Exploring Abstraction
Original Art by Anna Shelvey
Step into the vibrant world of Anna Shelvey’s acrylic paintings, where coastal and architectural influences are shaped by intuitive creativity.
Each original work invites personal interpretation, echoing a journey of exploration and expression
About the Artist
My work is rooted in emotion, atmosphere and experimentation. Drawn to the sea and coastal landscapes around Thanet and Brighton, I create expressive abstract paintings inspired by movement, light and changing weather.
Painting has become a way of continuing through uncertainty, self-doubt and constant questioning while still choosing to create. Some pieces arrive instinctively, others through pulling apart familiar processes and rebuilding them in a different way. I’m interested in the tension between control and freedom, and in creating work that feels emotionally honest rather than overly polished.
Working primarily with acrylic paint and acrylic mediums, I use layering, abrasion and mark-making to create surfaces that evoke weather, erosion, movement and memory. My process is intuitive and experimental, often allowing the painting to reveal its own direction as it develops.
I am a selected member of the East Kent Art Society.
In 2026, my work was exhibited at Creative Maidstone, selected for the In A Space Open Call Exhibition in Whitstable (23–26 May and 30–31 May 2026), and selected to exhibit in Bodies of Water at Square Gallery (27 June – 8 August 2026).
Original paintings and selected fine art prints available.
Featured Works
Through architecture and seascape, I examine the push and pull between control and freedom. The rigid lines echo my desire for structure, while the shifting tides of the sea remind me of the beauty of letting go. My paintings capture the dialogue between the constraints we impose and the possibilities we discover when we release them.
Coastal Inspirations
Evoking the sense of freedom and release found in coastal landscapes, where light and color flow and shift with endless possibility.
Architectural Explorations
Explore the depth of control and emotion through layered acrylics, showcasing the balance of chaos, control and calm.
Works in 2026
Original paintings and selected fine art prints available.
E-mail: annashelvey@outlook.com
Shop: www.artbyannashelvey.etsy.com
Address: Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom