Sylvia Johnston · Devon artist

Original paintings

A collection of Sylvia's current and recent work, moving between seascape, landscape and abstraction in oil and cold wax, acrylic, mixed media and watercolour.

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Dramatic Seascape by Sylvia Johnston

Dramatic Seascape

Mixed media seascape using oil and cold wax, capturing a dramatic coastal atmosphere.

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Dawn Break by Sylvia Johnston

Dawn Break

Oil and cold wax painting inspired by the colours of early morning.

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Low Tide by Sylvia Johnston Sold

Low Tide

Oil and cold wax painting inspired by the South Devon coastline. Sold at an Exmouth Art Group exhibition.

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Evening Flight by Sylvia Johnston Sold

Evening Flight

Oil and cold wax semi-abstract seascape, bringing together evening light, movement and the coast.

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Oil & Cold Wax on Paper by Sylvia Johnston

Oil & Cold Wax on Paper

A work on paper exploring dark tones and strong contrast using oil and cold wax.

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After the Storm by Sylvia Johnston

After the Storm

Oil and cold wax, built by blending and scratching through layers to create a stormy coastal atmosphere.

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The Light Beyond by Sylvia Johnston Sold

The Light Beyond

Oil and cold wax. Selected for the Thelma Hulbert Open Exhibition in Honiton and subsequently sold.

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Shoreline by Sylvia Johnston

Shoreline

Oil and cold wax mixed-media seascape inspired by shoreline texture and the Devon coast.

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Light in the Distance by Sylvia Johnston Sold

Light in the Distance

Oil and cold wax, inspired by living by the sea and the glow on the horizon.

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Reduced Palette Study by Sylvia Johnston

Reduced Palette Study

An experimental acrylic and mixed-media work using a reduced palette, painting knife and woody pencil.

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Mixed Media Seascape by Sylvia Johnston

Mixed Media Seascape

An exploratory mixed-media seascape with layered earthy texture and cool shoreline tones.

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Impending Storm by Sylvia Johnston Sold

Impending Storm

Oil and cold wax seascape exploring storm clouds, movement and an atmospheric coast.

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Marmalade by Sylvia Johnston Sold

Marmalade

Oil and cold wax on paper; a semi-abstract still life built from vivid blue, rust and orange forms.

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River Bovey by Sylvia Johnston Sold

River Bovey

Mixed-media landscape inspired by the river near Bovey Tracey and the movement of water through mossy rocks.

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Seascape by Sylvia Johnston

Seascape

Oil and cold wax seascape with energetic surf, layered blues and an atmospheric horizon.

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Evening Light by Sylvia Johnston

Evening Light

Oil and cold wax landscape exploring atmospheric evening light and a low reflective horizon.

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Dusk by Sylvia Johnston

Dusk

Mixed-media landscape in muted dusk colours, with distant reeds, reflected water and small birds.

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Way to Baggy Point by Sylvia Johnston

Way to Baggy Point

Acrylic landscape inspired by the path to Baggy Point, Devon.

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Croyde Bay by Sylvia Johnston

Croyde Bay

Acrylic seascape capturing Croyde Bay, Devon.

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Into the Blue by Sylvia Johnston

Into the Blue

Mixed-media coastal study inspired by Exmouth Beach, Devon.

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The Cottage by Sylvia Johnston

The Cottage

Atmospheric landscape centred on a solitary cottage and reflective water.

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Under the Sea by Sylvia Johnston

Under the Sea

Acrylic pour painting exploring flowing marine colour and organic forms.

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Floral Fantasy by Sylvia Johnston

Floral Fantasy

Abstract acrylic work with layered colour, texture and floral suggestions.

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Reflections by Sylvia Johnston

Reflections

Abstract acrylic work with layered colour, texture and floral suggestions.

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Before the Storm by Sylvia Johnston

Before the Storm

Atmospheric seascape capturing the stillness and changing light before a storm.

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Architectural Landscape by Sylvia Johnston

Architectural Landscape

Mixed-media landscape combining wind turbines, layered hills and architectural forms.

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Reflections Otter Mouth by Sylvia Johnston

Reflections Otter Mouth

Acrylic painting-knife seascape inspired by reflections around Otter Mouth.

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Beer Head by Sylvia Johnston

Beer Head

Expressive cliff and seascape inspired by Beer Head on the Devon coast.

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Maris by Sylvia Johnston

Maris

Abstract coastal work inspired by living by the sea and seeing sailing boats.

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On the Moor by Sylvia Johnston

On the Moor

Expressive landscape study inspired by the open moorland of Devon.

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Field of Gold by Sylvia Johnston

Field of Gold

Acrylic landscape built around sweeping fields, dramatic skies and a bold band of gold.

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Autumn Reflections by Sylvia Johnston

Autumn Reflections

Acrylic painting-knife study of autumn woodland and reflected light.

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Crashing Waves by Sylvia Johnston

Crashing Waves

Acrylic seascape capturing waves breaking against the rocks.

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Reflections, Topsham by Sylvia Johnston

Reflections, Topsham

Estuary scene inspired by Topsham, the Exe Estuary and the Lock Keeper's Cottage.

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The Light by Sylvia Johnston

The Light

Acrylic semi-abstract landscape exploring bands of light, water and earth.

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Seaton Bay by Sylvia Johnston

Seaton Bay

Acrylic-on-canvas coastal view of Seaton Bay, Devon.

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The Pink Cottage by Sylvia Johnston

The Pink Cottage

Acrylic-on-board landscape with a pink sky and secluded cottage among the hills.

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Evening Light (2021) by Sylvia Johnston

Evening Light (2021)

Acrylic and acrylic-ink abstract landscape exploring evening light across water and sky.

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Speed by Sylvia Johnston

Speed

Expressive acrylic abstract using sweeping lines and warm, fast-moving colour.

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Lockdown Thoughts of Travel by Sylvia Johnston

Lockdown Thoughts of Travel

Mixed-media abstract made during lockdown, reflecting thoughts of travel.

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The Green Field by Sylvia Johnston

The Green Field

Acrylic abstract landscape with vivid green fields, red earth and dark hills.

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The Bridge by Sylvia Johnston

The Bridge

Watercolour and ink landscape study.

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Blackpool Mill Cottage, Hartland by Sylvia Johnston

Blackpool Mill Cottage, Hartland

Expressive landscape of Blackpool Mill Cottage, Hartland.

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Playing with Colour and Shapes by Sylvia Johnston

Playing with Colour and Shapes

Acrylic abstract exploring colour, shape, pattern and layered marks.

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