Exploring the world through art

Exploring the world through art with Clarendon Fine Art

August 30th 2024 I 3-5 Minute read

As summer draws to a close, many of us find ourselves reminiscing about holidays and trips we’ve enjoyed or daydreaming about next year’s great escape! If you’re looking for inspiration for your next big adventure, the new release from Mr Brainwash is a great place to start – a pair of bold city pieces combining historic landmarks with street-style motifs in a stunning tribute to two of the most iconic destinations of them all, London and New York.

Time for Love and Heart & Soul by Mr Brainwash

Browse Artwork

A journey from sun-kissed memories to future adventures

Coastal Charm III by Philip Gray

Beyond the classic city destinations though, the possibilities are endless. Whether you are drawn to the wild beauty of a safari or the sophisticated allure of the Côte d'Azur, there’s no better way to keep those memories alive, or to inspire your next journey, than through the evocative power of art. Our unrivalled collection of travel, landscape and wildlife artworks offers a portal to some of the most breathtaking places on Earth, all from the comfort of your own home, so sit back and enjoy the tour...

Just The Two of Us by Dom Pattinson

Winter Burn, Argyll by Judith Bridgland

Your Next Adventure Awaits…

Towards the Deep by Antonio Sannino

If you are already planning next year’s travels, art can provide a wealth of inspiration, embodying the spirit of exploration and the thrill of discovering new places and experiences. Dynamic scenes such as Philip Gray’s series of Borneo, Nepal and China, or Steve Tandy’s vibrant ‘Le Grand Tour’ encourage a sense of adventure, urging us to step out of our comfort zone and explore the wonders of the world. A touch of travel fantasy can also help to keep our travel dreams alive, inviting us to dive into tropical waters with Dom Pattinson’s ‘Colourful Turtles’ or Antonio Sannino’s ‘Towards the Deep’, or perhaps to sail away into a new horizon with Jonathan Shaw.

Le Grand Tour by Steve Tandy

Colourful Turtles by Dom Pattinson

The call of the wild

Matriarch by Harry Skeggs

For those who find solace in nature’s untamed beauty, images of wildlife such as Harry Skeggs’ beautiful and dramatic ‘Matriarch’, Colin Banks’ mesmerising ‘Eye of the Tiger’ or Nick Oneil’s witty ‘Last Flight’ connect us with the wider world by reminding us of the majestic creatures that roam our planet and their environment, as well as commanding attention by bringing the raw energy and spirit of the wild into our everyday life. For an exciting alternative art style, the authenticity of a stunning bronze such as ‘Southern White Rhino’ from award-winning British sculptor Fred Gordon, offers a different way to admire these creatures. Whether you’ve experienced a safari first-hand or have one on your bucket list, these artworks offer a daily reminder of the wonders that await us on the African savannahs or beneath the world’s vast oceans.

Last Flight by Nick Oneill

Eye of the Tiger by Colin Banks

Life’s a beach

The Road to Portofino by Michael F. Rumsby

Nothing encapsulates the carefree joy of summer like a day by the sea. Andrew Tozer’s ‘Coastal Days, Portscatho’ and Christian Hook's Mar de Luces, capture the essence of coastal charm, while ‘The Road to Portofino’ by Michael F. Rumsby or Jeffrey Pratt’s ‘Tarifa from the West’ bring the warmth and light of Southern Europe into our day-to-day lives. These are artworks that preserve those precious emotions and experiences of summer, and can transform your living space into a year-round reminder of your favourite beaches and dream destinations.

Mar de Luces IV (Canvas Deluxe) by Christian Hook

Tarifa from the West by Jeffrey Pratt

Dreaming of warmer climes

Summer Splash by Ana Fernandez

As the seasons turn and the temperature drops, our minds turn to thoughts of warm and sunlit destinations. Bright and colourful scenes such as ‘Summer Splash’ by Ana Fernandez or Dylan Izaak’s ‘Burano III’ bring these dreams a little closer, whisking us away to sun-drenched landscapes even in the depths of winter. As well as being beautiful to look at, these pieces encourage us to lose ourselves in a summer idyll, and perhaps even to start planning our next getaway, as well as reassuring us that warmer days are always just around the corner.

Burano III by Dylan Izaak

Coastal Days, Portscatho by Andrew Tozer

Bringing the world to you

A Coastal Stroll by Sherree Valentine-Daines

Quay To Happiness by Tom Butler

Ultimately, the art you choose to surround yourself with can have a profound impact on your life. At Clarendon Fine Art, our collection is lovingly curated to offer something for every type of wanderlust, and each artwork is a gateway to a different world. Whether it’s a reminder of past adventures, a source of inspiration for future travels, or simply a daily escape from the routine, the right piece can transform your home into a personal sanctuary of memories and dreams and ensure that the spirit of exploration is always close at hand. We started this tour with the brilliant Mr Brainwash, so let’s leave the last word to him too – his advice? ‘Let the Good Times Roll’!