LINDA WALLIS

Linda J. Wallis, based in Nottingham, UK, is a contemporary artist whose colored pencil drawings bridge the familiar with the surreal. Originally a painter of cityscapes, she made a significant shift in 2017, choosing to focus on representations of her unconscious mind. Drawing inspiration from nature and ordinary objects, Wallis reimagines patterns, shapes, and textures to construct whimsical and eccentric worlds on paper. Her process involves automatic drawing, where she allows her unconscious to guide her hand while her mind remains occupied with external stimuli, like films or documentaries. This approach results in dreamlike, layered compositions that blend elements of the natural world with abstract forms. Her work has been collected in the United States, China, Ireland, Tasmania, and across Europe, gaining international recognition for its playful yet profound exploration of human experience.
My creative process subdues intentional thought, allowing fleeting unconscious manifestations to become the starting point of my work. Through this playful approach, I aim to create drawings that evoke a sense of both the familiar and the unfamiliar.

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FightersFighters
Linda Wallis
Fighters Sale price€2.700,00
Flower beastFlower beast
Linda Wallis
Flower beast Sale price€2.700,00
HoodedHooded
Linda Wallis
Hooded Sale price€3.500,00

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Bridging Reality and Imagination

Linda Wallis is a Nottingham-based artist whose colorful, intricate drawings explore the space between the plausible and the surreal. Initially a cityscape painter, Wallis shifted her focus in 2017 to colored pencil work inspired by her unconscious. Through a process of automatic drawing, she allows her imagination to run free, resulting in fantastical scenes where everyday patterns and objects transform into playful worlds. Her drawings reflect a deep connection with nature while also engaging with broader themes of memory and perception. Her work is now held in prestigious private collections around the world.

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The Playful Worlds of Linda Wallis

Linda J. Wallis’ current body of work stems from a process of unconscious mark-making, influenced by automatism. As her hand moves freely across the paper, often while her mind is occupied elsewhere, fleeting thoughts and images materialize into abstract forms that mimic elements of human, animal, and plant life. Using colored pencils, Wallis layers pigments to create depth and texture, making her compositions both vibrant and tactile. While her work may evoke feelings of familiarity, the hybrid creatures and landscapes she draws suggest an underlying dystopian quality—a reflection of contemporary fears, albeit infused with humor and optimism.
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Bridging Reality and Imagination

Linda Wallis is a Nottingham-based artist whose colorful, intricate drawings explore the space between the plausible and the surreal. Initially a cityscape painter, Wallis shifted her focus in 2017 to colored pencil work inspired by her unconscious. Through a process of automatic drawing, she allows her imagination to run free, resulting in fantastical scenes where everyday patterns and objects transform into playful worlds. Her drawings reflect a deep connection with nature while also engaging with broader themes of memory and perception. Her work is now held in prestigious private collections around the world.

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The Playful Worlds of Linda Wallis

Linda J. Wallis’ current body of work stems from a process of unconscious mark-making, influenced by automatism. As her hand moves freely across the paper, often while her mind is occupied elsewhere, fleeting thoughts and images materialize into abstract forms that mimic elements of human, animal, and plant life. Using colored pencils, Wallis layers pigments to create depth and texture, making her compositions both vibrant and tactile. While her work may evoke feelings of familiarity, the hybrid creatures and landscapes she draws suggest an underlying dystopian quality—a reflection of contemporary fears, albeit infused with humor and optimism.

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