Mary West
Heatwave, Chipstable, Somerset, 2026
oil on board
11 ¾ x 9 ½ ins
30 x 24 cm
30 x 24 cm
'Heatwave' was painted after a stay at Chipstable in Somerset during the hottest week of the year. The days were long and we meandered through the woods enjoying the cooling...
'Heatwave' was painted after a stay at Chipstable in Somerset during the hottest week of the year. The days were long and we meandered through the woods enjoying the cooling shade. The countryside was lush and green after several months of rain and the hedges were full of wild flowers. The painting felt joyous and immediate to make.