There’s something rather exciting happening behind the scenes at SerenArts at the moment…

As Art in the Pen celebrates its 20th anniversary, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to do something a little bit different. So, we came up with 50 at 50. The idea is simple – 50 original paintings, each just 4 inches square, and every one priced at £50.

These aren’t prints or reproductions. They’re all original little paintings by Serena, created especially for this collection. There are flowers, landscapes, seascapes and plenty of Serena’s trademark colour and texture – each one completely individual. And although they’re small, they certainly aren’t lacking in personality!

13 have already found homes… We decided to give our lovely subscribers a little sneak peek at the collection before we headed off to Skipton – and they clearly liked what they saw! That means there are now 37 paintings remaining in the collection, and we’re taking them all with us to Art in the Pen.

Why £50?

Well, the 50/50 theme seemed too good to resist! Serena normally sells her 4-inch original oils for £65 at art fairs, but because this is a special collection celebrating Art in the Pen’s 20th anniversary, we thought we’d make them £50 each. It’s a bit of fun, but it’s also a great opportunity for someone to own an original Serena Pugh painting at a particularly accessible price. And they’re the sort of paintings that make wonderful little gifts too – although we’re sure quite a few will end up being kept rather than given away!

One of the things we particularly love about these little 4-inch paintings is just how much Serena manages to squeeze into such a small space. They’re full of colour, texture and movement, and once they’re framed, they have a real presence. And because they’re all originals, once one has gone, it’s gone!

So, if you’re coming to Art in the Pen, make sure you come and find us early and take a look at the 50 at 50 collection. And if you can’t make it to Skipton, keep an eye on our social media – we’ll be sharing the collection along the way.

50 little paintings. 50 little stories. £50 each.