Paul Corfield

Escape into a world of imaginative contemporary landscapes with Paul Corfield's latest collection of limited edition and original artworks. A testament to his evolving technical prowess and unique artistic style over the past 18 months, Paul has honed his craft, delivering pieces that resonate deeply with a diverse range of collectors, capturing the essence of nostalgia and offering a sanctuary from the everyday hustle.

Paul Corfield 's signature style, characterised by intricate details and a dreamlike quality, remains intact in this new collection. Many of Corfield’s pieces represent places that hold the sense of nostalgia and the perfect place to escape to, and this collection is no different.

This collection transports viewers from the Scottish highland mountains to the serene Dorset coast and the tranquil shores of Lake Windermere, with each painting capturing the essence of seasonal change. From the warm hues of a deep orange sunset to the misty allure of grassland and the majestic grandeur of mountain vistas, Paul's work invites you to lose yourself in a world of tranquillity and serenity.

As you may have guessed from his work, home means everything to Paul, He has lived in Dorset all his life, and he has never lived more than ten miles from his favourite painting location of Middle Beach at Studland near Swanage. “I've probably painted it a hundred times – maybe more, If I look back over the last 18 years I’ve worked with Castle Fine Art!” he says.

One of the reasons that it’s important for Paul to have a home he really enjoys is that last year, he was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, a condition on the autistic spectrum which makes people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. It has helped him understand the way he lives and works.

“I like to lead a solitary life away from other people, somewhere like you see in my paintings with the little solitary house,” Paul explains. “I’ve spent all my adult life manipulating my life so that I could live each day in a certain way. I never really knew why, but just that that's what I had to do to be able to function. Then late in 2022 I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, autistic and that's what controls my every waking minute.

“I bought my current home ten years ago because it fulfils everything I need be comfortable in myself and I rarely ever leave its boundaries. That’s just how it is and I never really notice. I'm often in my garden studio often for two thirds of the day! Home is my sanctuary. It's the only place I'm not trying to fit in and I'm not having to mask my behaviour to appear like other people. With my autism I'm extremely driven or controlled by routine."

Paul’s art and Asperger’s have proven to be an incredible combination which has made him a prolific and successful artist. “I was good at art at school and my art teacher said I could have a career in art. So when I left school I applied to art college to study technical illustration. Based upon my portfolio I was accepted straight away, but the thought of being around all those new people meant that I eventually turned the place down. That was probably the first time that my autism had a real life- changing effect and it has done ever since.

“But my adult life has been very different to my childhood. Art was always a calling but I could never see a way to get past the barriers until I was in my mid-twenties and saw art as a way out of the regular 9-5 job that I hated. That’s when I really started to apply myself, eventually turning professional at 32”.

“As soon as I get up, I can't wait to get into the studio,” says Paul. “That burning desire is there every single day and it lasts all day long. I especially love being in the studio during summertime, when the temperature will often heat up to over 30°C by early afternoon and holds that same level of heat well past midnight. I love painting when it's really warm in the studio and when there's multiple fans blowing on me.

“Part of my autism is something called hyperphantasia, which means I have an extremely vivid imagination that never switches off. I have imagery, sounds and sensations running through my mind all day long, so it's very hard to focus on one thing. I'll often paint with the TV on, music might be on via my hi-fi, my tablet will be playing something on YouTube, my phone might be displaying something else - all of those things will be on at the same time and amongst all that I'm sat painting.

“Nearly all of my paintings are invented scenes from my imagination, and 99% of the time I never touch a painting once it's finished. I usually work on one painting at a time, I start at the top of the canvas and work to the bottom. Once I reach the bottom it is finished and requires no further work.”

Paul realises that his collectors connect very strongly to his paintings. “I hope they hang it somewhere nice, where the light changes throughout the day, and then they'll see that the artwork is a living, breathing thing. It takes on a life of its own and when the light is just right, it comes alive. At those moments they'll be transported off to another world.”

Soft, diffused lighting bathes each scene, casting a dreamy glow that enhances the sense of escapism. The carefully chosen colour palettes, ranging from soothing pastels to vibrant hues, evoke feelings of curiosity, wonder, and imagination, inviting you to explore every corner of Paul's mesmerizing landscapes.

Whether you're a long time admirer of Paul Corfield's work or a newcomer to his artistic vision, this collection promises to transport you to a place where reality fades away, and dreams take flight. Experience the magic of escapism with Paul's latest masterpieces.

Paul Corfield's art simply makes you feel happy – the rolling English landscapes, the stunning weather, and the roads which always lead to a cosy home – so we are delighted to introduce his collection of limited editions, Home From Home, which will transport the viewer to another world and lead us into summer.

From his Dorset home, Paul creates intricately detailed landscapes which are hugely popular with collectors, who always say how happy his work makes them, and in Home From Home, his pieces are infused with a more colourful palette. “With each successive painting, I don’t want it to feel similar in any way to the one I’ve just finished,” he says. But you can always rely on Paul’s works to be full of warmth, whatever colours he uses.

Paul Corfield, one of Castle Fine Art’s most popular artists, returns with an autumn collection of six limited edition works which are sure to raise the spirits of art lovers as we enter the darker days of the year. Paul’s contemporary landscapes show the English countryside at its best, blending rolling hills, green fields and blue seas mixed with his imagination, which Paul uses to create idyllic images of rural life that everyone can escape into.

Paul’s trademark intricate detail can be seen on these new pieces which show beautiful sunrises and stunning sunsets across his imagined landscapes inspired by his beloved Dorset coast, which have won a place in the heart of so many collectors.

Hand-varnished by our specialist atelier team, each of the limited edition prints is signed by the artist and framed in a complementing pine that has been sustainably sourced and has a metallic foil finish. The splendour of nature is captured on canvas through Paul's intricate details, including dot patterns, a magical haze effect and sparkles of purple and orange to make the colours sing.

Taking inspiration from his old sketchbooks from throughout his 15-year career with Castle Fine Art, Paul transformed elements from previous paintings, including trees and clouds. These works also include rarely-seen details, such as a river, animals and a bridge – making them a great addition to any existing collection.