Paint what you want to see
A studio update from Liz Foster, exploring new sunflower paintings, shifting colour palettes and the process behind recent work in oil and watercolour. Reflections on painting what you want to see, alongside a preview of new works soon to be released.
Deep Among the Grasses: Abstract Paintings of Memory, Landscape and Immersion
Deep Among the Grasses is a series of abstract oil paintings that explores the memory of being completely immersed in the landscape — those moments when the boundary between ourselves and the natural world begins to blur. It draws on childhood memories of long grasses, overgrown gardens and spaces that felt larger than life.
The story of a painting - Green Air
In The Story of a Painting – Green Air, I reveal how a large-scale work emerged through stages of acrylic underpainting, stitching canvas sections, and oil layers. It’s a journey of time, gesture and landscape energy condensed into a moment of visual stillness — a painting about air, land and memory.
Arnup Open Studios - 2025
Explore my latest series of abstract paintings at the Arnup Open Studios near York. Visitors will be able to see finished paintings, works in progress, and learn more about my process as a contemporary British abstract painter. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect directly with my practice and discover new, original artworks.
The art of the commission
Thinking of commissioning a painting? In this post I walk you through how the process works—from choosing size, material and palette, to understanding timelines and cost. Whether you’re new to collecting or looking for a tailored piece, I’ll show you how I collaborate with clients to create original work that fits both vision and space.
The story of a painting
In the blog post I share the creative process behind this oil painting, where I reduced vibrant colours and pattern to layers of white paint with subtle hints of colour.
