Dunedin's First Church

Original bokeh oil painting

A small oil painting with a striking presence: this original artwork captures Dunedin at night through my signature blurry bokeh lens. First Church stands illuminated beneath the evening sky, with headlights and building lights peppering the foreground.

Painted in my signature bokeh style, the scene softens the edges of the city, inviting you to experience Dunedin not through sharp detail, but through feeling, memory, and atmosphere.

Unframed | Free shipping worldwide | Oil on canvas | 6inches wide x 6inches tall

About the painting

Painted on a 6 x 6 inch boxed canvas, the artwork features a hand-painted gold border framing the city scene, with bursts of glowing bokeh spilling beyond the image itself, as though the light cannot quite be contained. 

The gold edging adds warmth and richness, making this small piece feel jewel-like and special.

Beautiful displayed as is on a shelf or wall, or styled in a shadow box or tray-style frame for a more elevated finish.

Bokeh does 2 things:

1. It magnifies - the soft focus allows light & beauty to grow, and
2. It simplifies - the art takes the focus off 'sharp edges' and 'nitty gritty details'.