Laura Callaghan Art

17/11/2025

'Miss You Already'

Original Oil on Canvas, 40cm x 50cm

My intimate and melancholic study of distance and enduring affection. This original oil painting captures a window pane at the fleeting moment of dusk, heavily veiled by rain. The scene is dominated by a wash of the cool, muted tones, suggesting the rapidly fading light of day. Through the blurry glass, faint, abstracted silhouettes of the outside world, trees, grass, and the last hazy streaks of the setting sun are just visible, grounding you in a moment of travel or transition.

​My focal point is the simple yet powerful love heart, deliberately etched into the condensation, a universal symbol of devotion carved into the temporary veil of the window. The rivulets of rain streaming down the glass are rendered with sharp, glistening detail, suggesting not just a downpour, but the silent, prismatic trace of a tear or two shed in anticipation.

'Miss You Already,' is a profound reflection on the strength of a love that aches across distance, holding a hopeful promise for that moment that 'we meet again.'

I hope you love this piece as much as I did creating it.

This canvas is ready to hang with a wooden floating frame and will look beautiful on any wall.

Head to www.lauracallaghanart.com for more details.

Original Oil paintings, mixed media art

16/11/2025

Really enjoyed working on this one ❤️

16/11/2025

'Miss You Already'

Original Oil on Canvas, 40cm x 50cm

My intimate and melancholic study of distance and enduring affection. This original oil painting captures a window pane at the fleeting moment of dusk, heavily veiled by rain. The scene is dominated by a wash of the cool, muted tones, suggesting the rapidly fading light of day. Through the blurry glass, faint, abstracted silhouettes of the outside world, trees, grass, and the last hazy streaks of the setting sun are just visible, grounding you in a moment of travel or transition.

​My focal point is the simple yet powerful love heart, deliberately etched into the condensation, a universal symbol of devotion carved into the temporary veil of the window. The rivulets of rain streaming down the glass are rendered with sharp, glistening detail, suggesting not just a downpour, but the silent, prismatic trace of a tear or two shed in anticipation.

'Miss You Already,' is a profound reflection on the strength of a love that aches across distance, holding a hopeful promise for that moment that 'we meet again.'

I hope you love this piece as much as I did creating it.

This canvas is ready to hang with a wooden floating frame and will look beautiful on any wall.

Head to my website for further details, link in my bio.

08/11/2025

Working on a composition style which I've never attempted before... check back for updates, here's a little snippet...

05/11/2025

"Midnight Whispers"

​My original oil painting transports you to the deep, enigmatic embrace of a moody midnight ocean.

The canvas breathes with the raw power and serene mystery of the sea under the cloak of darkness.

​A solitary, twinkling moon, a soft beacon in the inky sky, pierces through a veil of subtly rendered clouds, casting an ethereal glow that hints at hidden depths. Its light is not harsh, but a gentle, almost wistful luminescence, just enough to illuminate the dramatic sweep of the sky.

​Below, the vast expanse of the ocean responds, a canvas of liquid velvet where countless shimmering stars have tumbled from the heavens, scattering their light across the restless surface. Each delicate reflection is a tiny, dancing jewel, creating a path of broken light that draws the eye into the painting's depths.

​My skillful use of oils captures the water's heavy, undulating presence, conveying both its immense power and its tranquil, introspective beauty.

This piece is a contemplation of the sublime, inviting observers to lose themselves in the quiet grandeur of a starlit, slumbering sea.

Head to my website, linked on my page, for more info. Free delivery for UK and Ireland, international shipping available.

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04/11/2025

"SOLITUDE"

​This original oil on canvas captures a stunning moment of seasonal contrast and visual drama. The focal point is an intensely vibrant red-leafed tree, a powerful beacon of colour that commands the viewer's immediate attention.

The saturation achieved through the oil medium makes this foliage seem to burn with an internal light, a final, brilliant declaration before winter sets in.

​This fiery sentinel stands starkly against a somber backdrop, a forest of large, towering trees rendered entirely leafless and skeletal. The dark, vertical lines of these massive trunks frame this tree, underscoring its uniqueness and amplifying the sense of seasonal transition and quiet solitude.

​Below, the forest floor is a richly textured tapestry of mottled greens. This painterly floor—likely a mix of mosses, decaying leaves, and damp earth—provides a beautiful complexity that grounds the scene. The interplay of the rough green textures against the smooth, bold red creates a dynamic tension that is both visually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

​The entire composition is a powerful meditation on contrast—between life and dormancy, warmth and coolness, and the spectacular, fleeting moments of the natural world.

Take a look at my website for further details and to purchase this piece which is ready to hang on a wall.
All my artwork is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity is included with all pieces.

04/11/2025

"SERENITY I & SERENITY II "

​These two original oil on canvas paintings capture a moment of quiet, wild beauty, setting the delicate forms of nature against a breathtaking expanse of colour.

​The foreground features a tapestry of wildflowers and reeds, rendered with textural precision that speaks to the rich versatility of oil paint. You can almost feel the gentle movement of the reeds and the soft flutter of the wildflower petals. These elements provide an organic, earthy contrast to the stunning colour field behind them.

​I do hope your eye is immediately drawn to the majestic backgrounds, a luminous, enveloping shade of deep turquoise. This colour is more than just a setting, it acts as a silent, powerful sanctuary. Its depth creates an atmospheric mood, suggesting an expansive, summer sky just before dusk, or the intriguing shadows of a hidden pond.

The richness of the oil medium ensures this turquoise is complex and multi-layered, giving the painting a contemporary intensity.

​These two pieces of botanical art beautifully balances fragility and strength, celebrating the transient beauty of the natural world while anchoring it in an unforgettable, vibrant depth of colour.

Head to my website for further details or to purchase these 2 stunning works. All artwork is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity accompanies each one. Free delivery for UK and Ireland, international shipping available.

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04/11/2025

Urban Dreamscape: A Study in Light and Softness
"CITY LIMITS I"

​This original oil on canvas captures the thrilling, yet distant, energy of a metropolis seen through a veil of soft focus. It is a mesmerizing study in bokeh, transforming the chaotic brilliance of city lights into a harmonious, ethereal dreamscape.

​The canvas is dominated by a constellation of luminous circles and orbs, where the rich texture and depth of the oil paint truly shine.

The circles—ranging from brilliant pinpricks of electric yellow and fiery red to deep washes of sapphire blue and emerald green—represent the blurred streetlights, car headlamps, and glowing windows of a sprawling urban center.

​The effect is one of quiet wonder and contemplation. The painting plays with the viewer's perception, suggesting both immense distance and intimate, sparkling detail. The subtle blurring and layering characteristic of the bokeh effect lend the piece a beautiful softness, transforming the stark geometry of the city into a field of pure, vibrant light.

​Ultimately, this artwork is less about the architecture and more about the feeling of the city at night—a vibrant, shimmering energy held safely and mysteriously at arm's length.

To view please head to my website which is linked on my page, all artwork is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity accompanies each piece.

04/11/2025

"Midnight Whispers"

​This original oil painting transports you to the deep, enigmatic embrace of a moody midnight ocean.

The canvas breathes with the raw power and serene mystery of the sea under the cloak of darkness.

​A solitary, twinkling moon, a soft beacon in the inky sky, pierces through a veil of subtly rendered clouds, casting an ethereal glow that hints at hidden depths. Its light is not harsh, but a gentle, almost wistful luminescence, just enough to illuminate the dramatic sweep of the sky.

​Below, the vast expanse of the ocean responds, a canvas of liquid velvet where countless shimmering stars have tumbled from the heavens, scattering their light across the restless surface. Each delicate reflection is a tiny, dancing jewel, creating a path of broken light that draws the eye into the painting's depths.

​My skillful use of oils captures the water's heavy, undulating presence, conveying both its immense power and its tranquil, introspective beauty. This piece is a contemplation of the sublime, inviting observers to lose themselves in the quiet grandeur of a starlit, slumbering sea.

From conception to the finished works.

A one of a kind original oil on canvas painting, signed on the reverse by myself, a certificate of authenticity accompanies all my artwork. For further details please head to my website linked in my page. Free delivery for UK and Ireland, international shipping available.

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04/11/2025

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Original Oil paintings, mixed media art