Al Heighton – Winter’s Romance – Original Signed Limited Edition Screenprint – 33/50

Artist: Al Heighton
Title: Winter’s Romance
Sheet Size: 51.2 × 76.8 cm
Medium: Original Screenprint
Edition: Limited Edition of 50
Edition Number: 33/50
Condition: Fine
Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist
Subject: Contemporary British Art, Winter Landscapes, Woodland Wildlife, Romantic Illustration, Original Prints
Gallery: Hornseys Gallery, Ripon, North Yorkshire

Description

Winter’s Romance is a charming original limited edition screenprint by the British artist and illustrator Al Heighton, whose distinctive work combines imaginative storytelling, bold graphic design and an affectionate appreciation of everyday life and the natural world. The composition depicts two figures walking together through a peaceful, snow-covered woodland, surrounded by bare trees, distant evergreens and a variety of woodland animals.

Rendered in a carefully balanced palette of pale blue, soft grey, black, green, yellow and red against a predominantly white background, the image captures the quiet beauty of a winter landscape while retaining the playful characterisation and visual wit for which Heighton is known.

Al Heighton’s Distinctive Artistic Style

Al Heighton’s work is characterised by confident line drawing, bold areas of colour, imaginative figures and carefully balanced compositions. His illustrations frequently draw upon everyday life, popular culture, sport, relationships and the natural world, transforming familiar situations into humorous and sometimes surreal visual narratives.

In Winter’s Romance, Heighton’s background in graphic design is particularly evident in the disciplined arrangement of the trees and the restrained colour palette. The tall black trunks establish a strong visual framework, while the horizontal bands of pale blue and white create a sense of depth and space. The brightly dressed walkers provide the principal focus, their contrasting colours drawing attention without disturbing the overall harmony of the composition. The small animals, distant evergreens and delicate snowflakes add detail and atmosphere, rewarding closer examination.

The simplified treatment of the woodland has affinities with the traditions of British decorative illustration and folk-inspired graphic art. Heighton’s ability to communicate atmosphere, narrative and character through relatively economical visual means gives his work a distinctive identity within contemporary British illustration.

About Al Heighton

Al Heighton is a British illustrator, artist and printmaker based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

He studied Graphic Design at the University of Salford, graduating in 2001 with a First Class Honours degree, before establishing a professional career in illustration. His work is characterised by imaginative storytelling, expressive figures, distinctive colour combinations and a playful approach to familiar subjects. Heighton has produced illustrations for a wide range of editorial, publishing, commercial and cultural clients, including The Guardian, the Financial Times, Random House, Marks & Spencer, Pentagram and Arctic Monkeys.

Alongside his professional illustration, he produces original screenprints that allow his individual artistic imagination to develop beyond the requirements of commercial commissions. His independent printmaking demonstrates the close relationship between contemporary illustration and fine art, combining the accessibility of graphic imagery with the craftsmanship of original printmaking.

Al Heighton and Hornseys Gallery

Hornseys Gallery has an established association with Al Heighton and has previously hosted a solo exhibition of his work, The Sporting Almanac of Al Heighton, at our gallery in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Our experience of exhibiting his work provides a direct connection with the artist and an appreciation of his distinctive contribution to contemporary British illustration and original printmaking.We continue to stock a selection of Al Heighton’s original screenprints, including signed and numbered limited editions.

Condition

In fine condition. Signed and numbered 33/50 in pencil by the artist.

Please examine the accompanying photograph, which shows the actual print offered for sale.

Why Buy from Hornseys?

Established in 1976, Hornseys is an independent specialist gallery and bookseller based in the historic cathedral city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. For fifty years, we have specialised in carefully selected original artwork, limited edition prints, illustrated books and collectible works by established and distinctive artists.

Our association with Al Heighton includes hosting a solo exhibition of his work, and we are pleased to continue offering his original screenprints to collectors throughout the United Kingdom and internationally. Every artwork is individually examined and described, with particular attention paid to its medium, signature, edition details and condition. Our photographs show the actual artwork offered for sale, allowing customers to examine its appearance before purchasing.

We offer free tracked and insured UK delivery, with artworks carefully packaged to ensure their safe arrival. International delivery is also available.

All purchases are covered by ou 14-day unconditional returns policy, provided items are returned in the condition in which they were supplied.