Original Art Only | Paintings, Sculptures, Shikishi artworks

Art San Gallery is dedicated to showcasing original art only—no prints, no reproductions. Our online collection features sculptures, paintings, oil pastels, and rare contemporary shikishi artworks, offering collectors a selection of unique and expressive creations. Representing artists such as Ortaire de Coupigny, Olivia Lomenech Gill, Clotilde Aksin-Frappier, Christian Halna du Fretay, and Haruka Miyamoto, the gallery presents singular and poetic works that bridge contemporary innovation with timeless craftsmanship. Whether you seek to buy original art only or discover new artistic expressions, our carefully curated selection spans fine art, modern, and contemporary styles, ensuring each piece is truly one of a kind. Ortaire de Coupigny – Industrial Meets Modern Surrealism Ortaire de Coupigny merges industrial influences, Pop Art, and Surrealism into bold, textural compositions. His signature use of hand-packed sardine cans challenges artistic norms, making his work a distinctive choice for collectors looking to buy Ortaire de Coupigny's artwork Iconic Sardine Can Series. Clotilde Aksin-Frappier – Expressive Oil Pastels Specializing in oil pastel landscapes and still life, Clotilde Aksin-Frappier layers color and texture with meticulous precision. Her compositions capture light and atmosphere, offering expressive and immersive works for discerning collectors. Olivia Lomenech Gill – Award-Winning Illustrator & Fine Artist Renowned as a J.K. Rowling illustrator, Olivia Lomenech Gill brings depth and texture to her work through etching and mixed media techniques. Her art is a sought-after choice for those looking to buy Olivia Lomenech Gill art, blending literary prestige with fine art mastery. Haruka Miyamoto – Mythical Animal Sculptures Haruka Miyamoto is celebrated for her sculptures of mythical and extinct creatures, crafted from metal, fabric, and natural leathers. Her Dodo bird sculpture, held in the collection of a two-time Oscar-winning laureate, underscores the prestige and craftsmanship of her work. Christian Halna du Fretay – Figurative Abstraction Meets Tradition Christian Halna du Fretay explores the interplay between abstraction and figuration. His paintings feature vibrant colour palettes and expressive compositions. His latest work, commissioned by Art San Gallery, integrates Japanese shikishi boards, merging European influences with Japanese artistic traditions.

Légèreté du Regard (Lightness of the Gaze) is a mixed-media painting by Christian Halna du Fretay, created on a Japanese shikishi board. Traditionally used for both calligraphy and painting, the shikishi offers a rigid, finely textured surface ideal for controlled, layered work. Its gold-edged border adds a formal, framing element that subtly enhances the warm tonal palette used in the painting.

The composition combines acrylic paint, collage, and linear drawing. A classical human face appears near the top—calm and softly defined—set within an abstract environment. This face contrasts with the surrounding elements, which are composed of textured paint layers, gestural marks, and abstract forms. Rather than functioning as a focal point, the figure is embedded into the surface and treated as one visual element among others.

The collage components add variation in surface and density. They do not depict specific references but contribute to the layered, constructed feel of the image. Together with areas of thin paint and scraped textures, they create a complex visual field without resolving into a single narrative.

The color palette is dominated by ochres, pale pinks, muted reds, and is activated by small areas of blue and metallic gold. These shifts in tone help organize the image and support the overall balance of the composition. The golden edge of the shikishi board reinforces these tones and subtly ties the format to the color system within the work.

The scale and structure of the shikishi board influence the entire composition. Du Fretay works within the board’s fixed dimensions to create a painting that is compact but layered, restrained but visually open. His approach remains consistent with his broader practice: combining figurative abstraction with material sensitivity, always with attention to surface and space.

eleven artworks in sardine's can by Ortaire de Coupigny

Sculpture of a small dodo's bird by Haruka Miyamoto.

With a plump, round body and sturdy legs, the dodo had a peculiar, almost comical appearance, which has contributed to its legendary status in pop culture.

This adorable small dodo is signed by the artist.

Leather, fabric, wire, polyesther filling.

Gorilla Scream is a striking original artwork by French contemporary artist Ortaire de Coupigny, known for his innovative use of engraving on transparent epoxy. In this piece, the powerful figure of a gorilla emerges with raw emotion, mouth open in a silent scream, rendered through delicate engravings and subtle hand-painted details. The artist’s signature technique—developed after years of research on transparency in art—gives the work a luminous, almost spectral quality. This unique piece blends sculptural engraving, painting, and conceptual art, inviting viewers to explore themes of expression, intensity, and suspended time. A perfect example of contemporary collectible art, Gorilla Scream stands out for its craftsmanship, emotional depth, and visual originality.

Post Impressionist oil pastel of the river Le Scorff in French Brittany.

Olivia Lomenech Gill’s Nest in Tree beautifully captures the delicate balance of life and protection in the natural world. Created with ink, watercolor, and gesso, the artwork is a stunning interplay of texture and contrast. At its heart, a vigilant crow perches protectively over a nest cradling speckled blue eggs, its dark, detailed feathers standing out against the pale, muted tones of its surroundings.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Trio in a Tin presents a carefully composed arrangement where painting and sculpture merge to create a striking interplay of form, texture, and color. Three fish, delicately layered within a tin can, seem to float in a moment of quiet coexistence. Their bodies, painted with a rich palette of deep blues, reds, and golden accents, shimmer beneath the smooth, translucent layer of wax, which blurs their contours like a watery veil.

Coupigny’s mastery of metal, wax, and pigments enhances the illusion of suspension, while the green metallic frame of the tin reinforces a sense of containment. The fish, each uniquely rendered with subtle variations in color and texture, create a visual rhythm—stacked vertically, as if mirroring an organic hierarchy found in nature. The soft refractions of light through the wax lend the composition an ethereal quality, making the fish appear both present and distant.

This abstract figurative artwork painting showcases du Fretay’s distinctive use of color, texture, and composition, exploring the relationship between presence and dissolution

This artwork by Ortaire de Coupigny, titled Swim Squad Friendship, features five sculpted fish enclosed within a circular frame. The fish are arranged to suggest movement and connection, creating a natural flow across the composition. Their placement and orientation evoke the idea of a shared journey or purpose, akin to friends navigating life together.

Painted in shades of green, blue, purple, and gold, the fish form a vibrant yet balanced palette that contrasts with the subdued resin background. Each fish is unique in size and coloration, yet their collective presence conveys themes of cmovement and togetherness. This artwork exemplifies Ortaire de Coupigny ability to transform simple subjects into evocative narratives, leaving space for the viewer’s imagination to engage with the piece.

Oil pastel by clotilde Aksin-Frappier on a Shikishi cardboard. Seaweeds and colourful rocks on a beach.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Three Fishes, One Captain plays with the tension between observation and authority, where sculpted and painted fish seem to float in an ambiguous space, their forms both delicate and striking. Their hand-painted textures—a mix of luminous greens and deep aquatic hues—give them a lifelike presence, enhanced by their positioning within a framed enclosure.

The engraved wooden caption becomes part of the artwork itself, reinforcing de Coupigny’s unique approach of blending sculpture, painting, and conceptual storytelling.

Sculpture in leather of a Tasmanian Tiger by artist Haruka Miyamoto from Hiroshima.

Figurative abstract painting by Christian Halna du Fretay. Acrylic on linen panel. Silhouettes dancing with colourful yellow and red.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Swimming in the Wind plays with motion and stillness, encapsulating a fish in wax, pigments, and metal that suggest both fluidity and suspension. The fish, painted in rich shades of deep red, dark purple, and black, appears caught in a moment of tension—its body seemingly pushed by an unseen force, as if struggling against an invisible current. The title adds a poetic contradiction, merging the ideas of swimming and wind, two opposing elements that create a surreal sense of movement within the artwork.

Coupigny’s signature use of industrial materials repurposed into fine art is at full display here. The tin can, with its metallic green frame, serves as both container and window, evoking the aesthetics of preservation while simultaneously allowing the viewer to peer into a scene that feels organic and free-flowing. The wax, acting as a lens, distorts the textures of the fish, softening its edges and enhancing the illusion of depth, as if the creature is caught between elements—neither fully submerged nor fully exposed.

On the left side, a wooden insert signed by the artist anchors the piece, subtly reminding the viewer of the human hand behind this transformation. The balance between natural textures and industrial framing, fluidity and containment, motion and restraint makes Swimming in the Wind a compelling study in contrasts.

For collectors of contemporary mixed-media art, Coupigny’s work offers a unique exploration of materiality, perception, and poetic tension. The fish, caught in its enigmatic struggle, challenges the boundary between art and reality, movement and stillness, creating a piece that is both visually striking and conceptually rich.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Silent Watchers Through the Porthole transforms painting and sculpture into an immersive encounter. Framed within a round tin can—a recurring element in Ortaire’s artistic practice—this artwork mimics a ship’s porthole, inviting the viewer to imagine themselves aboard, looking out to sea. But instead of an open horizon, two fish appear on the other side, staring back as if observing the world beyond their frame.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s artwork mixed-media technique, combining metal, pigments, and wax, creates a richly textured surface where painting and relief merge. The metallic background interacts with the layered pigments, producing shifting reflections, while the wax gives a sense of depth, softening forms and enhancing the illusion of movement. The circular tin can, often linked to industrial preservation, becomes both a sculptural boundary and a conceptual lens, transforming a familiar object into a portal between realities.

Engraved in transparent epoxy with delicate hues of amber and earthy browns, Autumn Windfall by Ortaire de Coupigny evokes the quiet stillness of a forest floor in seasonal transition. The composition is a masterful interplay of engraved lines, texture, and light, where fallen branches, scattered stones, and rugged tree trunks create a layered natural scene. The artist’s signature technique—developed through years of experimentation with transparency and engraving—adds depth and dimension, giving the impression of elements frozen in time.

Hints of golden light filter through the composition, reminiscent of the fleeting warmth of autumn before the onset of winter. The intricate details of bark, twigs, and undergrowth draw the viewer into a contemplative space, where nature’s quiet beauty is both raw and poetic.

A striking example of Ortaire de Coupigny’s fusion of sculpture, painting, and engraving, Autumn Windfall is a compelling addition for collectors drawn to nature-inspired contemporary art, conceptual engraving, and atmospheric landscapes.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Saturday Night Fever is a dazzling display of movement, rhythm, and color, where two fish—painted in electric purple and fiery red—seem to shimmer under an imaginary disco ball. Encased in wax and pigments, their bodies catch the light with flecks of gold, evoking the glittering energy of a dance floor. The composition is sleek yet dynamic, transforming the rigid industrial form of a tin can into a lively, almost cinematic moment.

The fish appear as if caught mid-motion, their eyes wide, their scales radiating vibrancy. The unexpected addition of small metal rings on the upper fish, resembling jewelry or decorative embellishments, enhances the sense of playfulness—perhaps a nod to the era of extravagant fashion and metallic accessories. The wooden insert on the right, delicately engraved with flowing hair, subtly reinforces the theme of movement and style, reminiscent of disco culture’s flamboyance.

Coupigny’s technique of layering sculpture and painting over industrial materials creates an interplay between containment and expression, structure and spontaneity. The partially opened lid suggests anticipation, as if the energy within the tin is about to spill out. The wax layer, with its softened transparency, acts like a dance floor haze, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the scene.

For collectors interested in bold, conceptual mixed-media art, Saturday Night Fever is a piece that celebrates spectacle and reinvention. With its fusion of humor, materiality, and pop culture references, Coupigny turns an ordinary object into an artwork that pulses with life—an invitation to embrace the rhythm and revel in the unexpected.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Sailor’s Reflexion transforms a simple tin can into a layered composition of movement, materiality, and perception. Two fish, encased in wax and pigments, appear suspended within their frame, their iridescent hues of blue, green, and gold shifting under the light. The translucency of the wax creates a watery distortion, reinforcing the illusion of looking through glass or the surface of the sea. The upper fish, marked with striking red splashes, introduces a sense of contrast—whether a natural pattern or a painterly intervention, it disrupts the smooth flow of color and adds an expressive intensity.

The tin can itself becomes part of the artwork, not merely as a container but as a frame rich with additional details. The engraved signature of the artist on the left edge affirms the work’s status as both an object and a signed piece of art.

This original artwork fine art painting by Olivia Lomenech Gill juxtaposes urban architecture with the lively and playful nature of crows. Set on a snow-covered rooftop slope, the piece captures a moment of activity and interaction among the birds. The strong diagonals of the rooftop and the repeated patterns of chimney stacks create a rhythm that contrasts with the dynamic movement of the crows and their scattered footprints in the snow.

The snowy white foreground dominates the composition, emphasizing the starkness of winter and offering a clean stage for the black crows, whose dark forms stand out sharply. This high-contrast palette draws attention to the birds' behavior—sliding, standing, and flying—hinting at a sense of curiosity and playfulness. The details of their footprints add a sense of narrative, showing the marks left by their activity.

Clotilde Aksin-Frappier’s oil pastel artwork, titled "Regarder Cézanne," explores the relationship between art, perception, and reproduction. The composition features a magazine displaying a Paul Cézanne still life, casually placed on a richly textured surface. A green upholstered chair and a draped teal fabric frame the scene, blending everyday elements with a reflection on art history. This layered composition encourages the viewer to consider how masterpieces are experienced beyond museum walls, in personal and intimate settings.

Oil Pastel Technique and Cézanne’s Influence

Executed in oil pastel, this work utilizes the medium’s rich color saturation and blendable texture, allowing for smooth transitions and intricate detail. Unlike dry pastels, oil pastels create a painterly effect, making them ideal for capturing the interplay of light, shadow, and fabric textures.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Hide and Seek captures a moment of movement and playfulness within the constraints of a tin can, where two fish—one vibrant magenta, the other a shimmering red—appear to be in mid-chase or mid-discovery. Their bodies, encased in wax and pigments, glisten under the surface, their rich textures and layered hues giving the impression of depth and shifting light. The translucent wax softens their forms, echoing the way objects blur and distort beneath the surface of water.

Coupigny’s use of metal, wax, and pigments turns the tin can into an immersive scene, where containment is balanced by a sense of fluidity. The fish seem aware of each other—one peeking just ahead, the other trailing slightly behind—creating a subtle narrative of interaction. The wooden insert on the right side, signed by the artist, adds another layer of context: a delicately engraved fishing boat, an emblem of the sea and its rhythms. This detail reinforces the connection between the artwork’s industrial materials and its marine subject, bridging themes of capture, preservation, and movement.

Ortaire de Coupigny’s Pink Sunset captures the fleeting beauty of light and color, transforming an everyday tin can into a scene of soft radiance and delicate contrast. The fish, suspended in wax and pigments, is adorned in vivid pinks, deep purples, and flecks of yellow, its scales reflecting the hues of a fading sun over calm waters. The title suggests both serenity and transition—an ephemeral moment frozen within the artwork’s contained frame.

Coupigny’s signature use of industrial materials plays with perception, as the wax diffuses light, blurring the edges of the fish’s form and creating a dreamlike glow. The golden frame of the tin, polished and reflective, enhances the warmth of the color palette, reinforcing the sensation of a sunset’s softening embrace. The fish, with its slightly melancholic yet observant gaze, appears at once still and in motion, caught between the quietude of dusk and the pull of unseen currents.

On the right, a wooden insert painted in bold turquoise, signed by the artist, introduces a striking counterpoint to the warm tones of the fish. A faintly sketched marine motif—perhaps a seashell or a piece of coral—adds a poetic nod to the natural world, subtly blending the artificial and organic within the piece. The tin’s partially unsealed lid furthers the sense of transition, as if inviting the viewer to contemplate what lies beyond the boundaries of its frame.

For collectors of contemporary mixed-media artworks, Pink Sunset is a masterful balance of color, light, and material transformation. Coupigny’s ability to evoke atmosphere and depth within the constraints of an industrial object speaks to his unique artistry—where even the smallest, most contained space can hold an entire world of reflection and wonder.

Sculpture, painting, oil pastels : Innovation meets Tradition

Art San Gallery brings together a curated collection of artworks that celebrate not only diverse techniques but also the poetic vision of each artist. Through ink, gouache, or watercolour, artists capture fleeting emotions and moments, while oil, gesso, and acrylic reveal depth and texture in more layered expressions. Each artist featured in the gallery takes a thoughtful and imaginative approach to their materials. From the delicate precision of pencil and the vibrant richness of oil pastels to the tactile possibilities of collage, epoxy, and pigments, their work reflects a balance between technique and artistic intent. Materials such as wax, metal, fabric, and leather add further dimension, resulting in pieces that invite reflection and inspire curiosity. At Art San Gallery, every artwork tells a story, shaped by the artist’s poetic exploration of their chosen medium. Whether it’s the fluidity of watercolors evoking nature’s movement or mixed media creations that blend tradition and modernity, these works resonate with a quiet sensitivity, connecting viewers to the artist’s vision. For art collectors seeking distinctive and meaningful pieces, Art San Gallery offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire works that balance craftsmanship, creativity, and emotion. We invite you to explore our collection and connect with us to learn more about the artists, their techniques, and the artworks available for purchase. Whether you're looking for a specific piece or wish to build your collection, Art San Gallery is here to help. Discover art that speaks to you—contact us today or visit the gallery to begin your journey.

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Original Art Only | Paintings, Sculptures, Shikishi artworks

Sculpture, painting, oil pastels : Innovation meets Tradition

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