Adrian Paye
— The artist
Of rainwater, sticks & pipettes
I live in the Borrowdale valley and draw inspiration from its volcanic and rich mineral landscapes. All my work uses rainwater collected from my studio roof or from the nearby beck. For me, this ensures an intimate connection to this special environment. I prefer not to use traditional brushes but favour sticks, pipettes, knives, scrapers and other unconventional implements. This creates spontaneity to explore texture and movement in ways that mirror the wild beauty of the world around me.
— Selected work
Series, ongoing & archived.
A small selection from the studio. Some are working bodies of work; others are commissions or short suites. The complete catalogue is below.
I am not painting places. I am painting what is left of them, on me.— from the studio, 2025
— Index
The full catalogue.
Every series, ongoing or archived. Click through to see the work, or write for a private viewing.
- 01 What Lies Within Nine paintings which explore what we choose to reveal about ourselves and what we choose to keep hidden. 9 works
- 02 Landscapes I am not painting places, I paint what is left of them in my soul 19 works
- 03 The Human Response How can we respond to global news? One answer is to paint... 6 works
- 04 Cottage in the Wood Four paintings commissioned for an award winning Michelin star restaurant in Keswick. 7 works
- 05 Legacy Some older pieces from the archives 11 works