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This large-scale painting, entitled Summer, represents warmth, abundance, and vitality — a season of long days, bright light, and nature at its fullest, inviting energy, joy, and connection. London artist Will Foster created a series of 6 paintings for the hotel Lift Lobbies, inspired by the color symphony of a garden’s changing seasons. Each painting captures the rhythmic energy and fluid transitions of both nature and sound, creating a dynamic visual experience. The artist was inspired by expressive abstract works by 20th century painter Joan Mitchell. 


On the opposite wall, a smaller painting by Scottish artist Kim Scouller features a portrait of the famous opera singer Nellie Melba, one of the historic characters featured at the hotel. Kim Scouller’s portraits aim to inhabit a feeling of the depicted characters through bold colour and lively brushwork. Quiet reflection is channelled into bold painterly brushstokes, giving pause to examine and process the subject, recording it in paint.

About the Artist

Will Foster studied Fine Art at Wimbledon School of Art before embarking on a career in film as a set painter, stylist and designer. Choosing to concentrate on building his own business in the interior design industry, Will has spent the past 25 years honing his craft and perfecting his skills, resulting in garnering a reputation as a fine decorative painter and mural artist. Will brings a fresh approach to bespoke interior finishes. His practice reveals an instinctive understanding of interiors, colour, and material, underpinned by a profound respect for traditional methods. Foster’s work carries both freshness and refinement, qualities that have defined his artistic journey. The artist lives and works in London.

Kim Scouller studied Fine Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee before completing The Drawing Year at The Royal Drawing School in 2008. More recently, she completed the Turps Correspondence Course. She exhibits her work regularly and has paintings in several private collections. Stand-out exhibitions include The BP Portrait Award, Lynn Painter Stainers Prize, The Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Competition, Scottish Portrait Awards and The Discerning Eye.

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