Brides in the Bath

Description:

At first glance, "Brides in the Bath" radiates an air of tranquillity and grace. Soft pink and yellow hues bathe the scene in warmth, while a bride drifts serenely among seaweed, her figure reminiscent of Ophelia’s poetic stillness. Nearby, three roll-top baths rest on the sand, the tide pulled back to reveal pairs of shoes peeking from the ends of each tub. The initial serenity, however, is a veil for a darker truth. This painting draws its chilling inspiration from the infamous Brides in the Bath Murders of 1910. By juxtaposing ethereal beauty with unsettling history, the work provokes a tension between what is seen and what is known, inviting the viewer to confront the fragile line between appearance and reality.

• A truly unique and original painting, only one of its kind in existence!
• Oil on canvas.
• Painting size: 24" x 36".
  
• This painting is on a 20mm stretched canvas, unframed and ready to hang.
• Framing on request, please get in touch to discuss ideas and your decor. 
• Your chance to own your very own hand-painted one-off "Buss".
• Signed on the front and reverse by the artist Anna-Marie Buss.
• Free delivery in the UK. 
• International shipping is through a fine art logistics company, handled with the upmost care (please note - if you are ordering from outside of the UK, your order may be subject to a local import charge upon delivery, which is out of my control). 
• Dispatched within 7 days but processing times may vary. I aim to send it as early as possible. Let me know if you require it sooner and I'll do my best.
• Prints available on request, let me know what size and whether you would like it on stretched canvas or an acid free fine art paper, and I'll give you a price. 

From the series "Beautifully Bleak"

"Beautifully Bleak" is a compelling exploration of the delicate balance between nature's serene beauty and the darker undercurrents of human existence. Each piece in the series invites the viewer to experience a quiet deception - where soft colours, graceful forms, and an elegant aesthetic mask a deeper, more unsettling narrative. Through this juxtaposition, the series challenges perceptions, revealing the fragile line between allure and unease. The result is a hauntingly beautiful collection that lingers in the mind, encouraging reflection on humanity’s darker side.

How is it created:

After many hours of research, planning and meticulous composition work, combining loose hand sketches with advanced digital techniques, Anna-Marie begins her painting. Working in sections, she starts by crafting the soft pink sky, skilfully blending oil paints to create a fluffy cloud strewn sky. Once dry, she carefully paints the figure and adds in the baths. She then adds in the background, and using a painting knife adds detail to the foreground in thick, expressive strokes to achieve a tactile effect.