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Based on real children’s teddies, Humphries introduces his take on the emerging artistic trend featuring classic toys with his new Party Animals collection.
Each character has found itself involved in a real-life celebration. Decorated with novelty hats and the aftermath of party poppers, the toys have a sparkle in their eyes as they look to us to explain how they became a guest at the party happening around them.
This curiosity is revealed through individual micro expressions, the slight tilt of a head, a raised eyebrow, a subtle smile. It’s this nostalgic warmth, safety and emotional connection that Humphries expertly creates by injecting animated expression into his still life subjects, whilst prompting us to reflect on memories, growth and the passage of time.
Painting in the style of the old masters, he applies thicker layers of oil paints and uses glazing and scumbling techniques to achieve rich textures, deep colours, and subtle tonal variations. The interplay of form, colour, shadow and light enhances the lifelike quality of the characters, whilst Humphries’ recognisable composition and vignette border bring a maturity and refinement to each piece.
This artwork is a hand-signed Canvas on Board and it can be purchased in a set.
Find out more about this collection here or alternatively shop more Nigel Humphries art here.
Once you've completed purchase, you'll receive a receipt via email. You will also receive a follow-up phonecall from one of our Art Consultants to provide confirmation and answer any futher questions you may have.
Once your order is placed, it will be promptly picked and then seamlessly passed on to the next process in our fulfillment system. This ensures that your items are handled efficiently and prepared for delivery without delay.
The next step in the fulfillment process is to mount and frame your artwork. This is expertly handled at our manufacturing headquarters in Birmingham, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
After your artwork has been expertly mounted and framed, it is prepared for delivery. The framed artwork is carefully protected with cushioned polyethylene foam around the frame, with additional protection provided by cardboard on both the front and back.
Most orders are sent via a courier, and you will receive full tracking details. For some delicate orders within the UK, we may deliver the artwork personally. If this applies to your order, we will contact you directly to arrange the delivery.
Our artwork is meticulously manufactured in Birmingham, UK, to ensure the highest quality control. Due to the made-to-order nature of our products, we advise delivery can take up to four weeks from the date of your order. This careful process ensures that each piece meets our exacting standards before it reaches your door. Click here for more information.
Please note that if multiple artworks are purchased within the same order, they may be delivered separately for efficient delivery.
Returns
We want you to be absolutely happy with your artwork, so we offer a 14 day cool off period for you to take a look at the artwork in your home and make sure you're comfortable with it. If for any reason you decide it's not for you, we'll either come and collect the artwork or arrange to collect the artwork free of charge, alternatively you can drop the artwork into one of our galleries.
For orders outside of the UK, the same applies - please contact us and we can arrange collection of the artwork. Click here for more information.
Based on real children’s teddies, Humphries introduces his take on the emerging artistic trend featuring classic toys with his new Party Animals collection.
Each character has found itself involved in a real-life celebration. Decorated with novelty hats and the aftermath of party poppers, the toys have a sparkle in their eyes as they look to us to explain how they became a guest at the party happening around them.
This curiosity is revealed through individual micro expressions, the slight tilt of a head, a raised eyebrow, a subtle smile. It’s this nostalgic warmth, safety and emotional connection that Humphries expertly creates by injecting animated expression into his still life subjects, whilst prompting us to reflect on memories, growth and the passage of time.
Painting in the style of the old masters, he applies thicker layers of oil paints and uses glazing and scumbling techniques to achieve rich textures, deep colours, and subtle tonal variations. The interplay of form, colour, shadow and light enhances the lifelike quality of the characters, whilst Humphries’ recognisable composition and vignette border bring a maturity and refinement to each piece.
This artwork is a hand-signed Canvas on Board and it can be purchased in a set.
Find out more about this collection here or alternatively shop more Nigel Humphries art here.
Once you've completed purchase, you'll receive a receipt via email. You will also receive a follow-up phonecall from one of our Art Consultants to provide confirmation and answer any futher questions you may have.
Once your order is placed, it will be promptly picked and then seamlessly passed on to the next process in our fulfillment system. This ensures that your items are handled efficiently and prepared for delivery without delay.
The next step in the fulfillment process is to mount and frame your artwork. This is expertly handled at our manufacturing headquarters in Birmingham, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
After your artwork has been expertly mounted and framed, it is prepared for delivery. The framed artwork is carefully protected with cushioned polyethylene foam around the frame, with additional protection provided by cardboard on both the front and back.
Most orders are sent via a courier, and you will receive full tracking details. For some delicate orders within the UK, we may deliver the artwork personally. If this applies to your order, we will contact you directly to arrange the delivery.
Our artwork is meticulously manufactured in Birmingham, UK, to ensure the highest quality control. Due to the made-to-order nature of our products, we advise delivery can take up to four weeks from the date of your order. This careful process ensures that each piece meets our exacting standards before it reaches your door. Click here for more information.
Please note that if multiple artworks are purchased within the same order, they may be delivered separately for efficient delivery.
Returns
We want you to be absolutely happy with your artwork, so we offer a 14 day cool off period for you to take a look at the artwork in your home and make sure you're comfortable with it. If for any reason you decide it's not for you, we'll either come and collect the artwork or arrange to collect the artwork free of charge, alternatively you can drop the artwork into one of our galleries.
For orders outside of the UK, the same applies - please contact us and we can arrange collection of the artwork. Click here for more information.
This artwork is a canvas on board hand-signed by Nigel Humphries.
This artwork arrives ready to hang, ensuring a hassle-free setup. Simply unbox, choose your perfect spot, and enjoy its beauty instantly.
Recreating a child's enjoyment of creating their own adventures with figurines and imagination, Nigel's artworks allow us to revisit the awe and wonder of our younger years. His adorable miniature paintings capture some of the world's most iconic characters, from Marvel and DC Comics superheroes to real-life music stars and the cast of the Star Wars saga.
In 1995, we opened our first-ever gallery in Stratford-upon-Avon. With just one goal in mind - to make our art accessible to all - our fledgling company began to spread its roots.
Every piece of art is mounted, glazed or framed by hand, with our bespoke framing service selected by our creative department.
Our foundations are built on a passion for art, and many of our staff (and collectors!) have been with us from the very beginning.
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