The Girl and The Heron

from £1,500.00

This painting explores themes of trust and vulnerability within a relationship. A sleeping girl lies exposed in her stillness, while a heron looms above her. The bird’s posture—calm yet alert—mirrors the stance it takes while hunting.

The dynamic between the two figures remains deliberately ambiguous. The heron could be a silent protector, or it could be moments away from striking.

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This painting explores themes of trust and vulnerability within a relationship. A sleeping girl lies exposed in her stillness, while a heron looms above her. The bird’s posture—calm yet alert—mirrors the stance it takes while hunting.

The dynamic between the two figures remains deliberately ambiguous. The heron could be a silent protector, or it could be moments away from striking.

  • Medium: acrylic paint on canvas

  • Dimensions: 160cm x 60cm

  • I sign the canvas on the front, at the bottom.

  • All paintings come ready to hang.

  • You may purchase this painting unframed, or with a tray frame at an additional cost. The tray frame is a wooden frame made from FSC certified Obeche wood, and is waxed with an antique oak finish. It does not contain glass, it allows the painting to ‘float’ within a wooden frame.

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  • This painting is painted on canvas. The canvas is stretched on a stretcher. For delivery, the painting is packaged between sheets of plywood. A Phillips, crosshead screwdriver will be needed to uncrate the painting. The painting will be insured to the value of the artwork. I am able to ship all artworks worldwide. Artworks are dispatched within 10 days of purchase and I will update you with relevant delivery dates as much as possible

  • I am more than happy to welcome you for a studio visit. My studio is in Abingdon, near Oxford, UK.

  • Please get in touch if you have any special requests or questions relating to this painting.