Stephen Camps - Oil on Board “One BIG Blue Whale”
A joyful and quirky contemporary folk-art whale painting
Key Details
Artist: Stephen Camps (b. 1957)
Title: “One BIG Blue Whale”
Medium: Oil on board
Support: Board
Signature: Signed “S Camps” lower left
Dimensions: Image: 26.5 × 36.5 cm (10.4 × 14.4 in); Frame: 39.5 × 50 cm (15.6 × 19.7 in)
Condition: Excellent; no damage to the painting. Frame shows light age-related wear.
Provenance: Private UK collection
Description
A delightful original oil painting by British artist Stephen Camps, titled
One BIG Blue Whale. This engaging work captures the artist’s distinctive naive, folk-inspired style with bold forms, playful composition, and cheerful colour. The subject — a stylised whale — reflects Camps’ well-known fascination with coastal themes, executed with a refreshing simplicity and charm that makes his work instantly recognisable and highly decorative.
About the Artist
Stephen Camps (b. 1957) is a contemporary British painter celebrated for his playful, folk-art inspired works. Known for depicting whales, ships, and coastal scenes, his paintings combine bold colour with a deliberately naive style. His work has gained a strong following among collectors of contemporary British folk art, and his recurring whale motif has even inspired a developing film project,
The Prince of Whales, bringing renewed attention to his output.
Estimated Date
Contemporary (late 20th / early 21st century)
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. A charming and characterful example of Camps’ work, ideal for coastal interiors, folk art collectors, or anyone seeking a unique and uplifting piece.
