{"title":"On the drying rack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese paintings are freshly completed and  drying in the studio. Traditionally, a painter would wait up to six months before varnishing. However, I use\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGamblin Gamvar varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a professional-grade varnish that can be safely applied after just a few weeks of drying, without compromising the long-term quality of the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach listing shows the expected dispatch date, once varnished and ready to ship. In the meantime, you are very welcome to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to register your interest in any of these works — I'd love to hear from you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blackberries-fruit-of-the-spirit","title":"Blackberries, fruit of the spirit","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original 30 x 40 cm oil painting depicting a tangled bramble of wild blackberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, executed in a lush style of botanical impressionistic realism. The organic composition captures the life cycle of a wild hedgerow, showcasing clusters of berries in various stages of ripening—ranging from tight green and unripened red to plump, glossy black—interwoven among a dense canopy of rich, textured green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis painting is still fresh and is currently drying in the studio. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is expected to be ready for varnishing and dispatched from 30 September 2026. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e if you’d like to register your interest in this painting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30x 40 cm (12\" x 16\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e2cm (0.79\")\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Linen-treated canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of creation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24th August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarnish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drying in the studio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA painting based on a photograph I took in our local woods. Each day I walk the dog along the narrow paths of our local area, in Brighton. The summer of 2026 was hotter than normal and so the blackberries came early. The brambles that grow wild are like the events in life that grow and can tangle in our minds and spirit. But thanks to the grace of God, they also bear gifts for the world. Like the fruit of the spirit they are unique and can provide nourishment once mature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach berry is in a different state of development, they are all growing at different rates, depending on how much light they receive, yet the colours compliment and make a beautiful arrangement. Our instincts tell us that some are ready to eat, whilst others are still developing to maturity. So it is with the fruit of my own spirit, some is ready to share, whilst other parts are still growing in faith and acceptance. And so I wanted to capture this moment of transition, of the ever-changing internal and external seasons of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference images \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a photograph I took on my Cannon camera in August 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to Hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs framing is a personal choice, please note that all paintings are sold and shipped as unframed, as standard shipping practice for Painted canvases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis painting features a 2cm gallery-wrap profile and arrives ready to hang, unframed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high-quality \u003cb\u003epicture wire\u003c\/b\u003e on the back of the wooden stretcher bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedges are cleanly hand-painted, arriving completely ready to hang on your wall, without a frame. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer a framed look, it is perfectly suited for a standard canvas float frame, which can be easily fitted by any local high-street framer. The D-rings can be unscrewed for the purpose of framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes are overall, please check final measurements on arrival, for framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded with purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available with purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatement of use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original artwork was created for sale. 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I was amazed when I found it, hidden away in the forest along a narrow path in the woods. The scene was instantly refreshing and magical. Unexpected and sacred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe constant flow of water is like the force of life itself, calling me to embrace its power and wonder. To me, the cascading water reflects the awesome power, majesty, and unceasing flow of God's presence. The three levels of falling water remind me of the power of the Holy Trinity — overflowing with Grace. It was like suddenly coming across a beautiful hidden scene, a part of myself I thought was lost. Seeing and hearing this rushing flow of living water was a sudden, abundant outpouring of the Holy Spirit, bringing me deep joy and wonder. Just as water constantly moves and shapes stone over time, the cascading water is like the continual grace of God, washing over my heart, bringing unexpected spiritual refreshment and inner transformation. A scene of renewal and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the first in a series of paintings I plan to paint of these secret waterfalls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis painting is still fresh and is currently drying in the studio. It is expected to be ready for varnishing and dispatched from 12 October 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like to register your interest in this painting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 30 cm (16\" × 12\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e2cm (0.79\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linen canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of creation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Hang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs framing is a personal choice, please note that all paintings are sold and shipped as unframed, as standard shipping practice for painted canvases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer a framed look, this painting is perfectly suited for a standard 40 × 30 cm (16\" × 12\") canvas float frame, which can be easily fitted by any local high-street framer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference image\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a photograph taken by the artist, Rhodopi mountains, Bulgaria, 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity available with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatement of use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original artwork was created for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe artist reserves the right to make copies of the original.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martin Buckwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317002740036,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/7609\/9908\/files\/secret_waterfall_40x30-martinbuckwell.jpg?v=1790176034"},{"product_id":"sparky-dog","title":"Sparky Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter painting several animals, I felt compelled to paint our dog Sparky, our companion who follows me everywhere. This is how she looks at me all the time from her bed, between naps. Nearly every day I get a comment from passers-by about how cute she is. Her eyes are almost human and I feel like I know what she is thinking. We have a bond and friendship. It's annoying when she barks at the postman, but most of the time she is quiet and deeply loyal. She is one of the family — you never feel lonely when a dog is by your side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is a mix of Pomeranian and Poodle, a Pomerpoo born in Turkey. I travelled across 4 countries with her to get her back to the UK with us. She is a 3-year-old rescue dog and a gift to us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis painting is still fresh and is currently drying in the studio. 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