Kirsty Wain (XX) - Cork Oak Tree in Andalusia - No Reserve

A vibrant original watercolour study by contemporary artist Kirsty Wain, capturing the rugged, expressive character of the Andalusian countryside. The composition centers on the distinctive, gnarled form of a mature cork oak tree, rendered with fluid, confident brushstrokes that emphasize its twisted trunk and sprawling canopy.
Wain utilizes a luminous palette of earthy purples, deep greens, and warm terracotta tones to convey the sun-drenched atmosphere of southern Spain, contrasted against rolling hills, native flora, and distant mountain peaks. The artist’s deliberate watercolour technique builds rich structural form and tone without sacrificing the transparency and immediacy of the medium.

Artist: Kirsty Wain

Title: Cork Oak Tree in Andalusia

Year: 2023

Medium: Watercolour on heavyweight paper

Dimensions: 48 x 30 cm

Signature: Signed and dated in the bottom right corner ("Wain 23")

Condition: Excellent original condition

All images showing the artwork framed are mock-ups for illustration purposes; the painting is sold unframed. This artwork has a 1 cm white border to allow for framing in a window mount / pexiglass or glass frame.

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Kirsty Wain will be included.

Shipped with tracked and signed service.
Frame not included

About the Artist
Kirsty Wain is a British painter currently living and working in Spain. Deeply connected to the Mediterranean landscape, her work offers an expressive, emotive interpretation of the surrounding environment. Drawing strong inspiration from Post-Impressionism and the bold colour theory of Fauvism, Wain uses vibrant hues, textured application, and fluid line work to capture the intrinsic energy, spirit, and light of a location. Her paintings, frequently focused on ancient olive groves, hillside pines, and sweeping terrains—seek to translate fleeting personal moments and deep emotional ties to place directly onto the canvas.

Wain’s distinct visual language continues to gain international visibility, and her paintings are held in private collections around the world.

´ I love colour. I love nature. I love art. Together, they are my language. ´ K Wain 2025

Artist Profile & Education
Background: British contemporary landscape painter based in Spain, combining her artistic practice with a long-standing career in art education.

Current Role: Head of Arts at International College, Costa Blanca, Spain

Education:

1999–2000: PGCE in Art & Design, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK.

1995–1998: BA (Hons) Art, Design, & Media (Visual Studies), University of Portsmouth, UK.

Key Recognition & Press
2026: Semi-Finalist, Tartget Painting Prize (Madrid, Spain).

2025: Featured artist interview in ArtDependence Magazine: "Kirsty Wain: Reimagining Nature through Colour, Rhythm and Serenity."

2014: Featured in the publication On Landscape: 41 Landscape & Portrait Artists.

Exhibition History
Recent & Current (2025–2026)
2026: HerStory, Manhattan Arts International (Curated Online Exhibition).

2026: Common Ground, Larry Gallery (Kortrijk, Belgium) — Group show featuring olive and pine woodland studies.

2025: Flowers & Leaves, Aurum Gallery (Altea, Spain).

2025: Albir Gallery Summer Festival (Alicante, Spain).

Selected Past Exhibitions
2023–2024: Regeneration, Hansard Studio (London, UK).

2023: Spring Exhibition, Gallery 151 (Estepona, Málaga, Spain).

2022: Summer Expo & Winter Collective, Gallery 151 (Estepona, Málaga, Spain).

2022: Summer Exhibition, Sotogrande Port (Málaga, Spain).

2021: Being with Trees, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery (Gibraltar).

2013–2014: ESCAPE (Solo Exhibition) & On Landscape, Malvern (Worcestershire, UK).

2013: Parallax Art Fair (Chelsea, London, UK).

2009–2011: Group Exhibitions, Hadfield Fine Art (Cheltenham, UK).

1998: Cubitt Gallery (King's Cross, London, UK).