Painted during isolation in April 2020, this image recalls summer holidays and happier times, showing a pool populated by two blown-up pool floats in the shape of a donut and a flamingo.

I was inspired to paint this based on my own past holiday memories but also by the work of one of my favourite artists, David Hockney, who famously captured Californian swimming pools in vivid bright colours and shapes. I also feel influenced by a lesser known Japanese artist called Hiroshi Nagai, who found cult fame depicting a highly stylised take on the pristine beaches, sparkling pools, and endless blue skies of Tokyo's economic boom in the 80's.

The end result is a colourful painting that would brighten up any room in your home, or would make an ideal gift for someone who loves summer colours.

It is painted in acrylics on thick high quality A4 paper. PLEASE NOTE: the painting doesn't come framed, but I've taken photos of it in a white A4 frame for display purposes. A4 frames are easy to find however.
Size -
8.3 inches x 11.7 inches
21 cm x 29 cm
Roughly 1mm thick

I've been inspired to create work like this by classic pop artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Patrick Caulfield.

Postage will be first class and tracked, in a cardboard envelope and a plastic wallet for full protection.