Rebecca Hurst Art - Blog

Abstract landscape painting of purple heather fields in the New Forest with dramatic clouds and textured brushstrokes.

Purple Reverie: A September Painting Inspired b...

Inspired by a September walk through the New Forest, this painting captures the wild beauty of purple heather, shifting skies, and the quiet peace of being present in nature. Built...

Purple Reverie: A September Painting Inspired b...

Inspired by a September walk through the New Forest, this painting captures the wild beauty of purple heather, shifting skies, and the quiet peace of being present in nature. Built...

Hands exploring freeform painting techniques using black ink in an online art class

Introducing The Art of Creative Freedom: A Pain...

The Art of Creative Freedom is a playful painting and mark‑making journey for beginners and returning artists ready to shake off fear and rediscover joy in their creativity. Whether you’re...

Introducing The Art of Creative Freedom: A Pain...

The Art of Creative Freedom is a playful painting and mark‑making journey for beginners and returning artists ready to shake off fear and rediscover joy in their creativity. Whether you’re...

Exploring Bold Brushwork – My New Artistic Direction as a Hampshire Open Studios Artist

Exploring Bold Brushwork – My New Artistic Dire...

Discover how Rebecca Hurst is embracing bold, expressive brushwork to bring vibrant energy and freedom to her latest collection. Visit her studio during Hampshire Open Studios 2025 to see these...

Exploring Bold Brushwork – My New Artistic Dire...

Discover how Rebecca Hurst is embracing bold, expressive brushwork to bring vibrant energy and freedom to her latest collection. Visit her studio during Hampshire Open Studios 2025 to see these...

Rebecca Hurst, a Hampshire-based artist, sitting in her Owslebury art studio surrounded by paintings getting ready for Hampshire Open Studios 2025”

🎨 Visit My Studio for Hampshire Open Studios 2025

Step inside my Owslebury studio this August as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2025. I’ll be showing expressive abstracts, still life, and local landscapes — plus homemade cakes and neighbouring...

🎨 Visit My Studio for Hampshire Open Studios 2025

Step inside my Owslebury studio this August as part of Hampshire Open Studios 2025. I’ll be showing expressive abstracts, still life, and local landscapes — plus homemade cakes and neighbouring...

Why Bold Abstract Art Transforms A Space

Why Bold Abstract Art Transforms A Space

When you walk into a room, it needs to make you feel something. Perhaps calm, energy, joy. As an abstract artist based in Winchester, I create work that is vibrant, expressive, and...

Why Bold Abstract Art Transforms A Space

When you walk into a room, it needs to make you feel something. Perhaps calm, energy, joy. As an abstract artist based in Winchester, I create work that is vibrant, expressive, and...

Unfinished landscape paintings displayed in a softly lit bedroom as part of the artist’s reflection process.

Letting Paintings Breathe: Why I Sometimes Live...

Sometimes the best way to finish a painting is to stop painting altogether. In this post, I share why I live with my artwork before calling it done—and how a...

Letting Paintings Breathe: Why I Sometimes Live...

Sometimes the best way to finish a painting is to stop painting altogether. In this post, I share why I live with my artwork before calling it done—and how a...