Oil 25cm x 20cm 10” x 8”
PAINTING PEOPLE.
REVEALING PRESENCE.
London-based contemporary expressionist artist capturing emotional truth through bold brushwork and punching colour.
THE ARTIST BEHIND THE CANVAS
Crafting Emotion through Colour.
Pauline Cushnie is a London-based contemporary expressionist artist and a Fine Art BA (Hons) graduate. Her practice centres on capturing the essence and presence of her subjects, prioritising emotional truth over literal likeness.
Working across oils, acrylics, and watercolours, Pauline’s work is characterised by bold brushwork and vibrant colour, conveying energy, depth, and psychological intensity. While her primary focus is on emotive portraits and still life, her artistic exploration extends to printmaking, sculpture, and life drawing.
Beyond her studio at Archway Studios, Pauline is a prominent figure in the London art community. She serves as the Vice President of the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society (the UK’s largest life drawing society) and is an exhibiting member of the Islington Art Society. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across London, including Valentines Mansion, Art Catcher, and Mall Galleries.
CURATED COLLECTIONS
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- Life Drawings
- Portraits & Figurative
- Still life & others
Oil
Watercolour ink
Oil 12 x 12” 30 x 30 cm
Oil 12 x 12” 30 x 30 cm
Oil 30.5cm x 40.6cm 12”x 16”
Acrylic 32cm x 36cm 12.5 “ x 14” (Framed)
Oil 35cm x 35cm 14” x 14” (Framed)
12x10” (Unframed)
RECENT EXHIBITION
Faces - Punching Colour
Valentines Mansion & Gardens
A striking collection of expressionist portraits and still life works, each revealing
the inner life of the sitter. This exhibition invites the viewer to engage beyond surface appearance, exploring themes of femininity, strength, and human complexity.
