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Penny Falls | Acrylic Painting & Fine Art Print of British Seaside Typography

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

 

Description: Penny Falls | Acrylic Painting & Fine Art Print of British Seaside Typography"This acrylic painting, "Penny Falls," captures the bold typography and nostalgic signage of British seaside towns. The work incorporates found typography from UK coastal destinations, developed through on-location reference materials, including sketches, color studies, and photography.The inspiration behind this piece stems from my childhood memories of visiting British seaside towns, where the unique palette, colors, and text of each location create an unmistakable charm. Where else would we see signs reading "Promenade," "Kiss Me Quick," "Rock," and "Pier"—the visual language of the British coast?Through expressive brushwork and bold typography, this painting reflects both the vibrant energy and isolated romance of the seaside, inviting viewers into the timeless nostalgia of Brighton’s coastline. My artistic journey continues, as I explore new UK coastal towns to document their distinctive identity and evolving visual landscape.✔ Fine Art Print: High-quality reproduction preserving every detail of acrylic textures and typography.✔ A Tribute to British Seaside Culture: Capturing both its bold energy and nostalgic emptiness.✔ Perfect for Collectors & Typography Enthusiasts: A striking piece for those who appreciate urban signage, coastal history, and vintage aesthetics.Own a fine art print of "Penny Falls" acrylic painting, a celebration of British seaside culture and the memories they hold.

Location: Brighton, England

Inspiration: My own childhood memories of visiting British Seaside towns, I love the palette and text of each place, it’s so individual, where else would we see signs reading Promenade, Kiss me Quick, Rock and Pier the unique language of the Seaside Town. My quest continues, to visit more new UK coastal towns where I can experience the emptiness, romance ,isolation, and separation in a secluded space, that opens in volume, whilst I glaze across the sea.

Penny Falls | Acrylic Painting & Fine Art Print of British Seaside Typography

£25.00Price
  • Print: A 100% cotton rag paper with a matte finish, offering a similar archival-standard performance to our Hahnemuhle photo rag paper but at a slightly lower weight. With a matte finish and a tight, highly textured surface resemblant of etching paper.This mid-white stock produces smooth skin tones and is well suited for premium portraiture and wedding photography.

    Please note: Prints sized 200mm and under for UK orders will be sent flat in an envelope. For EU, US and AU orders, prints sized A4 and under will be sent flat in an envelope. All other sizes will be sent rolled.

    Please Note: All Prints unless otherwise stated have a 9.525 mm (.375") white border around the actual image.  This allows for the image to breathe when framed in a mat.

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