Elm Seed Heads

Elm Seed Heads

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Elm Seed Heads

Elm Seed Heads

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2026, Graphite on Sennelier Paper

Unframed Dimensions: 15cm x 21cm (5.9in × 8.3in)

Framed Dimensions: 19cm x 25cm (7.5in × 9.8in)

Original work, signed by the artist. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, with the sale recorded in the artist’s archive.

PURCHASING OPTIONS:

Unframed: £280 plus shipping (quote on request)

Framed Price: £370 – presented in a bespoke, museum-quality frame
SHIPPING & TAXES

Shipping costs are calculated individually. A fully insured worldwide shipping quote can be provided upon enquiry once the artwork and delivery address are confirmed.

I offer fully insured worldwide shipping on all original artworks, using specialist fine art couriers to ensure safe, tracked delivery.

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FRAMED OR UNFRAMED SHIPPING OPTIONS

All artworks can be supplied framed, with museum-quality bespoke framing and secure crating for transport.

Certain works can also be shipped unframed if you prefer to use your own framer, or are shipping overseas and would like a more economical option. Unframed works are carefully packaged to archival standards and include professional framing guidance.
FRAMING

Unless stated otherwise, artworks are available unframed and can be purchased as such if you prefer to work with your own framer.

I also offer a bespoke framing service through Ro Frames, who take exceptional care in the handling and presentation of artworks. Using sustainable wood, museum-grade materials, UV-protective glazing, and conservation-standard, acid-free mounting techniques, each frame is crafted to preserve and enhance the work.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

To make collecting more accessible, I offer two ways to purchase artwork:

FULL PAYMENT
Payment in full secures the work and allows for prompt shipment.


INSTALMENTS
Monthly instalments can be arranged, with shipment following receipt of the final payment. A simple contract will be provided to protect both parties.

Please specify your preferred payment option when making your enquiry.

About the Work

I have been working weekly through my Journal de Bord series for several years—an ongoing practice rooted in real-time observation, much like a captain's log. This approach is inspired by the Japanese shichijni ko calendar, where each micro-season lasts only a few days. Nature is constantly changing, and I strive to capture those fleeting moments before they vanish.

This piece is part of my Journal de Bord series, shared with my catalogue subscribers each week. In this entry, I reflect on what I observed in nature, how the piece unfolded, and the specific moment that inspired the work. Below is the journal entry to go alongside this artwork.

Entrée n° 103

The weather here in Somerset has been glorious — blue skies and warmth in the air. Wanting to make the most of it, I took my sketchbook outside to draw, something I rarely do as I usually prefer the creature comforts of my studio, working from a cutting.It didn’t take long to remember why — a slightly Goldilocks-at-work situation. My pencil nib kept breaking, and I didn’t have a spare. I came back with another pencil, only to find myself too cold. The next day I returned — warmer this time, but with a strong wind that meant none of my subjects stayed still.

The works I did manage to complete are in a sketchbook made with Sennelier artisan paper from France — beautifully thick, with a rich, tactile texture and a sense of heritage. I tend to keep my drawings to simple outlines, focusing on the details to capture the composition of each plant. 

I had imagined filling the sketchbook quickly, but working en plein air slowed me down — there’s simply too much choice. In the studio, I’m more focused, often working from just one or two branches.Still, it’s been an interesting experiment — one I’ll return to on a hot, sunlit, windless day with plenty of pencils.

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