


Linda Cannup
124 Watershire Drive
Irmo, SC 29063
803-467-2119
Linda Cannup



I am a native to Columbia, self-taught artist of two years, who specializes mostly in acrylic painting. As a multi-discipline painter, I move fluidly between impressionistic landscapes, surreal characters, and emotionally charged portraiture. What unites them is presence, a fleeting moment, a mood, or a deeper truth beneath the surface. I am particularly drawn to the natural world and its ability to reflect emotion. Each piece begins with curiosity and ends in a kind of reverence, inviting viewers to pause, reflect and feel something unexpected.
Gallery Cover Artwork:
(viewable HERE)
"Telepathic Conversation"
48"x48"x1.5" Acrylic
$500
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"Where Petals Fall Upward" 12”x12”x3/4” Acrylic NFS “Where petals fall upward” is a meditation on the tension between surrender and aspiration. It speaks to the persistence of grace even in fragility. The scattered blooms on the floor echo what has been lost, while those above hint of what remains out of reach. Where loss and hope coexist in quiet balance.

"A Mother’s Light" 16”x20”x3/4” Acrylic $200 “A Mother’s Light” is a visual meditation on the enduring warmth, strength and complexity of maternal love. At the heart of the painting, vibrant reds and glowing yellows pulse with energy, representing the fierce love, sacrifice, and protective fire that mothers carry with. The inner tones radiate outward, gradually blending into cooler whites, greys and soft pastels – suggesting serenity, wisdom, and the quiet resilience that often goes unseen. “A Mother’s Light” captures the unseen radiance that mothers bring into our lives – guiding and nurturing.

"Alone for the Ride" 24”x20”x1.5” Acrylic SOLD “Alone for the Ride” captures a quiet contemplative moment that speaks to aging, solitude, and dignity. This piece is as much about presence as it is about absence – the faded textures of the walls, the empty doorway, and the rich contrast of light and shadow suggest stories untold. The vibrant plants and rustic setting point to life continuing around and beyond the figure, evoking a quiet resilience and the beauty of simple moments. I aimed to honor the overlooked narratives of everyday people – those who ride through life with strength, memory, and a silent grace.

"Butterfly Confetti" 48”x36”x3/4” Acrylic $300 “Butterfly Confetti” expressed with a burst of color and motion, celebrates transformation and freedom. Symbolizing fleeting joy and personal rebirth, the butterflies dance like confetti through space, reminding us that beauty often lives in the briefest, most spontaneous moments. In those moments represents resilience, hope and the magic that exists when we allow ourselves to be carried by the wind.

"Cabaret Magnifico" 20”x28”x3/4” Acrylic NFS “Cabaret Magnifico” explores the roles we play: the masks we wear for applause, the glamour that conceals vulnerability, and the tension between entertainment and identity. With vibrant color, exaggerated form, and playful surrealism, I aimed to create a world where beauty is bold, movement is mesmerizing, and nothing is quite what it seems. Cabaret Magnifico is meant to invite the viewer to laugh, look closer, and perhaps recognize pieces of themselves in the layered, costumed chaos. Beneath the glitter and absurdity, there is always a deeper story – a wink toward truth behind the curtain.

"Tranquility" 24”x48”x3/4” Acrylic $200 “Tranquility” is a gentle meditation on stillness and natural beauty. It captures a quiet forest scene reflected in calm water. The interplay of light, shadow, and soft color invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and reconnect with a sense of peace.

“Sushi Concierge” and “Sushi Cocktail” (set of 2) 30”x40”x3/4” (each piece) Acrylic $500 (set) “Sushi Concierge” and Sushi Cocktail” is a two-piece satirical portraits that blends elegance with absurdity. Dressed in formalwear and posed with precision, the fish-headed figure playfully subverts expectations – posing the question: who is truly being served? These pieces blurs the line between the elegant and playfully bizarre.

“Stoic Contradiction” 12”x12”x3/4” Acrylic $200 “Stoic Contradiction” is a portrait that captures the quiet intensity of holding oneself together while everything inside strains to break free. Drawing from expressionist influences, I used distortion and color blocking not just for visual impact, but to reflect conflicting truths, strengths and fragility. Though the figure appears stoic, the layered paint and the story in his eyes, hint at suppressed emotion, lived experience, and the human struggle to remain whole in a fragmented world.

"Shades of Blue" 12”x12”x3/4” Acrylic $150 “Shades of Blue” is a celebration of quiet transformation – an intimate study of growth, ripening, and the subtle shifts that signal readiness and change. Each berry holds it own story: some still forming, others fully colored, and a few already bearing the marks of weathered. I intentionally highlighted these variations to speak to the diversity of experience and the beauty found in imperfection. This work is about transitions – quiet, organic, inevitable and reminds us that growth is not always linear or flawless, but layers, patient and full of subtle brilliance.

"Bohemian Daydreamer" 8”x8”x3/4” Acrylic $150 “Bohemian Daydreamer” is a portrait of freedom, vulnerability, and inner exploration. This piece is about escape, about choosing to drift into the mind’s wild places rather than stay rooted in the confines of convention. In her gaze is a dreamer’s strength – the courage to remain sensitive, curious, and untamed. She invites us into the private, poetic spaces of the imagination – where beauty is wild and boundaries blur.

"Central Park" 48”x36”x3/4” Acrylic $250 “Central Park” is a reimagining of a beloved urban sanctuary – not as it appears, but as it feels. Bursting with surreal color and abstracted forms, this piece is an emotional landscape shaped by mood and imagination rather than strict realism. I chose bold, saturated hues and soft, flowing contours to evoke the changing seasons and shifting energy of the park – a place where nature and humanity intersect in a rhythm all its own. This paiting is not just about a location, its about walking beneath blazing autumn leaves or watching spring bloom across a frozen pond.

"Low Country Moss" 24”x24”x1.5” Acrylic $200 “Low Country Moss” is a love letter to the southern coastal landscape – its hush, its heat, and the quiet poetry hanging in the air like Spanish moss. This piece captures the essence of the lowcountry winding marshes, golden light, and the haunting silhouettes of trees draped. The moss-laden trees are both sentinels and storytellers, their forms framing the view as if protecting something sacred. The warm amber tones of the sky suggest the last moments of the day, while the cool blues and greens of the water and grasses create a soft contrast, a balance of stillness and slow movement.



