This particular painting holds a special place in Niel’s heart – it was his first painting in almost 30 years. Why so long since he’d last picked up a brush? “Life took me in other directions,” Niel explains. “I worked in animation, then as a writer, plus I was busy being a dad to my two daughters, and it wasn’t until late 2024 that I suddenly got the urge to paint again.”
Doomscroll was painted in the spring of 2025, over several weekend sessions. “I took my time,” Niel said. “I honestly wasn’t sure if I could still paint, so it was lovely to see this coming together slowly. I really didn’t want to rush it.”
Original Acrylic painting on Exerz 30 x 40cm Framed Canvas 1.7cm Pre-Stretched Canvas 280GSM 100% Cotton, Acid Free, Medium Grain.
Artwork is presented in a custom canvas floater frame. The approximate external frame size is 330 X 430mm. Internal size for original painting is 30 x 40cm + 1cm Shadow Gap. Includes hanging fixtures to rear.
