From the series ‘Chair Paintings’.
‘This large oil painting of the lovely wooden stool in the studio is a study of light and shadows streaming in through the studio window during one magical week of early Spring Sunshine in April. The sun was low and the days were still short, so the work needed to be completed fairly quickly - the use of my new Sennelier Oil Sticks were perfect for this work.’ (Joanne Headington)
These paintings are not only about chairs as a subject, though they can certainly be enjoyed in that way. The artist has used the subject of an old farmhouse chair to explore the spatial relationships and emotional responses to empty chairs in a room. She has explored themes of absence, waiting, longing and balance. Working over many versions with acrylic paint makes the work appear deceptively spontaneous.
‘Flow and movement became an important aspect of the painting for me the longer I studied the solid object of an old chair and then the shadows began to play a crucial supporting role in the work. ’ (Joanne Headington)
An original Sennelier oil stick painting on canvas. Signed by the artist on the reverse.
400 × 400 mm unframed.
Copyright © 2026 Joanne Headington. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.The artist hereby asserts their right to be identified as the creator of the painting ‘Sunlight in the Studio’.
All artwork will be sent with tracking via Royal Mail. Paintings valued over £100 will include added insurance.
You are welcome to collect the artwork in person from the artist’s studio in Mid Wales, by appointment - please use the contact form to arrange collection.
From the series ‘Chair Paintings’.
‘This large oil painting of the lovely wooden stool in the studio is a study of light and shadows streaming in through the studio window during one magical week of early Spring Sunshine in April. The sun was low and the days were still short, so the work needed to be completed fairly quickly - the use of my new Sennelier Oil Sticks were perfect for this work.’ (Joanne Headington)
These paintings are not only about chairs as a subject, though they can certainly be enjoyed in that way. The artist has used the subject of an old farmhouse chair to explore the spatial relationships and emotional responses to empty chairs in a room. She has explored themes of absence, waiting, longing and balance. Working over many versions with acrylic paint makes the work appear deceptively spontaneous.
‘Flow and movement became an important aspect of the painting for me the longer I studied the solid object of an old chair and then the shadows began to play a crucial supporting role in the work. ’ (Joanne Headington)
An original Sennelier oil stick painting on canvas. Signed by the artist on the reverse.
400 × 400 mm unframed.
Copyright © 2026 Joanne Headington. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is prohibited.The artist hereby asserts their right to be identified as the creator of the painting ‘Sunlight in the Studio’.
All artwork will be sent with tracking via Royal Mail. Paintings valued over £100 will include added insurance.
You are welcome to collect the artwork in person from the artist’s studio in Mid Wales, by appointment - please use the contact form to arrange collection.
