosphere and energy, inviting viewers to see well-known places in new and unexpected ways.
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