Gillian Ousby Studio

Gillian Ousby Studio Painter of Landscapes and Seascapes.Passionate about painting.Commissions taken. Do you have a favourite scene or view? Homes and gardens also painted.

Just lovely to have a little time today to develop last weeks woodland study. Whilst in the woods a late burst of sun li...
16/02/2026

Just lovely to have a little time today to develop last weeks woodland study.
Whilst in the woods a late burst of sun lit up the tree trunks beautifully. At the same time deep shadows cascaded onto the base of the trees, their roots and areas of the surrounding woodland floor. Its going to be an interesting study to develop. I hope you enjoy its journey. 😃🎨

in progress
on textured board


Brrr it was cold! 🧊🧥❄️But worth it 🎨🙂My February "warm up" work continues..Oil paint on "home made" peachy textured ca...
13/02/2026

Brrr it was cold! 🧊🧥❄️
But worth it 🎨🙂
My February "warm up" work continues..
Oil paint on "home made" peachy textured canvas covered mdf, (a delight to work on.)

Main aims to travel light and use a limited pallette of paint. To focus on shapes and local colour. Teasing out different tonal values and being aware of darks and lights. To develop the whole composition within a limited time frame (brrr❄️🧊). To try and capture the essence of cold winter woodland day, ensuring layers of background colours and wide variety shapes compliment the scene and allow the main players, namely the trees to stand out.

Its certainly been an interesting and enjoyable exercise, a good stepping stone for future work. 🎨🙂

I hope your Friday has gone well too.
Best wishes for the weekend xgill





Tree trunk studies🌿🌳My first outing of 2026 🎨🙂Ive taken a break from social media recently, I think it does you good to ...
12/02/2026

Tree trunk studies🌿🌳
My first outing of 2026 🎨🙂
Ive taken a break from social media recently, I think it does you good to do so every now and then. January and February are often family time months and I appreciate the different rhythm of the days.
But it's nice to return afresh to my art work today. I have always found trees and there different textures and shapes fascinating so what better way to warm up those little "grey cells" and dust off those paints and brushes.
I only had a one and a half hour window so despite the damp weather I wrapped up warm and went into our local woodland.
Good practice to remind myself about travelling as light as possible, limiting my pallete and more than anything just enjoying the moment. 😀
I hope your day has been going well too.
All the best Gillx




Just over a week ago I enjoyed starting work on a vibrant still life scene. Ive only had a little time to paint each da...
12/01/2026

Just over a week ago I enjoyed starting work on a vibrant still life scene. Ive only had a little time to paint each day but I'm pleased to see it progress. 🙂

The beautiful flowers in my mind are a celebration of life in all it's fullness; they are all tucked safely into the unusual shell like vase, they are all blooming in their own Safe Haven.🕊 They are residing in an Oasis of beauty and peace. 🌿🙂

I hope you enjoy seeing this paintings progress too.

Have a great week,
best wishes Gill 😀🎨





What a lovely afternoon, sometimes when you are having a bit of a play something interesting can appear.Lots more to do...
03/01/2026

What a lovely afternoon, sometimes when you are having a bit of a play something interesting can appear.
Lots more to do but an interesting start. 🎨😀




I hope the Christmas season has treated you well and you feel more refreshed for the days ahead. It is not always the ea...
01/01/2026

I hope the Christmas season has treated you well and you feel more refreshed for the days ahead. It is not always the easiest time of the year especially if the seasons of life have held sadness and loss. I do pray 2026 will hold new and good things for you.
I personally am looking forward to the days ahead. 2025 as all years do had ups and downs, times of great joy and times of sadness and loss but as that chapter closes it is important to look for the new 🙂. To cherish each day and enjoy what is good around you. To share love and laughter with friends and family. To enjoy all creation has to offer, from a walk in the park to a stroll along the beach. To me its the simple things in life that bring the most joy and pleasure. 🌿🌊🦔🌻

So embrace 2026, it's ups and it's downs and set your mind to discovering new and fulfilling things.

Live each day to the best of your ability and cherish life's simple pleasures.

All the very best to you and your families, may God bless you in this New Year.

Gillyx 😀🎨

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Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas time. Many good wishes to you and your family, Gill 🎨🙂
24/12/2025

Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas time. Many good wishes to you and your family, Gill 🎨🙂

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