Art of Espie

03/06/2026

26min long video of finalising this painting, with a variety of synthwave background music, and even a surprise style thrown in the mix.

This is not the full painting, it is the refining of details, that although look subtle, each micro mark of paint, layered, creates a rich landscape atmospheric environment.

in this video, I use acrylic paints in this fantasy mushroom landsc...

02/06/2026

I recorded some video today and edited together at a mix of speeds, normal, and various Time-lapse speeds.

I setup diffuse light tent above easel which has removed glare from painting.

This upload is a lower resolution of video, here is the youtube link for higher resolution

This is a new channel I'm starting and this short 3min 58sec video is the first art recording to be upaded

https://youtu.be/bvofYcPFtro?si=mSfeqyOsLI3PKDx-

25/05/2026

Some grass detailing of painting I've had to the side that I'm getting back to. Not completed the painting nor the grass.

14/05/2026

Last stages of latest Artwork that is now available on my website:
https://artofespie.com.au/product/valley-of-the-cat-original-artwork/

14/05/2026

Latest Artwork now available.

Title | Valley of the Cat |
Medium | Acrylic on Stretched Canvas |
Size | 46 x 92cm / 18 x 36″ |
Year | 2026 |

Framing | Unframed, Ready to Hang, Edges Painted Black |

Edition | Original Painting |



Story |

I have a great love for cats, and in the midst of working on a series of my more spiritual focused artworks, I wanted to get some new ideas together for my fantasy landscapes. I had cats on the mind recently, and I was considering combining ancient ruins in the landscapes and considered the idea of a giant stone cat temple.
As I progressed through the painting, it needed the life of the highlights in the eyes to bring forth a strong sense of life to compliment the dramatic sky.

I have spent a full month of working and reworking this painting, making changes and adjustments to capture the soft light, the atmosphere, to feel the softness of the grassy hills gently moving to a warm summer breeze, the sparkle and beauty of the slow flowing tranquil and serene river, with the added ambiance of the waterfall mist.

Golden light is something that has touched something deep within me since I can recall as a child, words are limited to express the majesty of a warm afternoon life, contrasted with the adjacent dark shadows. Warm soft light is an artwork in itself, poetic and profound, and I knew this is what this artwork needed, something deep and rich to touch something within the soul, as your eyes look toward the distance horizon catching subtle yet poignant highlights in the far off mountains, gently shadowed by the monumental ethereal clouds formations, powerful sun rays creating golden lining and dramatic displays of light with the complexity of the cloud formations.

I always pour my heart into my artworks, and I hope you will feel that in this particular artwork. |

https://artofespie.com.au/product/valley-of-the-cat-original-artwork/

10/02/2025

I took a photo of the original drawing, then printed out a copy to practice using new markers.

I am using alcohol based markers as they give a consistent colour, no streaks as happens with water based markers. water based have a place,  just not for what I'm working on at present.

I am yet to decide whether I will colour the original, abd I'm satisfied with this colour test version....although I'd change some colours.

The original drawing is available for purchase, scan QR code for direct link to artwork on my website.