Classically Inspired Architectural Details

Forma Coloris, Lux Mentis

The form of color, light of the mind.

2022 - Present

...the way architecture holds the soulful residues of human presence across time. These architectural paintings distill classical forms into vibrant fragments, where color becomes emotion, and light becomes the vessel of memory.

Abstract architectural painting of a neoclassical column detail, rendered in bold strokes of white, yellow, and terracotta with gilded accents. The hand-painted composition by Teale Hatheway evokes classical ornament through expressive color, layered texture, and gestural form on paper.
Abstract architectural painting of a neoclassical column motif by Teale Hatheway, featuring layered vertical white strokes, gold leaf accents, and crossed ornamental bands on a rose-toned background with splashes of cobalt blue. A contemporary exploration of classical architectural detail, color, and spirit.
Abstract architectural painting of a neoclassical acanthus ornament by Teale Hatheway, featuring sweeping white and terracotta curves with gold leaf dot accents on a richly layered green and mauve background. A contemporary interpretation of classical form and decorative detail in vibrant color.
Close-up of Teale Hatheway’s Forma Coloris Lux Mentis — Study No. 4, a mixed-media architectural painting featuring a sweeping ornamental motif in white and terracotta with hand-applied gold gilding, set against layered abstract blocks of red, blue, green, and blush tones.
Abstract architectural painting of a neoclassical foliate scroll motif by Teale Hatheway, featuring dynamic white and terracotta curves outlined in gold leaf, set against a layered green and red ochre background. A richly colored interpretation of classical ornament and decorative form on paper.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway depicting a trio of vertical twisted rope torus moldings, rendered in layered brushstrokes of white, yellow, and terracotta with gilded highlights. Set against a richly painted background of blush, olive, and cobalt, the work reimagines classical decorative elements with bold color and painterly gesture.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring stylized volute and foliate forms in teal, white, and gold, evoking classical ornament through gestural strokes. Set against a layered background of blue, green, and buff tones, the composition explores the expressive potential of architectural detail, movement, and color.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring a stylized foliate scroll motif reminiscent of classical rinceau or ornamental vine patterns. Curving white and deep blue leaves are outlined in gold over a layered terracotta and parchment background, capturing the rhythm and elegance of historical decorative trim.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring a scrolling neoclassical rinceau motif in white and blue with gold leaf embellishments. The stylized foliate tendrils sweep diagonally across a layered background of olive green, cobalt blue, and soft parchment, evoking classical ornament through contemporary brushwork and color.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring a neoclassical scroll motif surrounded by stylized laurel or olive branch forms. The composition layers expressive white and teal brushstrokes with gilded detailing over a blush-toned background, evoking classical ornamentation with movement, rhythm, and contemporary color.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring a stylized classical anthemion or acanthus motif, with flaring leaf forms and a central flower-like flourish. Painted in white, teal, and gold over a textured blush, green, and indigo background, the composition reinterprets historic ornament through expressive, contemporary mark-making.
Abstract architectural painting by Teale Hatheway featuring a stylized guilloche motif composed of interlaced scrolls and rosettes. Painted in white, cobalt blue, and gold against a parchment and green-toned background, the work reinterprets classical border ornament with bold color and expressive brushwork.
Architectural detail painting of a low-relief ornamental motif featuring interlaced ribbon-like forms and stylized classical palmettes, rendered in white and cobalt blue with gilded accents. The knotted design evokes guilloche or Celtic knotwork, set against a painterly rose-toned ground with deep green edges.
Abstract architectural painting featuring a rhythmic band of arched forms, an architectural arcade motif, painted in bold white and cobalt blue against a textured backdrop of terracotta, moss green, and pale aqua. Vertical brushstrokes elongate the arches like slender columns, each accentuated by a trail of delicate gold dots tracing their curves. The composition evokes the formality of classical architecture with a modern painterly looseness.
A stylized architectural painting featuring elongated arcade-like arches outlined in cobalt blue, white, and gilded accents. Each arch is vertically stretched with expressive brushwork, while a central, tubular blue form sits within the middle of each arch, bordered in white and highlighted with gold. The arches are edged with raised gold lines that lend a sense of gilded grandeur. The composition evokes a modern reinterpretation of classical architectural arcades, infused with movement, depth, and painterly texture.
Furl No 2 - Architectural Detail painting in green, white, yellow acrylic and gold leaf, by Teale Hatheway
Meander No 2 - Architectural Detail painting in pink, white and yellow acrylic and gold leaf, by Teale Hatheway
Dream State - classical architectural painting in blue and white by Teale Hatheway
Meander - classical architectural painting in coral and cream by Teale Hatheway
Reflection - classical architectural painting in magenta and cream by Teale Hatheway
Furl - classical architectural painting in coral and purple by Teale Hatheway
Dissipate - classical architectural painting in pink and green by Teale Hatheway
Steadfast - classical architectural painting in turquoise and cream by Teale Hatheway

transition, 2018

Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway

acanthus leaves, 2018

Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway

lightfoot, 2017-2018

Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway
Architectural Detail Paintings - Teale Hatheway