Marja Brown - Sky at Play

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Original acrylic on canvas by Marja Brown, titled Sky at Play, a 50 × 50 cm image on a 54 × 54 cm canvas (depth 0.2 cm), signed and dated 2026, a unique 1/1 seascape in excellent condition from the United Kingdom.

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Artist: Marja Brown (Dutch-born, living and working in Dorset, United Kingdom; born 1946)

Title: Sky at Play

Year: 2026

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions:
Image size: 50 × 50 cm
Canvas size: 54 × 54 cm
Depth: 0.2 cm (unstretched canvas)

Signature:
Signed lower right on the front. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse.

Edition:
Original artwork. Unique piece (1/1).

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist's Dorset studio.

Exhibition History:
Exhibited at Salisbury Arts Scene, Salisbury, United Kingdom, and Unity Gallery, Andover, United Kingdom.

Documentation:
Supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist.

Condition:
Excellent condition. No visible damage, repairs or restoration. The artwork comes directly from the artist's studio.

Shipping:
The artwork will be shipped as an unstretched rolled canvas in a strong protective tube. The image size after stretching will remain 50 × 50 cm. Shipping the work rolled reduces transport costs and minimises the risk of damage during international transit. The buyer can have the canvas professionally stretched upon arrival.

Description:
"Sky at Play" is an original acrylic painting by contemporary artist Marja Brown.

Part of the artist's Meditation in Light series, this work celebrates the joyful interaction of light, colour and atmosphere across an expansive sky. Expressive brushwork and layered passages of colour create a sense of movement and energy, while maintaining the feeling of calm and openness that characterises Brown's work.

Inspired by the ever-changing skies of the British landscape, the painting captures a moment when light seems to dance across the horizon, inviting the viewer to pause and experience a sense of freedom, possibility and wonder.

Working intuitively from her Dorset studio, Marja Brown creates semi-abstract landscapes that balance atmosphere, colour and emotion. Her paintings are known for their luminous skies, expressive mark-making and ability to evoke a deep connection with nature.

This original painting has been publicly exhibited in the United Kingdom and is offered directly from the artist's studio. It is supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Seller's Story

I am a Dutch-born artist living and working in Dorset, England. For many years I have been inspired by the changing skies, rolling landscapes, and coastal beauty of the British countryside. My work is held in private collections and has been exhibited in galleries and exhibitions across southern England. I specialise in contemporary semi-abstract landscape paintings, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. My paintings are often inspired by moments of stillness, light, and connection with nature, with a particular focus on expansive skies and atmospheric horizons. Each piece is an original artwork created in my Dorset studio. The works I offer on Catawiki come directly from my own studio collection. Many belong to my ongoing "Meditation in Light" series, which explores the ever-changing relationship between light, colour, and landscape. My approach combines intuitive painting with years of artistic experience, creating works that aim to bring a sense of peace, space, and contemplation to the viewer. I am passionate about creating art that connects emotionally with people and transforms a room through colour, light, and atmosphere. Every painting is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is carefully prepared for safe international shipping.

Artist: Marja Brown (Dutch-born, living and working in Dorset, United Kingdom; born 1946)

Title: Sky at Play

Year: 2026

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions:
Image size: 50 × 50 cm
Canvas size: 54 × 54 cm
Depth: 0.2 cm (unstretched canvas)

Signature:
Signed lower right on the front. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse.

Edition:
Original artwork. Unique piece (1/1).

Provenance:
Acquired directly from the artist's Dorset studio.

Exhibition History:
Exhibited at Salisbury Arts Scene, Salisbury, United Kingdom, and Unity Gallery, Andover, United Kingdom.

Documentation:
Supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity issued by the artist.

Condition:
Excellent condition. No visible damage, repairs or restoration. The artwork comes directly from the artist's studio.

Shipping:
The artwork will be shipped as an unstretched rolled canvas in a strong protective tube. The image size after stretching will remain 50 × 50 cm. Shipping the work rolled reduces transport costs and minimises the risk of damage during international transit. The buyer can have the canvas professionally stretched upon arrival.

Description:
"Sky at Play" is an original acrylic painting by contemporary artist Marja Brown.

Part of the artist's Meditation in Light series, this work celebrates the joyful interaction of light, colour and atmosphere across an expansive sky. Expressive brushwork and layered passages of colour create a sense of movement and energy, while maintaining the feeling of calm and openness that characterises Brown's work.

Inspired by the ever-changing skies of the British landscape, the painting captures a moment when light seems to dance across the horizon, inviting the viewer to pause and experience a sense of freedom, possibility and wonder.

Working intuitively from her Dorset studio, Marja Brown creates semi-abstract landscapes that balance atmosphere, colour and emotion. Her paintings are known for their luminous skies, expressive mark-making and ability to evoke a deep connection with nature.

This original painting has been publicly exhibited in the United Kingdom and is offered directly from the artist's studio. It is supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Seller's Story

I am a Dutch-born artist living and working in Dorset, England. For many years I have been inspired by the changing skies, rolling landscapes, and coastal beauty of the British countryside. My work is held in private collections and has been exhibited in galleries and exhibitions across southern England. I specialise in contemporary semi-abstract landscape paintings, working primarily in acrylic on canvas. My paintings are often inspired by moments of stillness, light, and connection with nature, with a particular focus on expansive skies and atmospheric horizons. Each piece is an original artwork created in my Dorset studio. The works I offer on Catawiki come directly from my own studio collection. Many belong to my ongoing "Meditation in Light" series, which explores the ever-changing relationship between light, colour, and landscape. My approach combines intuitive painting with years of artistic experience, creating works that aim to bring a sense of peace, space, and contemplation to the viewer. I am passionate about creating art that connects emotionally with people and transforms a room through colour, light, and atmosphere. Every painting is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is carefully prepared for safe international shipping.

Details

Artist
Marja Brown
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Sky at Play
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Blue, Green, Multicolour, Purple, White, Yellow
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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