Flying West Original Art by Ben Payne
Oil Painting
Framed: 100cm x 100cm
This dramatic skyscape showcases Payne's masterful command of sunset atmospheres. The artwork features a flock of birds silhouetted against a spectacular evening sky, with dramatic diagonal clouds rendered in rich oranges and purples stretching across a golden horizon.
Payne's distinctive style is evident in his sophisticated handling of color and composition. His careful attention to the interplay between warm and cool tones, along with the delicate placement of birds in flight, creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, capturing that magical moment when nature's travelers follow the setting sun westward.
About The Artist
Ben Payne brings over two decades of professional painting experience, transforming his passion for art from a former career as a Behavioral Therapist into a successful artistic journey. Though largely self-taught, his foundation in observational skills and draftsmanship was nurtured by his late mother, herself an accomplished artist.
His artistic focus centers on the British coastline, drawing inspiration from the escapist quality of seaside vistas and far-reaching skies. Payne's unique approach to "imagined realism" seeks to capture the ideal essence of each scene he portrays.
His dedication to mastery is exemplified by his ambitious self-training project - creating a thousand small studies that not only refined his technique but found homes with collectors across 22 countries worldwide. This global reach has become a cornerstone of his continued success.
Currently working from his studio near the south coast, Payne continues to seek fresh inspiration through extensive travels across the UK and beyond, constantly evolving his distinctive coastal aesthetic.
