Figurative Paintings

A collection of figurative oil paintings expressing the evocative and quietly mystical presence of the human form. Each work is created using rare hand-ground pigments and traditional methods derived from the old masters. Painted from life and imagination, these works explore dreamlike and symbolic themes rooted in myth and the archetypal psyche.

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Lilith of the Shadow Wood, 2024 oil on board painting by Damian Osborne, figurative nude woman standing in a dark pool with snakes surrounding her — **Lilith of the Shadow Wood**
Oil on board, 61 x 40 cm, 2024
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Tongues of Fire, 2024 oil on board by Damian Osborne, esoteric realism painting of a nude woman with her head on fire, symbolic realism — **Tongues of Fire**
Oil on board, 60.5 x 43 cm, 2024
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Dream Bird, 2021 oil on board painting by Damian Osborne, allegorical self-portrait featuring a bulbul bird and the back of the artist's head — **Dream Bird**
Oil on board, 61 x 46 cm, 2021
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Nigredo, 2021, oil on board self-portrait by Damian Osborne; figure painting of a man on a crucifix with an eclipse, two crows, and a dog. Part of the contemporary figurative and nude paintings portfolio — **Nigredo**
Oil on board, 60 x 40 cm, 2021
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Temperance, 2023 oil on canvas by Damian Osborne, figurative realism self-portrait of a figure with dark wings pouring water from goblets, surrounded by birds and animals — **Temperance**
Oil on canvas, 93 x 53 cm, 2023
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Lady of Gentleness, 2024 oil on canvas painting by Damian Osborne, classical realism nude figurative artwork of a woman with a dove — **Lady of Gentleness**
Oil on canvas, 2024
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Acquisition & Collector Information

These figure paintings are available by private enquiry. Each painting is accompanied by full documentation and a certificate of authenticity.

To request the Figurative Paintings Collector Pack (PDF catalogue with selected works and contextual notes), please contact the artist directly.