I Declare — Fine Art Print

I was not in England when the Queen passed. I had left two days earlier for a necessary trip abroad, and as England pulled together to mourn, I found myself alone and very sad to be so far away. By the time I arrived back in the UK it felt like the world had moved on, but I had a lingering sadness and a need to express my respect for the Queen.

As I studied her life, I was struck by the speech she made to the world on her 21st birthday: "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service … God help me to make good my vow." She was mature beyond her years.

I introduced this painting on the first anniversary of her passing. It hopes to capture a contemplative moment in the last years of her life, reflecting on that promise made so many years before, and marvelling how God had indeed helped her keep it.

Mixed media in charcoal and pencil, worked entirely in black and white except for the blue of her eyes.

The original is for sale. Contact me for details. It is also available as a fine art print, framed or unframed.

About the print

• Giclée printed with 12-colour fine art technology for deep, accurate colour
• Smooth matte 200 gsm fine art paper (FSC-certified), glare-free
• Unframed, or framed and ready to hang in white, natural wood, dark wood or black
• Printed to order by the print studio nearest you, so it travels less and arrives sooner