Original paintings by Sarah Darby.

Exhibitions & recent news

Current exhibition in Burford 6-16th June 2024

Third prize winner for Gloucester Art in the City judged by the Northern Boys and Haidee-Jo-Summers. Currently on exhibition in Gloucester Brewery, The Docks.

‘Rolling Hills in Orange and Blue’ | oil on panel | 8 x 11.5 inch

Featured on page 10 of THE TIMES newspaper painting plein-air at Polzeath
in Cornwall. Monday 13th December 2021

Pack of four greetings cards

Four blank A6 greetings cards with white envelope. £10.00 (includes postage to UK only).

 
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“For me painting is about the treatment of light and how it falls on a subject. I find reflections on silver and glass particularly enjoyable to paint and love exploring the tonal contrasts and making colours sing—it’s uplifting and a never-ending source of joy.”

— Sarah Darby

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A sure sign that spring is definitely here when you see fields of vibrant yellow oilseed rape going on forever to the distant hills beyond. 5x8 inches | oil on wood board | available #cotswolds #cotswoldlife #yellowflowers #smallpainting #sketch #
Feeling nostalgic about seeing my ceramic pieces from yesteryear. I did a degree in ceramics and textiles, and was much influenced by themes of freedom and flight and the emotive power of colour. I used piano keys, musical and aeronautical flight cha
Dropped off ‘Chives’ to replace one recently sold at @derwenthouseliving which was a quick little alla prima oil I did up the garden last year in the sun. 🪴 ‘Chives’, 2022 Oil on panel | £285 framed #chives #blossom?
Ranunculus and anemones which I have finally framed up after a couple of years of waiting to be rediscovered. I purloined a frame from another painting which suits it I think. The rain seems to be stopping now, hope you’ve enjoyed watching th
‘Backlit scabious in the garden’, 2021 Very pleased to have sold this painting today, thanks to @derwenthouseliving for displaying it in your beautiful interiors showroom. I have sold nine paintings in the last month from various clien
‘Field of Cotswold Poppies’, has been beautifully framed by the gallery owner, the choice of bespoke frame sets off the painting which now is proudly positioned in the window of The Coln Gallery in Fairford. I no longer own the painting
Paid a fleeting visit to Cirencester’s @crumpsbarnstudio today to drop off some flower paintings for their open exhibition ‘Festival of Flowers’ starting next weekend for the Kings Coronation and running until 28th May. Very lucky
This was from the other day and a gloriously hot sunny afternoon. Another little painting soon to be framed for the @sonnenhof_juliet_saasfee #switzerland #saasfee #saasfee🇨🇭 #paintingswisschalets #sarahdarbyart #pleinairpainting #pleinairmag #sno
‘The Alpin Express going up’ is currently heading home and along with a few more paintings will be returning to Saas Fee once framed. #switzerland #saasfee #saasfee🇨🇭 #paintingswisschalets #sarahdarbyart #pleinairpainting #pleinairmag
Poor visibility this morning meant the helicopters 🚁 couldn’t get out and avalanche bomb the mountains, so no skiing for any poor soul today unless you skinned up! Despite this, it turned out sunny and was a stunning day here in Saas Fee! Work

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