Chained Desire: An Impasto Study of Gloss and Restraint

from £36.00

This compelling oil painting utilizes a dramatic impasto technique to focus on a detail of high fashion and conceptual restraint. The artwork captures a person's foot wearing a highly reflective, black high-heel pump featuring a severe metallic stiletto heel. Crucially, a thick black leather strap, resembling an ankle collar, is secured around the skin above the shoe, prominently displaying a dangling silver padlock. The background is a swirl of thickly applied grey and white paint, rendered with a palette knife, which contrasts sharply with the smooth, detailed rendering of the skin and the gloss of the shoe. The overall mood is sensual, provocative, and expressive, emphasizing themes of elegance and controlled desire through texture and symbolism.

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This compelling oil painting utilizes a dramatic impasto technique to focus on a detail of high fashion and conceptual restraint. The artwork captures a person's foot wearing a highly reflective, black high-heel pump featuring a severe metallic stiletto heel. Crucially, a thick black leather strap, resembling an ankle collar, is secured around the skin above the shoe, prominently displaying a dangling silver padlock. The background is a swirl of thickly applied grey and white paint, rendered with a palette knife, which contrasts sharply with the smooth, detailed rendering of the skin and the gloss of the shoe. The overall mood is sensual, provocative, and expressive, emphasizing themes of elegance and controlled desire through texture and symbolism.

I am a UK-based gallery but ship globally. Currently, I deliver to the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Ireland).

There is a fixed shipping fee of £9.50 for all locations.

Because every canvas is custom-printed to your specific requirements ("Made-to-Order"), we do not accept returns or exchanges if you simply change your mind.

However, if your order arrives damaged or has a printing error, please contact us within 3 working days of delivery with photos, and we will arrange a free replacement.

Currently, canvases are sold unframed/stretched, allowing you to choose a frame that best suits your decor. However, I can offer black, white, and natural wooden frames upon request. Please contact me for an estimate.

UK Orders: Typically arrive within 5-7 business days.

International Orders: Please allow 7-10 business days.

Absolutely. I understand the need for privacy. All orders are shipped in plain, unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents on the outside.

Yes, absolutely. Every artwork listed on this site is a strict single edition. Once a customer purchases a print, that design is permanently retired globally.

Canvas Print

Enhanced texture and timeless beauty with our canvas print. The canvas texture enhances the image's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience:

  • Canvas Material: Responsibly sourced FSC-certified wood stretcher bars, cotton-polyester blend (300-350gsm, 350-400 microns).

  • Thickness: Slim (2cm)

  • Size’s Available: 20x30 cm / 8x12″, 30x40 cm / 12x16″, 40x50 cm / 16x20″, 50x60 cm / 20x24″, 60x80 cm / 24x32″

  • Hanging Kit: Included, varies by country.

No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.

I ship to the following countries: UK, USA, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand - Estimated Delivery 7/10 business days.