{"title":"Alice Sims","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_p1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAlice Sims is a Welsh artist living and working in Bristol. As an ecologist by trade, her work is informed by an understanding of the natural environment, with a particular interest in seasonal cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily dog walks form the basis of her process. Observing how the environment shifts through the seasons, Alice enjoys drawing attention to the more subtle aspects of the natural world that we often pass by without noticing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hedgerow-fauna-artist-alice-sims","title":"Hedgerow fauna - Artist, Alice Sims","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe painting is a vertically oriented piece that showcases a landscape in shades of purple and green. It features an array of wildflowers and a butterfly. In the foreground, there are white flowers with pink centers blooming among green leaves and vines. The midground showcases yellow flowers with thin petals alongside pink, purple, and white variations. Several large, flat-topped white flower clusters (umbels) rise toward the top, with a small brown butterfly with blue-tipped wings perched on one of them. The background is a blend of deep purple, lavender, and pale yellow, adding a soft, misty effect. The overall style is impressionistic, characterized by visible brushstrokes and a sense of movement, unframed as on a block canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 50 x 99 x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice Sims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54291267387715,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/0977\/5171\/files\/HedgerowFauna.jpg?v=1774706997"},{"product_id":"blackberry-blossoms-artist-alice-sims","title":"Blackberry Blossoms - Artist, Alice Sims","description":"\u003cp\u003e                                                                                                                                              The painting is a vertical, mixed-media artwork that combines elements of botanical illustration with abstract expressionism. 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