Expressive abstract art for the messiness of life


abstract art and prints created for new beginnings, personal journeys, and for spaces that feel like home.

My work explores the messiness of life, the light and dark, the movement and stillness, and the stories that shape us. Each piece is created through layers, allowing colour, texture and instinct to tell those stories.

My work is for people who want more than decoration on their walls. Something that holds meaning & makes their space feel like home.

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Secret Garden
Sale Price: Β£230.00 Original Price: Β£265.00

Acrylic on canvas | 40 x 40 cm | Framed in natural wood

Some days you just need to get outside

This piece came after a walk I really really needed, away from the noise, the to-do list, the relentless pace of a super busy week. I found my own quiet corner in the woods nearby and just breathed. This painting came straight out of that feeling and the gorgeous light in the woods that day.

Soft blush pinks, muted greens and warm neutrals layered over deeper, grounding tones. There's a little hush to it. Like stepping into somewhere that's just yours, where nothing needs doing and nobody needs anything from you.

It's for anyone who knows the feeling of desperately needing five minutes of quiet in the middle of everything.

1 available
Dawn Chorus
Sale Price: Β£375.00 Original Price: Β£425.00

Dawn Chorus
100 × 70cm | Acrylic on deep edge canvas

For that moment when you step out the door for the first time. And everything is lifted. The bird song, the rustling of the trees, bliss.

There is something so joyful about mornings outside. Bare feet on the ground, face to the sky, eyes closed. And breath.

Unframed but framing options are available.

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Colour Me Happy
Sale Price: Β£250.00 Original Price: Β£295.00

Colour Me Happy
50 x 50 cm | Acrylic on deep canvas | Framed in oak

A burst of unapologetic joy, Colour Me Happy is a love letter to the emotional lift that colour can bring.

Painting at a time when I was exploring what is was like to let go. Colour became my go to. A bold and joyful letter to myself and a reminder that you do not have to shrink to be loved. Showing up in all your colourful glory is the best way to tell your story.

Framed in warm oak and painted on deep canvas, this 50 x 50 cm work is the perfect pop of personality for any modern interior. Place it where you most want to smile, your hallway, studio, reading corner or kitchen nook.

1 available
Before the Rules
Β£1,100.00

Before The Rules
120cm x 150cm | Mixed Media on canvas | Framed in an oak frame

Do you remember a time when we weren’t paralysed by perfection? We weren’t afraid to get things wrong? We felt joy in playful creativity without the weight of right or wrong.

Before The Rules was painted at a time when I need a little bit of creative freedom. When I needed to just play and let go of the outcome I was holding onto.

What would happen if I used this tool? What would happy if I mixed these colours together? I wonder how this would look with a palette knife. So I tried it all. And it felt magical.

A real statement piece and a reminder of how things outside of what we expect the outcome to be can bring so much joy, discovery and learning.

1 available
Artists Beth Elsdon in her studio amongst her paintings
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Meet the Artist


I’m a contemporary abstract artist based in Tadcaster, Yorkshire. I create expressive art for the messy, beautiful, complicated business of being human.

My paintings often begin without a fixed plan. Creating through layers of colour and texture, responding to what feels right as the piece develops. The process is intuitive and sometimes messy, a bit like life!

The work I create isn’t about perfection or trends. It’s about connection. Pieces that people are drawn to for reasons they can’t always explain, that bring meaning to the spaces they live in.

Alongside my studio practice, I open my gallery doors a few days each week and also run workshops focused on creativity through play and exploration, helping people reconnect with making art without worrying about rules or getting it β€œright.”

Art Print Collection

Lift Me Lightly Giclee Print
from Β£35.00

Lift Me Lightly – GiclΓ©e Print

For calm seekers and colour lovers
A soulful splash of softness and joy, captured in colour.

Let your space breathe with Lift Me Lightlyβ€”a dreamy abstract print that brings a sense of gentle movement and quiet optimism. Inspired by emotional clarity and the lightness.

Originally painted in acrylic on canvas, this limited edition print is a reproduction, printed on luxurious HahnemΓΌhle German Etching 310gsmβ€”a beautifully textured paper that enhances every brushstroke.

  • Limited to 25 editions only

  • 30 x 30 cm

  • Available mounted or unmounted, both ready to frame

  • Signed

Perfect for adding a moment of calm to bedrooms, hallways, or reading corners, Lift Me Lightly invites you to pause, soften, and reconnect.

Moments Between: Part 1 Giclee Print
from Β£35.00

A 30cm x 30cm Giclee print of my original work β€˜Moments Between: Part 1 β€˜

The print is shipped flat ready for framing if mounted or if you choose unmounted, it will be shipped rolled in a postal tube

  • Frame not included

From Now On Giclee Print
from Β£35.00

A 30cm x 30cm Giclee print of my original work β€˜From Now On’

The print is shipped flat ready for framing if mounted or if you choose unmounted, it will be shipped rolled in a postal tube

  • Frame not included

Art Print - Almost Me Again
from Β£35.00

An A3 Art print from the original painting β€˜Almost Me Again’

PrinteiclΓ©ed on premium art paper

Mounted ready for framing

*Frame not included

Messy paint palette from creative workshops run by Beth Elsdon

Art Workshops


Pause | Create | Connect

My workshops are an invitation to slow down, soften your shoulders, and reconnect with your creativity β€” without judgment, pressure, or the need to be β€œgood” at art.

These sessions are held as a safe, welcoming space where perfection is left at the door. You’ll be gently guided through creative prompts using paint, mark-making and mixed media, with encouragement to explore what feels good rather than what looks right.

Whether you’re:

  • looking to develop confidence and skills for your own art practice

  • craving a mindful pause in a busy week

  • feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed

  • or simply wanting a few hours just for you

There’s no expectation, no comparison, and no finished masterpiece required. Just time, space, and permission to experiment, play, and breathe. Many people leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected , not just to their creativity, but to themselves.

Come as you are. Bring a friend. Everything you need is provided.

Customer Reviews

  • "Absolutely delighted with the two original minis I bought. They are just perfect & I’ve had lots of lovely comments about them in the few weeks they’ve been hanging on my wall. The service from Beth was second to none. Would not hesitate to recommend."

    Sarah (A5 Original Mini)

  • "In love with this piece and the feelings it evokes. Beth was such a pleasure too - great communication throughout, and flexibility regarding collection."

    Alison (NightFall)

  • "The quality of the print is excellent. Thick, quality paper, a matt print and it shows the colours perfectly. Really happy and will definitely be back for more."

    Hannah (A3 Giclee Print- Find My Way)

  • "The print is perfect, and the service was excellent! Thankyou so much!"

    Sam (A3 Giclee Print - Bigger Than Us)

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