Zeal's Paintings

This design is for those who want to show their appreciation, affection, or something deeper to their endearing, whether it is a friend, or someone much closer, but always with a loving touch.

A design that helps brighten up the mood! :) Have a great day.

‘My Beating Heart’ _ Pop art This symbol is instantly recognisable and relatable, which is an addition to my pop-art. It is simple, yet very popular for it imbues what everyone yearns for, love. If it is given, it often received in different ways, but not always understandable, unlike this image. Whether it is instant, easy, a slow burner or challenging, the best is enduring love and that comes with a test of time. It is like a time and place that is for two, then again it could be like space, a voyage to who knows where.

‘Golden One’ _ Pop art This symbol is instantly recognisable and relatable, which is an addition to my pop-art. It is simple, yet very popular for it imbues what everyone yearns for, love. If it is given, it often received in different ways, but not always understandable, unlike this image. Whether it is instant, easy, a slow burner or challenging, the best is enduring love and that comes with a test of time. It is like a time and place that is for two, then again it could be like space, a voyage to who knows where.

This image is an original of mine that I had painted in my 'Flare' style, with all the intricate waves and bright, uplifting colours. The theme is a scenic one of crab catchers going around, collecting their catch in their clean, shiny emerald green boat. :)

This is some British themed pop-art of mine of the classic and iconic Ford Escort Mk1 which was initiated in the late 1960's. Although, this particular model is of the Mexico Escort Mk1. It remained popular all through these years and has revived much interest in the classic world of today. If you follow the link provided, you will be able to see various apparel and other products that you may buy if you fancy something. Many thanks for any likes. Zeal.

This is some British themed pop-art of mine of the classic and iconic Ford Escort Mk1 which was initiated in the late 1960's. Although, this particular model is of the Mexico Escort Mk1. It remained popular all through these years and has revived much interest in the classic world of today. If you follow the link provided, you will be able to see various apparel and other products that you may buy if you fancy something. Many thanks for any likes. Zeal.

This is some British themed pop-art of mine of the classic and iconic Ford Escort Mk1 which was initiated in the late 1960's. Although, this particular model is of the Mexico Escort Mk1. It remained popular all through these years and has revived much interest in the classic world of today. Many thanks for any likes. Zeal.

This is some British themed pop-art of mine of the classic and iconic Ford Escort Mk1 which was initiated in the late 1960's. Although, this particular model is of the Mexico Escort Mk1. It remained popular all through these years and has revived much interest in the classic world of today. If you follow the link provided, you will be able to see various apparel and other products that you may buy if you fancy something. Many thanks for any likes. Zeal.

This is some British themed pop-art of mine of the classic and iconic Ford Escort Mk1 which was initiated in the late 1960's. Although, this particular model is of the Mexico Escort Mk1. It remained popular all through these years and has revived much interest in the classic world of today. If you follow the link provided, you will be able to see various apparel and other products that you may buy if you fancy something. Many thanks for any likes. Zeal.

This illustration is quite straight forward and a reflection on a fact of life. I hope you approve, about the design I mean. Many thanks for your interest and any support given. Zeal.

The ‘Beaten Egg’ is more or less straight forward especially when one gets to learn the title, but there are clues in the background as to what it is pertaining to.

'L'oeuf ' gets its title from a play of words and the etymology of 'Love' in the game of tennis. As a lot of people know, the French word 'oeuf' stands for egg and I am referring to love as in romance and the nought in tennis scoring at the same time, too.

'First To Crack' is one of a series of illustrations I have come up with depicting some light hearted humour. These characters are two sportive or not so sportive fellas staring each other down before a bout. I wonder which one will be the fist one two crack!

Well, you know the theme; whoever lives in a shell should not throw stones. We all have something on us, so we had better not pick out on other's. It may be asking for it and besides, no one is perfect remember.

As with ‘Scrambled Eggs’ I came up with egg caricatures as pilots scrambling early in the morning for their old timer airplanes which are cooking timers. A parody of everyday life of people who are waking up early in the morning, rushing off to work.

Miming Eggs is a bemusing series of Egg Characters with a subtle twist of humour and of wording, with the hope of one getting the gist of it, perhaps a smile to go with it too. This is a combination of some of the characters portrayed till now, also available on their own, but not the only ones. There are more to come, so it would be nice of you to follow and comments would be nice too.......well the nice ones would be, meaning :)

As I am fond of satire and illustration amongst other art forms, I am in the process of creating a series that has to do with these egg caricatures I have called 'Miming eggs' and you may indulge as to why I called them that with a little imagination. It is fun doing them, but time consuming too and I really wish I had much more time to do these and much more. These in particular chaps are inspired by the saying 'Rotten Eggs' and it should be straight forward. Most realise it as soon as they know the title, with a little twist. It is a little fun, but try not to make fun out of them.......they're a bit nasty you know. Zeal.

Well, I hope you got the gist of it all at first glance! I would be glad if you made the connection from looking at the burly fellow and the conspicuous sticker which would be just as valid as the ubiquitous ‘Baby on Board’, perhaps with different connotations though. Maybe tantrums would be a common thought? Probably every driver has come across such a person with incident. Or, perhaps you know someone like that after all! Hang on a minute................. that happen wouldn’t be you looking in the mirror would it? Of course not, I am only joking.

Shakespeare is known all over the world for his great writing and some great quotes. Did you know that a lot of words we use even today came around from his writing and imagination. I have taken an abstract quote from his play 'Hamlet' and twisted it a little.

I do not know how you feel about 2016 , but it has been quite a peculiar time in my mind. A lot of my idols dropping off like Bowie, Terry Wogan, Ronnie Corbett, Mohammed Ali, Leonard Cohen and others as well. Apart from these special people passing on, we saw some rocking events that we never would have thought would happen. I am referring to winners, referendums, elections and the rest. Yeah! Wow! However, here I am around December at the time of finishing off this series of six paintings and I am still in my short sleeves. Things have really changed from thirty years ago, I am certain of that. My memories as a young lad was of me wearing a jumper (sweater) around October. Now that is odd and it is not the only big thing to think ab...

I came up with this sky diver which is the centre of this image derived from some pop art I like to make up. It has some powerful colours with impact, but I can imagine it with different colours too. I hope you like it and thanks for any support. Much is appreciated.

I came up with this sky diver which is the centre of this image derived from some pop art I like to make up. It has some powerful colours with impact, but I can imagine it with different colours too .------- Please check out my Blue version.--------- I hope you like it and thanks for any support. Much is appreciated.

A little nonsense fun character of a skeleton, definitely not too scary design. I like the light side of life!

This little creature was inspired by a real gecko that I noticed going up and down a drain pipe, returning every year after the winter season. I used to call it 'The Little Dragon' and be fascinated with its dexterity of climbing, but also its colours. They do really have beautiful patterns.

Starman he is, in the figure of a hero, never giving up and inspiring others with his imagination and bravery. I think this is fiiting of him :)

A fantasy depiction of a sheep aloft in the sky looking like a cloud, like in a dreamy situation, whisking away one's troubled thoughts, helping to feel comfy and cuddled.

Pollination.....Acrylic Based Mixed Media

Projection.....Acrylic Abstract Art

‘Affluent Influence’ is predominated by resembling pearls in many opulent pastel hues, with an explosion of energy and colour, giving a spectrum and metaphoric choices. These are choices of opportunities and aspiration with exuberance, shown by the explosive effect in all directions, giving off intensity and enthusiasm as in many of my paintings. Then again, one may find the opposite of what I have just mentioned and find being drawn into the middle of the painting, as it seems to have a pull to the centre too. Well the theme after all is about having an alluring effect on many of us, hoping to better ourselves in one aspect or the other. Nevertheless, one will almost definitely find oneself moving from the centre outwards, exploring th...

Pattern design for various products.

MISTY GROVE A beautiful Mediterranean landscape inspired by a farm in Malta and painted with a bit more imagination into this rolling olive grove. Warm in colour with its delightful green and summery yellows, it would suit most rooms decorated naturally with limestone colour, light browns, whites and earthen colours. This original painting is an acrylic on canvas and measures 80cm X 120cm. It is not framed; therefore the choice could be yours. I will also issue a receipt upon purchase of this painting which costs €530. Thank you for your interest. www.zealspaintings.com

Here I have come up with an abstract painting inspired partly from nature and the timing of making it. I guess every sort of timing can give an inspiration of some kind. This timing was cold in particular and I have long been fascinated with the intricate patterns that nature weaves during this season, hence the title. The crystal forming, the misty atmosphere and the freshness it gives. A lot of times it is also deceiving, looking ever so crisp and lit with sunlight, but the cold bites as soon as one steps into the outside air. This was enough to give me some idea to know what I wanted to paint more or less and then most of it was made up as I went along whilst painting. Composing the abstract as I saw fit , in other words.

Humble Buzz Aren’t bees humble amazing creatures that work so much and help keep nature going for us? They give us so much and we own a lot to them too. Imagine if we could have the same work ethics and take care of things as we are supposed to do. A lot more would be much better around us. I made this painting out of memory or imagination and went along composing this scenic image, painting everything as I know. Perhaps some may see the bees as cute, but certainly, they add a little more to the imagery as in real life.

‘Inverse’ is a minimalist abstract painting, but in a more specific description, it is geometric. Well after all, the geometric is derived from the minimalistic if not mistaken. I have been painting in and around of this style for some time, even when being oblivious of these movements, seemingly allured subconsciously as to speak from my creativity of light forms and amplifications. You will find a lot of light, flow and movement in many of my paintings, whether abstract or not. This painting lends itself to geometric art I guess even more so from the slightly illusionistic impression it gives off due its lines and amplifications. From the colour rendering, I gave an inward and an opposite outward disposition with the help of the con...

This is one of my bird series which I enjoy painting, where I like to use caricature and satire, employing human mannerisms and characters in the composition. Here, I used pastel pencil and ink on a Cornwall – Hahnemuhle 450g/m (210lbs) quality archive paper. My summery for this painting is thus:- Gratitude is a virtue and sometimes it counts to show it even when one does not really feel as pleased with the situation or the gift upon them. Most times an act of kindness really does come from the heart, at times not as much, but is more a diplomatic move. We will not always know how much effort has been put behind the gesture, though time often tells us so. Ways of life can also be taken for granted, especially with those we are...