The meaning of Orbitude is loss or bereavement of a parent or child. In this case it refers to a child. The woman is up against the wall metaphorically and literally. The setting is reminiscent of a line-up and is to represent the guilt she is feeling as she goes through the stages of grief. She is alone and bereft yet stares out directly, humble but not broken.
From a technical point of view, the main consideration for this drawing was shapes and how the simplicity of very little information can say so much. In most drawings you will find more information in the lights, in this piece it has predominantly been reversed with more time spent thinking about and working in the shadows.
Price: £2250
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills is a British landscape and portrait artist whose work is held in international collections, with collectors including public figures and leading institutions.
Artist Statement
I am particularly drawn to the creation of atmospheric pieces that maintain a strong emphasis on drawing and structure. Exploration of light and its interplay with form serves as a foundation for my artistic practice, and allows me to create works that invite the viewer into a space of quiet contemplation. My portraits are guided by a narrative, whilst my landscapes strive to capture the inherent beauty of the natural world through careful consideration of colour, composition, and mark making.
Selected Exhibitions
Royal Society of Portrait Painters (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Royal West of England Academy (2017)
Royal Scottish Academy (2017, 2022)
Society of Graphic Fine Art (2018, 2022, 2024)
Gallery Green and Stone (2021, 2024, 2025)
Derwent Art Prize (London and Paris, 2022)
Chelsea Art Society (2022, 2025)
International Guild of Realism (2022)
Fidra Fine Art (invitational group shows, 2023, 2026)
Beaux Arts Bath (invitational group show, 2024)
The Gallery Holt (2023)
Selected Awards and Nominations
Recipient, Damian Greenish Drawing Award, 2024
Shortlisted, The British Art Prize, 2022
Shortlisted, The Derwent Art Prize, 2022
Notable Commissions
Mr Luke Johnson, Former Chairman of the Royal Society of Arts and Channel 4
Mr George Ratcliffe, Emeritus Professor of Plant Sciences, New College, Oxford University
Ms Elizabeth Frazer, Emeritus Professor of Politics, New College, Oxford University
