the artist

Eva Ray Studio is the creative space of Laura Brown, a fine artist based in Whitstable who channels her love of pattern and colour into dream-like, gentle and distinctive pastel artworks. Highly inspired by her time living and studying jewellery design in India, Laura’s work sings of the aesthetics of spaces like Jaipur and Kerala, whilst also drawing on her coastal surroundings in Kent.  

the sound

Laura says: “Each new artwork begins with on-site sketches, which I later develop in my studio. For ‘Spring Azaleas,’ I was captivated by the vibrant colours on display at Chartwell House in Kent earlier this year – hues of red, green and orange weaving together in a beautiful composition.

 At the start of a piece, I usually play upbeat, energetic music to carry the momentum. As the work becomes more meditative, I shift toward something calmer. Recently, I’ve been returning to Ben Howard’s albums—there’s a quiet introspection and atmospheric quality in ‘Every Kingdom’ that I feel has subtly influenced this piece.”

 the artwork

This is an original oil stick on wood panel, tray framed in a solid natural wood frame, measuring 79 x 79 cm.

delivery

Due to this being a large original work, please contact elina@artsnug.com for a courier quote. The artwork is free to collect from our Walthamstow and Clapton galleries