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Current Works

The paintings shown here form an evolving body of work centred on intimacy, human connection, and the quiet language of touch. Using sand and acrylic, the surfaces combine texture, depth, and luminosity to create figures that are both universal and emotionally immediate.

A warm-toned painting of two featureless figures in a relaxed embrace, with the woman’s head against the man’s chest, her arms around his shoulders, his hands at her waist, and light falling directly onto them with a glow behind.

Knowing

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 90 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

Through a tender interplay of form, light, and warmth, this painting evokes a sense of intimacy and emotional closeness. The composition is guided less by narrative than by atmosphere, allowing the figures to suggest connection, tenderness, and stillness. Rich, warm tones lend the work a sense of comfort and depth.

A beautiful painting of a couple on love holding each other. His back is towards the viewer and she rests her head in his neck.

Just Between Us

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 90 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

There is a luminous atmosphere that gathers between and around the couple. The warm tonal range and chiaroscuro effect lend the work a timeless, intimate quality, balancing softness with visual drama.

A painting of a couple lying on the ground. The female resting on the male who is supporting her lovingly.

The Weight of Tenderness

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 180 cm (w) x 100 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

Through a quietly intimate pose, this painting touches on tenderness, trust, and emotional support. The composition is deliberate in its simplicity, creating a sense of stillness and closeness that gives the work a calm, enduring presence.

A painting of two figures tightly wrapped around each other in darkness, with a bright lava-like glowing light between them, an earthy textured surface, and a circular form created by their entwined bodies.

Recharge

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 60 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

This painting depicts two figures intricately wrapped around one another in a deeply entwined, almost elemental embrace. Set within darkness, the composition is animated by a bright central glow that appears molten, lava-like, and alive with energy, illuminating the earthy texture of the surface. The circular form created by the figures gives the work a powerful sense of unity, grounding, and radiating field-like presence.

A painting of a loving couple in a supportive embrace.

You Know

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 60 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

There is a deeply introspective quality about this painting and pose. The reciprocal gentle touch between them reinforces a bond of mutual care. Wrapped in an ethereal white glow, the work carries a sense of love and support that feels both powerful and all-encompassing.

A textured painting of two faceless figures in a gentle embrace, with warm light falling from above and shadow behind them, creating a sense of being surrounded by both light and darkness.

Tenderness

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 60 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

A tender embrace defines this composition. Two figures hold onto each other. Warm illumination gently falls across their forms creating an emotive work that captures love as both a physical and atmospheric presence.

A textured painting of a loving couple lying together against a dark background, with the female figure reclining back into the male’s support as his arms, legs, and body cushion her, and her hand touching his leg and arm.

Synthesis

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 160 cm (w) x 100 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

With the intertwined figures and restrained palette, this painting conveys a sense of intimacy, comfort, and emotional unity. The dark background and warm earthy surface create a rich contrast that gives the work depth and presence, while the composition suggests protection, stillness, and connection.

Two females with heads together and hands on each others waists. A loving pose with light shining behind them.

Resonance

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 90 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

Through a tender and unified embrace, this work reflects themes of closeness, affection, and shared strength. The light behind the figures softens the composition, creating a luminous atmosphere that enhances its sense of stillness and emotional resonance.

A painting of a couple holding each other close.

Eternally Yours

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 90 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

Through a close and protective embrace, this painting conveys intimacy, shelter, and emotional connection. Warm colour and a soft metallic shimmer create a contemporary elegance that feels both distinctive and timeless.

A textured painting of two figures with a deep emotional connection.

Unending

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 90 cm (w) x 90 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

Unending captures a moment of intimacy. Two entwined figures sit in a protective embrace, their forms softened and stripped of detail, allowing the emotional resonance to take precedence. A subtle luminosity glows between them, suggesting a bond that extends beyond the physical. The textured surface enhances the feeling of timeless expression of connection and enduring love.

A female figure lies curled on her side in darkness, with a soft glowing light emanating from within her body.

Lux Perpetua

Sand and acrylic on canvas, 110 cm (w) x 60 cm (h) x 4 cm (d)

This contemplative painting presents a female figure, curled gently into herself in a posture of quiet stillness. A soft inner radiance emanates from within her core, casting a subtle glow into the surrounding darkness and suggesting a light that is deeply internal rather than externally imposed.

Abigail Humphries Studio & Gallery
Quality Square
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 1AR
 

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