Art by Val Brown
Painting and sketching has become such a big part of my life now and I cannot imagine not being able to create something new. Having started out painting Pet Portrait Commissions as a hobby, now business, I realised I really wanted to diversify and paint a range of subject as well as painting beloved pets. My love is predominantly Animals, as well as some Flowers and Scenes. More recently, I have been drawn to Vintage Portraits, which I love to paint. I am able to Paint in most mediums Oils, Acrylics, Watercolours, Pastels and Polychromos Pencils (Oil Pencils).
View Work in Person
My paintings are showing in these two locations.
Cammies Restaurant
Cammachmore, Stonehaven, AB39 3NR
Studio 1
1 Scott Skinner Square, Banchory AB31 5SE
The Stack Restaurant
Muchalls, Stonehaven, AB39 3RP
Pumpkin Spice Craft Cafe
The Stead Inn, Potterton. AB23 8RB (from 10th May 2025)
Original Art for sale available mounted or framed.
Prints can be ordered for for most artwork – All print come with Mount, Stamp of Authenticity and will be wrapped in cellophane.
A4 Prints £40 A3 Prints £50
Durris Views -Acrlics – 54 x 44cms -White Wood Frame
size £110
Harvesting in Durris, Aberdeenshire. On a walk through Durris Woods i saw this great views through the trees looking onto Grampian Mountains.
Loch of Skene -Acrylics – 54 x 44cms -White Wood Frame
size £110
The Loch of Skene is a large lowland, freshwater loch in Aberdeenshire close to the village of Kirkton of Skene.
Loch Kinnord -Oils – 58 x 48cms -Grey Wood Frame
size £110
Loch Kinnord is a small freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was formed from a glacial kettle hole and sits 5 miles east of Ballater. Lots of nature in and around the lake.
Bird Bath -Pastels – 54 x 44cms -White Wood Frame
size £120
This bird was right in front of me dipping and shaking his feathers, all fluffed up. funny to watch.
Kilchurn Castle -Pastels – 54 x 44 cms -Grey/White Wooden Frame
size £120
Situated on a rocky peninsula jutting into Loch Awe. It contains the oldest surviving barracks on the British Mainland
Fields of Lavendar -Pastels – 54 x 44cms -White Frame
size £120
The beauty of lavender and its beautiful scent.
Goose on Ice – Watercolours – 40 x 40 cms -White Frame
size £95
I saw this goose waddling along the the sand by a large lake in Dubai. looked like he was skating on the sand, knew I’d do a painting of him one day.
Call of the Rutting Stag -Pastels – 54 x 44 cms -Brown Wood Frame
size £130
The biggest stags will hold harems in the middle of the rut when most of the hinds are in season. Roars are used as the first line of defense as a way to deter rivals.
Dolphin Watch -Pastels – 54 x 44 cms -Dark Grey Frame
size £130
Watching the mallards run up the beach in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire on day gave me the inspiration for this. made me smile.
Afternoon Reflections -Oils – 50 x 40cms -Gray Wood Frame
size £120
Flowers and strawberries on a tray sitting on a glass table
Fields of Gold -Pastels – 50 x 40cms -Grey Frame amd white Mount
£110
Sunsets and sunrises are two of my favourite scenes, mainly because of the beautiful colours.
Fox Cubs -Pastels – 60 x 50cms -Light brown oak and double white Mount
£130
A pair of fox cubs playing
Squirrel Surprise -Soft Pastels – 46 x 36 cms -White Frame, Double Mount,
Price – £95
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Red Squirrel watching in the woods was a pastime of mine. they are both fun to watch as well as pretty.
Gull Fest -Watercolours – 54 x 44 cms – White Frame & Mount
Price – £110
Love ducks, i had a pond beside me recently with many ducks, especially mallards, lovely to watch.
Natures Waves -Acrylics on Deep Canvas – 45 x 30cms -Frame size
– £80
The power of nature seen with these amazing waves, beautiful and majestic
Linx on the Prowl-Oil Pencils. Dark Brown Mount & No Frame – 52 x 42 cms –
Frame size – £110
The stunning and regal Lynx walking through the snow
Perch & Pounce -Pastels. Cream Mount & Black Frame – 60 x 46cms -Frame size
– £130
Beautifully Perched Barn Owl in readiness to Pounce.
The Monarch-Pastels. Cream Mount & Grey and Silver Frame – 36 x 32cms -Frame size
– £95
Pretty Monarch Btterfly perching on a red flower
Monarch Butterfly-Pastels. Cream Mount & Grey and Silver Frame – 36 x 32cms -Frame
size – £95
Before it dives into the water a kingfisher will sit on a perch for some time bobbing its head backwards and forwards to gauge the exact position of a fish while keeping its body perfectly still then dives at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The kingfisher really is the king of fishing and diving.
Kingfishers Catch -Pastels. Cream Mount & Beige Frame – 54 x 44cms -Frame
size -£110
Before it dives into the water a kingfisher will sit on a perch for some time bobbing its head backwards and forwards to gauge the exact position of a fish while keeping its body perfectly still then dives at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. The kingfisher really is the king of fishing and diving.
Asian Beauty – Oils. Cream Mount & Bronze Frame – 56 x 46 cms -Frame size – £160
Beautiful Kimono and delicate elegance.
Flowers at Night – Acrylics on Canvas – 40 x 40 cms – £85
One of my few abstracts..
Reprimanded – small Pastels – with white mount and frame – 40 x 40 cms – £55
One of my few abstracts..
Seashells on Tranquil Waters -Acrylics. Deep Canvas – 40 x 40cms -Frame size – £95
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Kitty’s House -Pastels. Cream Mount, Bronze Brown Frame – 20 x 28cms -Frame size – £55
Kitten peaking out of it cat basket
Four Pots of Mischeif -Pastels. Cream Mount & Beige Frame – 70 x 50cms -Frame size – £115
Being a huge cat love, I am always bemused by the antics of naughty kittens and the expressions when they are caught in the act.
King of the River -Pastels. Cream and Gold Double Mount & Gold Frame – 70 x 50cms -Frame size – £120
This is my third Kingfisher I’ve painted, I just love them. Small and stunning little birds and perfect little fishing birds as they patiently watch and wait for the right moment to swoop.
Winter Sun -Pastels. Brown and Gold Double Mount & Gold Frame – 21 x 30 cms-Frame size – £55
Dusky Winter sun with the sun peeking through the trees, beautiful.
Winter Sunset -Pastels. Brown and Gold Double Mount & Gold Frame – 21 x 30 cms-Frame size – £55
Vibrant Winter sun, just love those colours on the snow featured land.
Winter Sunrise -Pastels. Brown and Gold Double Mount & Gold Frame – 21 x 30 cms-Frame size – £55
Vibrant Winter sun, just love those colours on the snow featured land and colourful snowy road in to the countryside.
Fourth Bridge -Watercolours. Black Mount & Black Frame – 50 x 40cms -Frame size -£95
An amazing work of art in itself this railway bridge was built 1890 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in East Scotland
Almost in Reach -Pastels. White Mount & Black Frame – 38 x 28 cms -Frame size – £55
not sure how these cute little mice manage to sit on these spiky thistles but doesn’t seem to bother them much
Coffee at the Museum -Oils. Double Mount & Quality Black Frame – 70 x 50cms -Frame size – £130
This was painted for an Exhibition In Ras Al Khaimah, UAE whilst I was living there. The Exhibition took place in the National Museum and we were asked to paint something to do with the Museum itself. This scene portrays the importance coffee has played in the lives of the local people when coffee was introduced back in the 11th century and they met socially.
Just Resting – Oil Pencils & Pastels – 54 x 44 cms with Double Grey and White Mount only (no Frame) – £65
I was simply captivated by the beautiful lady who was soon to deliver her first foal.
Deers Retreat – Soft Pastels – with Cream Mount and Tan Frame – 50 x 40 cms – £105
I painted this as I walk regularly in the woods beside my home were I can see deer, foxes, squirrels and various birds which I love. These are Roe Deer which have a slightly unusual face and large mule like ears.
Life Blooms -Oils – Green Frame -White Mount – 54 x 44 cms- £75
A mix of pretty flowers in a Tree of Life Vase. Watercolours on a partly sketched background.
That Look -Oils – Bronze Frame with gold trim with Deep 7cms White Mount – 80 x 50 cms- £120
A 1930’s beauty. there’s just something about the look and the fashion in the 30’s which is so appealing. She also has a certain look on her face that says something……
Gin Splash -Pastels – Black Frame with gold trim with 5cms black Mount – 80 x 50 cms- £130
A bit of fun with ice cubes splashing in to a Gin and Tonic. What more could you ask for…..
Plonk makes up a nice set for a bar room. see Prints
Strawberry Sundae -PastelPencils – Black Frame with gold trim with 5cms black Mount – 75 x 50 cms- £130
This used to be one of my favourite sweets when I was younger, i loved it because it had ice-cream and strawberries but also because it came in a very tall glass….Yum!
Thistle Bumblebees -Soft Pastel – small beige slightly patterned frame with Deep 7cms White Mount – 30 x 30 cms- £80
Two of my favourite things in Nature, Scottish Thistles and pollinating Bumblebees.
You have to love these busy little pollinators.
Mooh the Coo – Soft Pastels – Brown Frame and white mount – 60 x 45 cms – £90
Mooh the Coo is a typical looking Highland Coo, with his reddish brown coat and perfect horns. He just looks so huggable.
Contemplation (Orangutang) – Soft Pastels – Brown Mount and Gunpowder Grey Frame -54 x 44cms – £105
This very handsome orangutan captured my heart. the expression just draws you in as he contemplates his world.
Orangutans are native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia, they are now only in parts of Borneo and Sumatra.
Burgundy Themes – Oils – Canvas
-50 x 50 cms – £115
A lovely still life painting in varying colours of burgundy. I liked the colours and shapes of these objects
Puffin Gossip– Watercolours – 36 x 36 cms – smaller with cream mount and beige frame -£80
Puffins are quite comical with their cute features and when you watch them for a while they are so endearing with their funny little ways!
Purple Pansies – Watercolours- CreamMount and White Frame-54 x 44 cms -£85
Pansies, delicate and versatile in colours.
Banyan Coffee – Oils –
Box Canvas – 50 x 50 cms –
£95
This painting was exhibited at my first Ras Al Khaimah Fine Art Festival in UAE whilst I was living there. I was very honoured to be chosen and to take part,
Cheeky Chipmunk
Small Pastel Painting with off white mount and white frame.
Original Art – 25 x 32 cms – Price £55
Catwalk
-Sketch – Mounted – 54 x 44 cms
– £65
Santorini Sunset
-Watercolours – with white mount and tan frame – 35 x 24 cms
– £60
Muscat Views
Watercolours – on canvas board with mount and white frame – 40 x 30 cms
– £80
Sunny Aspect
Watercolours – with white mount and grey frame – 40 x 30 cms
– £80
Autumn Leaves
Pastels – with white mount and cream frame – 40 x 40 cms
– £70
Camels Resting
Watercolours – with white mount and white frame – 40 x 30 cms
– £85
