Two new stormy pieces finished today.

Timelapse of some of my art process.

Made it back, lads! Back in my happy place. I’ve aged about 10 years in the last 2 months. But I promised myself some time today. Favourite playlist on, inscense filling the air, deep breaths and let go.

Been dabbling with digital abstract painting … and honestly? It feels suspiciously alien. Where’s my 23 brushes, where’s my paint water, where’s the paint on my elbows, the streaks in my hair or on my face that I only notice at the Asda self scan camera? Just me and the laptop.

Sketchbook play. First time I’ve picked up the brushes in weeks.

POV: You’re an artist. You set down your coffee next to your paint water. Your brain forgets which is which. Now you’re sipping Earl Grey with a hint of Payne’s Gray. 🖌️☕️ #ArtistLife #StudioStruggles

Treat yourself! www.instagram.com/share/_wMdpN...

Shipping a painting feels like dropping your kid off at the airport and whispering, ‘Please don’t get abducted, bent in half, or used as a coaster.’”

Days in the studio = me, my dungarees, and a playlist that hits different. Paint on my hands, ideas on the walls, and that feeling you get when creation takes over. This is my happy place. ✨ #art #abstract #artist #abstractart #acrylic #acrylicpainting #artoftheday #canvas #process #processart

New post. LET’S TALK ABOUT IMPOSTER SYNDROME www.instagram.com/reel/DNQKT70...

Adrift Under Wounded Skies is now live on the website. Original and various limited edition prints available. #arte #artist #artlovers #artoftheday #artforyourhome #art #artclass #artfair #artinspiration #artcollection #canvas #acrylicpainting #acrylic

Adding texture to a large canvas. #art #process #timelapse #abstract #abstractpainting

People often ask me how I start a painting. It can be intimidating staring at a big white space and wanting to make it something beautiful. Like many things you want to do in life, the key for me is to JUST START 🖤

She’s finished! 100cm x 120cm textured acrylic on deep edge canvas. ADRIFT UNDER WOUNDED SKIES. This one is deeply personal. I asked AI to help me describe her and it was perfect, it made me cry, but way too long to post here. It’s on my insta though. www.instagram.com/carol_mapley...

Trust the process. Timelapse of working on this big abstract painting.

Work in progress.

Set myself the challenge of painting abstract using only primary colours, black and white. This is the result 🔴🟡🔵⚫️⚪️

It’s almost payday. Treat yourself!

Urban Oxidisation is off to its new home later today.

Another 2 visit hospital day. I haven’t had a chance to sort out my postage shambles because chaos, so all postage and shipping is still free. Go buy stuff. Kthanxbai xx www.carolmapleyart.com

This one just arrived in Michigan and is already hung. It’s always a lovely feeling to see your art in other people’s homes.

Not me posting an “Please take advantage of me.” post. That’s what happens when you try to do everything yourself 😬👍🏻

THEY’RE HEEEEEEERE (shares always hugely appreciated *passes biscuits*)

Timelapse of adding texture to a large canvas.

I’ve now added a range of unframed, affordable reprints to my website. Shares hugely appreciated 🫶🏻 www.carolmapleyart.com/category/rep...

Darkest Before Dawn. 33” x 24” textured acrylics on 19mm stretch canvas.

GIVEAWAY TIME 🥳🥳🥳

This one will run until Thursday so still plenty time to subscribe and share ☺️👍🏻

!!!SUBSCRIBER GIVEAWAY!!! I’m giving away The Siren’s Hoard, 30cm diameter, Original acrylic on canvas, to one lucky winner. To enter: 1. Go to www.carolmapleyart.com and subscribe. 2. Share! Share! Share! 3. Cross your fingers and wait 🤞🏻☺️

She’s finished. Introducing Nebula in Velvet Gloves. 33” x 24” textured acrylic on 19mm canvas.

And somewhere along the way, she starts to reveal herself and tells me what she wants to be. Progress!

Laying down texture and layers on a new piece.

When the seas reveal their hidden secrets. The Siren’s Hoard.

IT’S LIVE!!! After months of hard work (and tears), my art has a new home. My very own website is finally here… (and I’m terrified) 😅💥 If you’ve ever supported my art in any way, THANK YOU. Truly. Likes are lovely but shares make dreams come true. 💫🖤 www.carolmapleyart.com

One of the plates I’ve been frantically spinning should hopefully come to fruition this week.

She’s finished and my critic has arrived to appraise. Cloudbursting (100cm x 70cm) textured acrylics on deep edge canvas.

Spent the day in the studio. Calling it a night and will return to it tomorrow with fresh eyes.

Universal Sugar Rush is now backed, mounted, signed and added to the shop. Reprints are also available. Shares are hugely helpful to small businesses and independent artists 🫶🏻 ko-fi.com/s/fd16b8b9e8

Love how this colour palette came together.

The world on April Fool’s Day: Look at all this crazy, unbelievable news. The world every other day: Look at all this crazy, unbelievable news.

Kaleidoscope Reverie. 59.4 x 84.1 cm - Acrylics on shallow edge stretched canvas.

Busy day ☺️🫶🏻