Take a breather and journey with me through colour and texture.

On a quest for some joy these 2 absolute riots of colour appeared. #abstractart #art #artist #texture

Woke up today and decided I hated this painting. The palette is bleak (yes I know Scottish weather is too), the texture was too pronounced and it just wasn’t working. So I’ve set to work pushing back and changing the texture. Not every piece is a success and that’s okay. We try again.

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Another day another satisfying tape peel 👌🏻 #art #abstractart

Highland Peninsula 24” x 20” textured acrylic on deep edge canvas.

Shared a more personal post on instagram today. www.instagram.com/p/DYO40-djAR...

Gentle neutrals and golds for this one. “Highland Hush” 24” x 20” textured acrylic on deep edge canvas.

Where the Heather Holds the Light. 24” x 20” textured acrylic on deep edge canvas. #art #scotland

Something I’ve avoided for decades, the dreaded self portrait. Step way out of my comfort zone with this. It’s not a polished “look at me” but a raw, messy, uneven truth.

Saltwater Storms. Textured acrylic on deep edge canvas.

Sage green, burnt orange and gold commissions off to their new home.

A Break in the Cloud. Textured acrylic on deep edge canvas.

It’s World Art Day so I thought it would be nice to do a freebie Wednesday? Win it Wednesday? Oh, I don’t know. Anyway … #worldartday

Well that all went a bit weird. Thanks for the heads up that I’d been hacked. Was sound asleep and blissfully unaware of the shithousery.

Found my way back. “The Persistence of Dawn”

It’s Friday. It’s been a challenging week but I still need to show up and hustle. So here I am, showing up and hustling. #art #abstractart

A very Scottish spring.

Mum and dad’s 55th anniversary today. Seems like a lifetime ago we did this. So much has changed. This is their first anniversary apart due to dad being in care. Dementia is a cruel cruel thing.

This one is off to a new home. #art #abstract

It’s Pay Day 🥳 Why not treat yourself (or someone else). New products on the website now. #art #artist #abstract #artwork #acrylicpainting

Some days I paint for hours and I hate what comes out. Not every day is a good painting day, and that’s okay.

Work in progress. When you live in Scotland it’s hard to not end up with very Scottish looking scenes.

Spent time with dad this morning while he wept and talked about killing himself. Issues at work. Fibro is kicking my ass and I can’t remember when I last slept through the night. Everything’s a bit much tbh. Tramadol and bed. Don’t wake me unless you have biscuits and hugs 🖤

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It’s been a busy time in the studio. #art #abstractart

Still trying to find the lovely person who sent me a box of goodies for my 50th. If it was you please let me know 🫶🏻

This dungaree gremlin is in her happy place. Sun is shining and I’m entrenched in the chaos of colour and I love it. #art #artist #acrylic #abstract #trend

This one’s gone very moody.

I’ve just seen someone do a painting reveal while wearing a cream satin dress and cream stilettos. I wish I was that glamorous. Meanwhile, I’m just here like …

CELESTIAL SEAS 100cm x 120cm Acrylic and mixed media on deep edge canvas. !!!!!COMING SOON!!!!! #art #artist #abstract #abstractart #artwork

Mixing acrylic inks to get that right tone.

It’s a tramadol for breakfast kind of day, but the dungarees are on and I’m laying down texture. I love this part, it’s so satisfying.

New interview with the lovely Natalie Hood. Thanks for the great (tricky) questions 😂😘 www.instagram.com/p/DVs64rJjO4...

Just had to pay my annual website fees and it was a sore one. If anyone fancies some new art for their walls, just tootle on over here ☺️👇🏻 www.carolmapleyart.com/category/all...

New pieces. The Promise of Spring and Whispers in Bloom.

These colours though 😍

Bit more tweaking and this one will be done. Eulogy for the Light.

ONLY ONE ORIGINAL REMAINING. LIMITED EDITION PRINTS AVAILABLE OF BOTH.

They’re here! Now live on the website. #art #artforyourhome

I’ve added texture to both these pieces to give them more depth in the dark areas. The tiniest of tweaks can add so much.

Behind the scenes. Final touches to Tempestuous Times getting her ready for being photographed and listed next week. Edged in black, signed, Certificate of Authenticity, D-rings fitted, strung and gallery signed on the rear. #art #artist #abstract #abstractart #artwork

Been working on this piece for 3 days now and it’s driving me mad. I’m in a very difficult head/emotional space and it’s showing in my work. But I guess it’s all part of the messy process.

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This and loads of other prints available. Payday treats this way 👇🏻