Victoria Horkan

CONTEMPORARY TEXTURAL PAINTER

Paintings That Stay With You

My paintings begin with a feeling — a memory, a place, a moment in nature that somehow stays with you.

Working intuitively with colour, movement and sculptural texture, I create paintings that explore the space between memory and imagination — places of escape, energy and possibility.

Texture is at the heart of my work. Inspired by the intricate structures found in nature, I build the surface in layers, allowing forms to rise from the canvas and respond to changing light.

From across a room there is colour and movement. Up close, another world reveals itself — marks, layers and unexpected details waiting to be discovered.

I want a painting to do more than occupy a wall. I want it to have a presence — and to take you somewhere.

-Victoria Horkan

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"Nature is at the heart of my work, but I’m less interested in painting exactly what I see than capturing how a place, moment or memory feels."

British contemporary artist Victoria Horkan has been creating original paintings for over 17 years with work now held in private collections all over the world.

Working predominantly in oils on canvas, Victoria creates bold expressive paintings inspired by nature, travel and memory. Vibrant colour, movement and richly layered texture transform transform familiar landscapes, coastlines and natural forms into something altogether more emotive.

Every painting is created by Victoria in her Yorkshire studio in the UK, and is an original work of art. From atmospheric landscapes and coastal paintings to expressive abstract works insired by the natural world and Sir David Attenborough. Each piece is created to bring colour, movement and individuality into a space. Discover original paintings available to buy, or enquire about commissioning a bespoke artwork.

COLLECTED ORIGINAL WORKS

Explore selected original paintings by British contemporary artist Victoria Horkan

The Wishing Tree

The Wishing Tree – Tai Po is an original contemporary textural painting by British artist Victoria Horkan, inspired by the colour, symbolism and traditions of Hong Kong.
The work draws upon the famous wishing trees of Tai Po, where wishes and hopes have traditionally been tied to the trees in the belief that they may bring good fortune. Rather than painting the tree literally, Victoria captures the feeling of possibility surrounding it — vibrant colour, organic forms and expressive.

Sailing Places-Sold

Oil on canvas

Sailing Places explores movement, escape, and the pull of distant horizons. Luminous layers of colour drift through the composition, creating a sense of depth, calm, and quiet motion. This piece captures the emotional feeling of travel and freedom rather than a physical place, inviting the viewer into a space of reflection and possibility.

The Big Fish- Sold

Layers of pink, coral, blue, gold and green create a painting filled with energy and optimism, while the richly textured surface reveals new details as the light changes throughout the day.
100 x 100cm Oils on canvas

The Wishing Tree At Tai Po- Available

The Big Bang- Sold

Oil on canvas

The Big Bang is an explosive celebration of colour, energy, and creation. Vivid bursts of gold, crimson, teal and electric blue collide in rich, textured layers, evoking the moment where chaos becomes beauty. This piece captures raw power, movement, and the thrill of something extraordinary coming into being.

Poppy's Swim- Sold

Oil on canvas

Poppy’s Swim captures the joy of colour in motion, where vibrant reds and soft florals drift across shimmering water. Layers of texture and light create a sense of gentle movement and reflection, evoking freedom, warmth, and the simple pleasure of being immersed in nature.

Liquid Love- Sold

Oil on canvas

Liquid Love is a flowing expression of emotion and connection, where vibrant colour melts into soft, fluid layers. Rich blues, warm corals and luminous light move together in gentle harmony, creating a sense of intimacy, depth, and quiet energy. This piece captures love as a feeling – fluid, powerful, and beautifully alive.

The Standing Ovation- Sold

Oil on canvas

The Standing Ovation is a joyful crescendo of colour and movement, where petals, wings and light appear to rise and applaud in unison. Rich pinks, soft greens and golden tones swirl together in a celebratory rhythm, capturing the energy of admiration, triumph, and collective emotion.

In Wonderland Everything Is Buoyant

Oil on canvas

A whimsical celebration of colour, light, and gentle escape. Soft pinks, fresh greens and golden tones float across the canvas in layered, expressive strokes, creating a sense of weightlessness and joy. This piece invites the viewer into a world where everything feels lighter, brighter, and beautifully free.

One Stormy Day and A Whiskey Chaser- Available

One Stormy Day and a Whisky Chaser – original contemporary textural painting inspired by Lake Garda by Victoria Horkan.One Stormy Day and a Whisky Chaser was born from a storm over Lake Garda — one of those moments when a familiar landscape suddenly becomes something altogether more powerful.
The light changed, the water shifted and the lake seemed to take on an energy of its own. The intensity of the sky and the sense of being completely absorbed by nature for a moment.

Alice's ViP Ticket To The After Party- Sold

Butterflies gather and tumble through a deep, almost enchanted green, surrounded by flashes of vivid colour and expressive, textural marks. There is a sense of something happening just beyond what we can see — as though Alice has wandered a little further down the rabbit hole and discovered the party we were never told about.
I've always been fascinated by the freedom of childhood imagination: the ability to believe in impossible places, hidden worlds and extraordinary things.

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Whether you choose an original painting or a limited edition print, my aim is to bring beauty, movement, and emotion into your home, art that inspires, energises, and lifts the soul every day.

Each original painting is created with rich texture, layered colour, and expressive movement — a one-of-a-kind artwork to transform your space.
Collectors often describe my pieces as “alive,” full of energy and emotion. When you purchase an original, you’re investing in a truly unique work that will never be replicated.

Limited Edition Print Gallery

Limited edition prints are numbered and signed by the artist on the front and reverse. Each comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, wrapped in tissue paper, and carefully packaged and delivered by DPD. Full tracking details sent once your order has been placed.

Please allow 7 - 9 days for delivery
Each Print is MADE TO ORDER

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