Dreaming

Dreaming by Cornwall poet and artist Bella Wilhm

Medium

Mixed media (primarily acrylic) on marine plywood.

Size

Approximately 120 × 80 cm

Materials

Approximately £51 

Time

Approximately 37 hours.

The story behind the piece…

Dreaming captures one of those rare moments when the landscape feels almost unreal.

Unlike many of my paintings, which are rooted in blues and sea greens, this piece introduces soft pink undertones inspired by the way the evening light caught the coastline as I was writing one of the poems that would later become part of Hot Water Bottle.

The subtle shift in colour creates a dreamlike quality, sitting somewhere between memory and reality. It reflects those fleeting moments when a familiar place suddenly feels completely new, simply because of the way the light touches it.

Like all of my original artwork, Dreaming began as words in a journal before becoming paint on a board.

It is currently hanging in my Cornwall studio and is waiting to find the right home. 🤍


Purchasing my art: how it works

If this piece feels like it belongs in your home, I’d love to hear from you.

Complete the enquiry form below, sharing what drew you to the artwork and what you feel it’s worth. I personally read every enquiry, not simply based on the offer, but on the connection you have with the piece.

If it feels like the right fit, I’ll be in touch to arrange payment, discuss framing if you’d like it, and organise collection or carefully packaged delivery.

I hope every painting finds the home it was always meant for.

Finding the right home

Rather than displaying a fixed price, I’d love each of my original paintings to find the person they truly resonate with.

To help you understand the work, I’ve shared the materials used, the time invested and the story behind the piece. Whilst many artists use the dimensions of a painting as one factor when calculating value, I believe the connection someone feels to a piece is just as important.

If Aerial Harmony feels like it belongs in your home, I’d love to hear what drew you to it, along with what you feel it’s worth.

If this piece has found you at the right time, I’d love to hear its story from your perspective too.