Archive of Original Paintings by Alan Brain

This archive brings together original paintings that are no longer available — works that have been sold, gifted, kept in my studio collection, or otherwise retired from sale. Each piece represents part of my artistic journey and reflects the themes that have shaped my work: Space, Solitude, expressive abstract figures, the pull of Aviation Geometry, Minimalism, Surrealism and my deeper responses to War and Pollution.

Every painting here is a one-of-a-kind original created by me in my U.K. studio. Many now reside in private collections across the U.K., Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia. Others remain in my personal collection because of their meaning or their place in my development as an artist. Some of the paintings have been sold via international art societies such as The Royal Watercolour Society and The Society of Canadian Artists in Watercolour

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original abstract paintings collection — all unique, authentic works created to capture emotion, structure and imagination.

Alan Brain

Internationally recognised artist with work in many countries. He is now in the UK, you can see his details in Art in Dorset - he paints most days in his studio gallery there

Each of these archived paintings punctuates my journey and not once have I strayed from creating genuine original paintings. My journey like most artists began with realism and although satisfying at the time it soon became apparent that new steps were needed in order to create a true reflection of his passion. Abstraction became the norm..

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Enjoy looking through my archived paintings.

acrylic figure painting - Frank! Why is this acrylic figure painting called Frank? Look for a hat for a big clue. Yes it is a stretch but this artist loves Frank Sinatra. Look carefully and see ...

original abstract desert art edge of town

modern abstract art- Edge of Town Inspiration, that vital ingredient for any artist, can be triggered by the unexpected and drive a painting later. That is what happened with this piece of ...

art in Dorset-Spanish male paintings - Hombre

Spanish male paintings - Hombre This piece is one of my series of Spanish male paintings done in a minimalist way - no colour in the clothing for example. Painting figures can be tricky and my ...

Serene Minimal Paintings - A little and a LotLeaving out anything that detracts from the feeling of serenity without losing everything is the challenge when making a serene minimal ...

Abstract Aviation Art Most aviation art is representational, figurative, every detail is correct. I used to paint like that. It got tedious and predictable. I still paint about flying (I was a ...

original abstract paintings - contemporary painting Night Arrival

quiet contemporary painting - Night Arrival An empty airfield is the subject matter for this quiet contemporary painting in watercolour. Flying alone to a deserted airfield at night is a unique ...

Dramatic Aviation Art - Runway 13 Exciting moments created in watercolour, dramatic aviation art about the last seconds before landing in this case a difficult landing on by chance runway 13. ...

different aviation paintings. Guild of Aviation Artists

Different Aviation Pictures - Glide Slope Feel the thrill of flying in these different aviation pictures. This painting shows the approach to land when the pilot is concentrating on the glide ...

Contemporary War Paintings War artwork is familiar to most. Every village, hamlet and town in the United Kingdom lost men to the Great War. A monument bears their names. Many a son and daughter ...

surreal art today - paintings by uk artist - on the wire

surreal art today...surrealism did not begin and end with Dahli. It is alive and well the world over and this is an example from UK artist Alan Brain

Original Abstract Painting no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artistOriginal Painting Watercolour on paper Holding Backsold

Geometric Paintings Exciting Aviation Art Created with Geometry and Colour Geometry plays a major role in the creation of these captivating aviation paintings. Through the clever use of shape ...

original art Aerobatics - paintings that capture the feeling of flying

Aerobatic Painting - Spin Performing aerobatics certainly raises the heartbeat. It is exhilarating, breathtaking and at first disorientating. Never do them alone until you have mastered the ...

Original Abstract Painting a restful painting in minimal form - no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artistthe purpose of this painting is to use minimalism to ...

paintings in yellow blue and red - windblown

Concorde Inspired Art - Windblown That beautiful Concorde! It inspired me to paint several abstact aviation paintings celebrating the sleek form. This painting uses the delta shape of the wing, ...

Original Abstract Painting no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist Surrealism today is different from the days of Dahli. This contemporary example uses ...

acrylic abstract landscape paintings - Cutting Through This artwork is one of a series of acrylic abstract landscape paintings inspired by the desert in New Mexico. As you approach a small town ...

Original Abstract Painting no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artistOld orange. Calming abstract painting inspired by flying over the Arizona desert. Feel the ...

abstract aviation painting - No Traffic all is quiet now at this normally busy airport. everybody has gone home for the evening, no arrivals are expected. feel the stillness and enjoy the quiet ...

green and red painting with special feel - awakening

Original Abstract Painting no prints no copies, just the unique original painting sold by the artist. Art with a special feel that is hard to articulate with words.Original Painting Watercolour ...

alternative abstract-painting-encroachment

Deep Perspective Painting - Encroachment II Getting depth into a painting is the goal of many painters. It is achiewed with receding shapes in this piece of deep perspective art. Colour ...