Gardens in have long been featured in great works of art. Monet created a plethora of work centred around his favourite garden at Giverny and the waterlilies that he captured in his signature style have become iconic alongside the sunflowers and irises of Van Gogh.
Giant 3D Sunflower at the Van Gogh Experience in Newcastle upon Tyne 2026
Van Gogh is so adored now that there’s a whole travelling immersive experience dedicated to his work. People love his paintings because of their energy and the way he captures movement and colour. They’re not photographic but they translate the emotions he felt in each place.
Forth Lane in Newcastle upon Tyne has been transformed into a mural alley. This is a space that was dark and urban in nature but has been turned into a sliver of colour and an ode to gardens. The colours and childlike innocence of the painting brings a happy tone to what could otherwise be an intimidating corner of the city.
Forth Lane Alleyway Mural Paintings of Gardens
In early 2025, The Laing showed a retrospective of Nerys Johnson, former curator at the gallery and artist in her own right. She overcame the barriers of disability and made art even in hospitals. Despite the stark whiteness of her surroundings, she created vibrant floral paintings.
Nerys Johnson exhibition at The Laing - vivid floral paintings against black backgrounds framed and hung on an aubergine wall
Gardens represent joy, discovery and mystery - literature has captured this in the likes of The Secret Garden and Alice in Wonderland. Young girls find fantastical flora and fauna as well as hope, imagination and more. The gardens feel like safe spaces and such places stay long in our memories.
Pink Hibiscus - Limited Edition Linocut
Perfect for a home that needs a colour injection, this hot pink hibiscus print was inspired by the stunning hibiscus flowers that surround the apartment I stayed in one a holiday to Spain.
Created by layering 5 Lino blocks in 7 different colours, the inks and paper are archival quality and are designed to last.
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- Print size 30 x 30cm
- Mounted size approximately 40.5 x 40.5cm
- Oil based inks on Strathmore printmakers paper to ensure fade resistance
- Eligible for spreading the cost over 3 months with PayPal
- Edition of only 5
Find florals for other months here.
Want your print framed? Contact me to arrange a bespoke quote where you choose the colour and finish of your frame.
For customers in Newcastle, I recommend using Factory Framing Centre. Each print is wrapped in a cellophane bag to ensure moisture cannot damage it. It is then carefully wrapped with a personal note from the artist and sent via Royal Mail.
ℹ️ Additional Information (EU GPSR 2025 Compliant):
Edition size: 5
Hand-carved multi-block lino print
Printed in oil-based inks on archival Fabriano Unica paper
Print dimensions: 30 × 30 cm
Mounted to 40.5 x 40.5cm
Optional bespoke framing available
Shipped with protective cellophane wrapping and a handwritten note from the artist
Sent via Royal Mail
I have been creating work focussed on happy places for years and have dipped my toes into florals both in linocut and monotype print. The colours and organic shapes draw me in and they leave memory traces of their scent and where you saw each bloom. Chrysanthemum from stately home gardens swaying in the breeze in bright colours to roses lining manicured beds and an abundance of hibiscus in every colour draped over the apartments on holiday in Spain.
Part of the Tropical Autumn Collection, you’ll see a new detail every time you look at ‘Shadows of Chrysanthemum’. Subtle florals are hidden amongst pinks and blues, reds and yellows.
Created by building up layers of acrylic on the surface, this truly is a one of a kind piece.
There is only one of them so there’s no time to wait around.
Additional Information (EU GPSR 2025 Compliant)
Made by Heather Moore from The Peacock & The Printmaker
Printed on textured heavy weight paper
Printed using acrylic paints
One of a kind due to the nature of monotype method
Unframed: images shown with frames are for illustration only
Shipped flat with protective packaging to ensure safe arrival
Created in Newcastle upon Tyne
Over the course of spring summer 2026, I have built up a collection called The Childhood Garden. It celebrates all of those magical gardens and parks that punctuated my youth and stimulated my imagination. The 11 pieces in the collection feature lambs’ ear, fuchsia, clematis, popped, magical archways and imposing trees - all the ingredients for a wonderful day of play.
The Childhood Garden previews on 25th September 2026 and launches to the public the following day.
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