KAY HARE 

Faith Oil on canvas, 50 x 50cm 2014 ©kayhare This small painting titled ‘Faith’ has horizontal lines at the bottom right to indicate steps, a start to a journey. It is life, not a still life, but the present moment. The swirling circles of red, blue, and green indicate energy. Everything we see and touch is energy, all vibrating at a different intensity. Our thoughts carry energy; what we think creates a vibration that resonates with an equivalent transmissi

This large oil on linen painting took flight from the quiet magic of my garden, where humble sparrows and cheeky robins flitted between the branches, their melodies weaving golden threads through the morning air. In time, rarer visitors arrived—a flash of woodpecker red, a fleeting silhouette of a wren, and, in the wildness of my imagination, birds that might only exist in dreams. Each one became a brushstroke in the tapestry of my canvas. Birds of a feather, oil & 10c gold l

This thickly painted oil on canvas, 75 x60cm was inspired by imaginary white blossom trees. The delicate white blossoms evoke a sense of tranquility and renewal, their gentle fragrance carrying a subtle sweetness that soothes the senses and uplifts the spirit. White blossom trees have long been admired for their beauty and are believed to possess healing properties, offering comfort and hope with their pure petals and calming presence. In many cultures, the sight and scent of

I painted this whilst living in the South of France. The colours mimic the soft hues of the sunrises and sunsets, pastel pinks, blues, and greens. The South of France is renowned for its warm, sunny climate—long days filled with golden light that make the landscapes glow. It is here that the famous upper and lower corniches wind their way along the dramatic coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and the vibrant towns below. Jasmine garden, oil on linen, 1

The Vital Dance: Birds, Trees, and the Balance of Nature Birdsong at dawn, the flash of wings among leaves, the silent silhouette of an owl at dusk—birds are everywhere, yet their importance in the natural world is often overlooked. Their story, however, is inseparable from the life of trees, and together, they form one of nature’s most essential partnerships. Birds play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Many species act as pollinators, flitting from flower to