Autumn Evening at Home - Print

 As the golden light of a fading autumn day gives way to the soft, flickering glow of candlelight, the dining room in our Victorian family home in Worcestershire transforms into a scene of timeless elegance and warm intimacy. This is the essence of my painting, “Autumn Evening at Home,” recently selected as a finalist for the prestigious Broadway Arts Festival art competition 2024. (Original now SOLD)

“Autumn Evening at Home” was inspired by our own Victorian dining room, a space where history seems to linger in every corner. The room itself is dark and moody, with an atmosphere that’s both mysterious and inviting. The walls, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue, serve as a rich canvas for a selection of my artworks, all set in gilded frames. By day, the room is used for family meals, but it truly comes to life in the evening, when candlelight from a large candelabra casts a warm, golden glow over the mahogany furniture and terracotta tiled floor.

 In the painting, I sought to capture this moment of transformation—the stillness of the room just before it fills with the noise and laughter of family dinners. The Persian rug, the Victorian piano, and the antique mirror above the fireplace all contribute to the room's elegance, yet there’s a sense of coziness that makes it feel like home. This duality—elegance and warmth—is what makes this room special and what I aimed to convey in my work.

 In “Autumn Evening at Home,” the use of dim lighting and rich, deep colours reflects my love for creating mood and atmosphere. The painting invites the viewer to step into this world of subdued elegance, to feel the stillness of the room, and to imagine the stories that unfold within it. The choice of candlelight as the primary light source was deliberate—it not only adds a sense of intimacy but also ties the painting to a specific moment in time, just before the room is filled with the bustle of family life. 

 The dining room in this painting is more than just a physical space; it’s a symbol of the enduring importance of family connections, a theme that became even more poignant in the aftermath of the pandemic. As we all navigated the uncertainties of that time, the comfort of family and the familiarity of home took on new significance. This painting is a tribute to those quiet moments of togetherness, to the warmth and security that come from being surrounded by loved ones in a space that feels truly ours.

Print Information:

This is a signed limited edition print that is designed to fit a 15" x 12" or 16" x 20" picture frame with a mount (which is not supplied). The print is protected with acid-free tissue paper and is produced using archival premium quality Canon Lucia Pigmented ink. It's printed on 280gsm Soft White 25% Cotton Archival Fine Art Paper, which ensures a minimum display life of 100 years under normal conditions.

Additionally, each print is personally inspected, approved and signed by the artist.

Prints are made to order and will be despatched within 10 working days of purchase.

Other sizes available on request.