GUNTON STAG – Fine-Art Giclée

‘GUNTON STAG’ captures a moment of quiet authority and watchful stillness, portraying a mature red stag emerging from the atmosphere of the Norfolk Gunton Estate. Set against a subdued and shifting ground, the composition reflects both the physical presence and psychological weight of the animal, where strength exists alongside caution, instinct and vulnerability within the contemporary countryside.
The stag stands poised and alert, its gaze held with calm intensity as surrounding textures and tonal layers dissolve into soft shadow and light. Rather than isolating the animal from its environment, the work allows the landscape to merge with the figure itself, evoking the damp woodland edges, undergrowth and fading light characteristic of the Gunton Estate and North Norfolk parkland. The result is both portrait and atmosphere — an intimate study of presence within the natural world.
Rendered in monochrome dry mixed media — graphite, charcoal and PanPastel — the drawing combines refined tonal transitions with expressive mark-making, allowing texture, depth and movement to emerge organically across the surface. Attention is drawn to the intricate structure of the antlers, the softness of the stag’s coat and the surrounding atmospheric haze, balancing realism with suggestion and restraint.
Produced on large-scale cotton paper, the work enhances the immediacy and monumentality of the stag’s presence, inviting the viewer into a contemplative encounter with one of Britain’s most iconic native animals. Themes of endurance, dominance, seasonal change and the fragile relationship between wildlife and managed rural landscapes sit quietly beneath the surface of the piece.
Blending realism with atmosphere, ‘GUNTON STAG’ reflects a deep connection to British wildlife, Norfolk heritage landscapes and the silent tension that exists within untamed spaces — themes central to the artist’s wider practice.

Limited Edition – strictly low run of only x 50, A1, A2, A3, sizes, released worldwide.
NB: All giclée Limited Editions are printed on quality Hahnemühle paper with a specialist fine-art printer.

For all Original Art Works and Limited Edition Giclée Archival Prints, and Artist’s Proofs, you will receive a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity from me as well as a printed copy of my artist’s biography and inspiration.

FRAMED – your print is professionally framed using the best quality materials possible to compliment the art. Carefully chosen by myself and my knowledgeable framer, we work together to select the very best result for your purchase. Using high grade museum quality acid-free backing boards, extra wide mount boards, and quality Art Glass. Framed to the very highest museum standards. Our chosen Art Glass is designed to reduce glare and reflections while also blocking harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. This is to achieve superior visibility for all my framed work, and reveals the truest possible colours and textures of my art – with no green tint or optical distortion. External dimensions of frame supplied on request. Framed Giclée Print + addition of wide display mount + high-end luxury wooden frame. Fully framed, it has an amazing impact!
NB* The actual frame is a high-end luxury finish, with lightly textured wide mount board.

UNFRAMED – your print will be handled with the upmost care and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper, sent to you boxed flat. Be very careful with oversized paper prints when unwrapping, as they are easy to damage when handling large sizes. Avoid touching the print area itself, and handle with gloves where possible, touching only the edges at all times. Use a very soft brush if needing to wipe away any dust or fluff, but this is best left to your framer. Allow 2-3 weeks for printing and posting your order, as your fine-art print requires firstly printing bespoke for you, plus hand edition-ing and signing by me!