‘The Last Light Collection’ - Mini original painting on canvas, part of The Last Light Collection by Kate Shephard.

The Last Light Collection — Ten Original Mini Paintings Inspired by the Dorset Coast

You know that moment just before dark, when everything goes a bit quiet, the sky goes all soft and golden and the sea seems to hold its breath? That’s my favourite time of day on the Dorset coast. There’s something about the light at dusk — especially when it fades over the Purbeck Hills — that I just completely love. 

That feeling is what inspired The Last Light Collection.

‘The Last Light Collection’ - A small original painting with soft pinks, teals and gold, ready to hang.

I’ve been working on these ten little paintings over the past couple of weeks and I have to say, they are some of my most favourite pieces I’ve ever made. Each one is an original acrylic painting on canvas — just 20x20cm — but don’t let the size fool you. They are full of colour, full of mood, and each one has its own personality. Soft blush pinks, smoky teals, warm golds… and a little touch of sparkly gold on every single one, which catches the light in the most gorgeous way.

No two are the same, and there is only one of each. Once they go, they go! And I will not be making prints of these.

I painted these thinking about the people who love original art but might want to start their collection with something a little more accessible in size — or anyone looking for a really beautiful, meaningful gift this Christmas. These aren’t prints. They’re the real thing, painted by hand, ready to hang straight away.

‘The Last Light Collection’ - Original mini oil painting on canvas, abstract seascape art inspired by the Dorset coast.

I genuinely hope one of these finds its way into your home — pop over LAST LIGHT COLLECTION HERE to take a look at all of them - I’d love to know which one is your favourite! 💛

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