This piece is part of a series of twelve landscapes, each inspired by the artist’s personal connection to the months of the year. Each work was created en plein air, in a single sitting, capturing the essence of a specific moment in time as reflected through the subjects and colours associated with each month. For May, the artist sought to encapsulate the vibrant beauty of a rapeseed field just outside Darlington in the North of England. The stunning yellow blooms of the rapeseed plant are in full display, creating a sea of golden colour that stretches out across the landscape. The warmth of the May day is almost palpable, with the sun casting a golden light over the fields, making the countryside feel alive and full of energy. The lightness of spring is captured in the painting’s bright and cheerful palette. The rich yellow of the rapeseed flowers contrasts beautifully with the surrounding greenery, evoking the warmth and vibrancy of the season. This peaceful rural scene invites the viewer to take in the expansive beauty of nature and to bask in the tranquillity of the moment. The artist’s goal was to transport the viewer to this idyllic landscape, capturing the fleeting beauty of springtime in a moment of perfect stillness. The use of vivid colours and the focus on light reflect the rejuvenation of the countryside in May, as the land bursts forth with new growth. The gentle and almost hypnotic rhythm of the field’s expanse, set against the clear blue sky, reinforces the serene and welcoming feeling of the spring season. Giclée (pronounced gee-klay) prints are the ideal way to share and preserve the beauty of this artwork. These prints represent a perfect marriage of traditional artistry and modern technology, allowing the artist’s original work to be reproduced with exceptional detail, colour accuracy, and longevity. Each fine art giclée print is created using a high-resolution inkjet printer, ensuring that the colours remain vibrant and true to the original. These prints are also colourfast and light-resistant, ensuring that they remain as beautiful as the day they were printed. Print sizes Small size: 10”x8” (25cm x 20cm) Medium size: 12”x10” (30cm x 25cm) Large size: 20”x16” (51cm x 41cm)
