Original Oil Painting
Stephen Camps - Oil on Board
“A Whale, a Boat and a Lighthouse”
Bold and playful maritime scene by contemporary British naïve artist
Key Details
Artist: Stephen Camps (British, b.1957)
Title: “A Whale, a Boat and a Lighthouse”
Medium: Oil paint
Support: Board
Signature: Signed lower right “S Camps”
Dimensions: Image: 30.5 × 38 cm (12.0 × 15.0 in) — Frame: 35 × 43 cm (13.8 × 16.9 in)
Condition: Excellent condition; no damage noted to the board. Frame shows light wear consistent with age.
Provenance: Private UK collection
Description
A fun and characterful original oil on board by British artist Stephen Camps (b.1957), titled
A Whale, a Boat and a Lighthouse. Painted in Camps’ instantly recognisable naïve style, the scene shows a large stylised whale swimming across a bright blue sea while a sailing ship and lighthouse sit on the distant horizon.
The composition is bold, playful and decorative, using simplified forms and strong colour contrasts that make Camps’ work so appealing. His paintings often feature maritime subjects, animals and coastal life rendered with charm and humour, giving each piece a narrative quality.
Signed lower right and presented in a simple contemporary frame, the painting is ready to hang and would make a striking addition to any coastal home or collection of modern folk and naïve art.
About the Artist
Stephen Camps (b.1957) is a contemporary British painter known for his charming and imaginative naïve-style paintings. His work often draws inspiration from coastal life, maritime folklore and playful storytelling, featuring stylised whales, ships, seaside villages and animals painted with bold shapes and clear colour.
Camps’ paintings have been exhibited in regional galleries across the UK and are collected for their joyful and decorative appeal. His distinctive imagery has recently gained renewed attention with creative projects reportedly being developed around his iconic whale and coastal themes.
Estimated Date
Contemporary, late 20th to early 21st century.
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. A delightful example of Camps’ sought-after maritime themes and whimsical narrative style.
