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Paula Oakley Art
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Traditional landscape artist . Walking and painting my way around the picturesque county of Sussex, UK . My art can be viewed here https://paula-paintmyworld.blogspot.com/p/the-sussex-coast-on-canvas.html .No digital No AI . NO NFTs ! .
My thoughts return to the early days of Autumn when the leaves start to change and the paths and bridleways are a delight to explore "Autumn Amble" Acrylic on canvas 16" x 20"
#originalart #autumnpainting #landscapepainting #traditionalart #fineart #britishart
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A wonderful collection of the beautiful Autumn fruits, berries and nuts make up this still life composition . Nature's jewells 🥰 "Hedgerow Harvest" Acrylic on canvas #stilllife #acrylicpainting #Autumncolours #Autumnpainting #realism #fineart #painting
October 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
When the sun breaks through the Autumn trees creating wonderful golden highlights.......just magical ! 🥰
"Autumn Alchemy"
Acrylic on canvas (with golden highlights)
#autumnpainting #woodlandpainting #naturelovers #autumntrees #sussexlandscape
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
September 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This good weather has made me feel all seasidey 😁 So I thought it was time to paint .
"A nice cup of tea by the sea" Acrylic on canvas #acrylicpainting #originalart #seaside #traditionalpainting
July 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
So many Burnet moths up on the South Downs today ! #southdowns #nature #moths #wildlife #countryside
June 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New painting 😊 I have to say this was much easy to paint than it was to walk down ! 🤣
"The Bostal and the Beacon"
(Westmeston bostal /Ditchling beacon)
Acrylic on canvas 24" x 18
#acrylicpainting #southdowns #sussex #ditchlingbeacon
May 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Great Dixter looking stunning in the Spring sunshine 🥰 #greatdixter #garden #flowers #Northiam #Rye #Sussex
May 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Another lovely South Downs walk today 😍 I even managed to colour match a sheep ! The Phacelia and Clover crops look stunning! 😆 #southdowns #sussex #sheep #walking #phacelia #clover
May 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Everywhere looked so pretty this morning down by the River Ouse at Southease #sussex #cowparsley #hawthorn #riverouse #southease #wildflowers #nature #countryside
May 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A day of blossom and bostalls . A day of wandering around #ditchlingbeacon among the cowslips and other wonderful bits 😍 #southdowns #westmeston #sussex #walking #spring #chalkgrassland #southdownsway #fingerpost #wildflowers
May 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I found some more wonderful tree roots today....happy me ! 🥰🌳 #trees #nature #walking #roots
May 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I wonder who/what lives here ? It really looks like a little door ...... or maybe it's just my imagination 🤔🌳 #trees #nature
May 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I swept through a sea of wild garlic today ☺️ #walking #nature #wildgarlic #springtime
May 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A hot and sunny day so we headed to the sea where it was cooler .....cunning plan 😁
April 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Glorious sunshine and surrounded by wonderful scented wildflowers . A perfect day 🥰 #Bluebells #nature #sussex #wildflowers #walking
April 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Saw some rather wonderful fungi today and so very big ! 😍 #fungi #walking #nature #countryside
April 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I really do have a thing about trees ! 😁 Some though are more fabulous than others . On my walk today I found these ...ooooh ! 🥰🌳 #trees #walking #nature #countryside #rambling #paths
April 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It's just so fabulous to see the trees bursting into life . Dressed in their best Spring green gowns. My favourite time of the year ! 🥰🌳 #trees #springtime #walking #BurgessHill #Sussex #tracks #paths
April 24, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I took a walk on the wild side today 😊🌼 #wildgarlic #sussexwalks #wivelsfield #wildflowers #springtime
April 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A tiny snakey thing from my #southdowns walk 😁 #wildlife #grasssnake #nature
April 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Reposted by Paula Oakley Art
Did you know it takes at least five years for a bluebell seed to grow into a bulb?

In the coming weeks, wide seas of violet will appear across ancient and semi-ancient woodland.

📷 Steven Brookwell
📍 Wiston Estate

#SouthDowns #Spring #Easter
April 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I went to a ploughing match to watch some vintage tractors but this dog stole the show! 😂 #poser #ploughing #tractors #dogslife #sussex
April 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A few more views from my favourite walk from Rodmell to Kingston 😍 #southdowns #walking #Springtime #cows #sheep #countryside #sussex
April 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM