Wish Away Original Art by Ben Payne
Oil Painting
Framed: 66cm x 66cm
This spectacular coastal cityscape showcases Payne's masterful command of twilight atmospheres. The artwork captures a seaside town at sunset, with city lights twinkling along the shoreline as dramatic crimson and gold skies reflect across tranquil waters.
Payne's distinctive style is evident in his sophisticated handling of light and reflection. His careful attention to the interplay between natural and artificial illumination creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, capturing that dreamy moment when day surrenders to night and the boundary between reality and wishes seems to dissolve in the evening glow.
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.
