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- Artist: Doug Hyde
- Model: 3950
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Feel the Love is a tender and heartfelt limited edition print by Doug Hyde, one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artists. Beloved for his ability to capture universal emotions with warmth, simplicity, and charm, Hyde has built a career on artworks that speak directly to the heart. His signature rounded figures and recurring characters resonate across generations, offering joy, comfort, and connection through their gentle humour and emotional depth. With Feel the Love, Hyde distills the essence of affection and generosity into a single powerful image.
The composition centres on Hyde's familiar figure carrying a large red heart under one arm. Bound with a simple piece of string, the heart resembles a precious gift, ready to be delivered with care and love. The way the character's hand rests against the heart conveys more than just the act of carrying it - there is tenderness in the gesture, an impression that the heart itself is soft, cushion-like, and filled with warmth. Hyde's ability to capture emotion through posture and touch allows the viewer to instantly connect with the message: love is something to be shared, cherished, and offered freely.
The striking red of the heart dominates the composition, symbolising passion, care, and human connection. Its bold colour contrasts beautifully with the neutral tones of the figure, ensuring it becomes the focal point of the piece. This simplicity of palette and form is a hallmark of Hyde's work, encouraging viewers to focus on the emotional resonance rather than intricate detail. The tied string adds a charming touch of humility, suggesting that love need not be grand or elaborate - it is in its most honest and unpretentious form that it becomes truly meaningful.
Measuring 14 x 20 inches (artwork size), and presented at 27 x 33 inches when framed, Feel the Love is a substantial work that brings both intimacy and presence to any space. Produced as a limited edition of 395, each print is hand-signed and numbered by Doug Hyde, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity to confirm its place within the edition. Created as a limited edition on paper, the piece is reproduced using the highest-quality giclée process, ensuring depth, clarity, and longevity while faithfully capturing the textures and tones of Hyde's original pastel work.
The artwork is beautifully presented in Doug Hyde's signature white box frame. This clean, contemporary finish enhances the richness of the red heart while providing a timeless presentation that works seamlessly in a variety of interior settings. Whether hung as a centrepiece or paired with other works from Hyde's portfolio, the framing ensures that the artwork maintains its elegance while preserving its emotional impact.
For collectors, Feel the Love represents an essential exploration of one of Hyde's core themes: love as a gift to be given and shared. For those discovering his art for the first time, it offers a quintessential example of the warmth, accessibility, and emotional honesty that have made Hyde one of the UK's most collected artists.
Feel the Love is more than an artwork - it is a visual reminder of the power of giving, the beauty of affection, and the joy of sharing life's most meaningful emotion. Whether selected as a gift for a loved one or as a treasured addition to an existing collection, this edition promises to inspire smiles, warmth, and conversation for years to come.
Edition Size: 395 - Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Artwork Size: 14 x 20 inches
Framed Size: 27 x 33 inches
Medium: Limited Edition on Paper (Giclée Print)
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity
Frame: White box frame - Doug Hyde's signature frame
Looking for more by Doug Hyde? We are delighted to present a curated selection of his limited edition prints, sculptures, and original works. Please feel free to contact us if you would like assistance in finding the perfect addition to your collection.
Doug Hyde is one of the most recognisable and best-loved figures in contemporary British art. Renowned for his feel-good aesthetic and emotionally resonant imagery, Hyde creates pastel drawings and sculptures that celebrate love, family, friendship, and the quiet joys of everyday life. Working primarily in soft pastels applied by hand-using fingers, thumbs, and palms rather than tools-he produces works that feel as direct and intimate as the emotions they portray.
Born in 1972 in Bristol, Hyde showed a natural interest in art from an early age. Though largely self-taught, he developed his technique over time through practice, experimentation, and a sincere desire to communicate feeling through visual storytelling. Rather than beginning his career with commercial ambitions, Hyde's initial works were personal-created as heartfelt gifts for loved ones. This spirit of authenticity continues to define his art, giving his work a warmth and honesty that resonates with a wide audience.
Hyde's distinctive characters are rendered with minimal features, round faces, and expressive postures. Despite their simplicity, these figures convey a profound emotional depth. Whether a child embracing a pet, a parent and child sharing a quiet moment, or a solitary figure holding a heart, Hyde's imagery speaks to universal experiences of connection, affection, and belonging. His style draws comparisons to naïve art and modern minimalism, yet retains a charm and sincerity all its own.
In 2005, Hyde's popularity reached new heights when the Fine Art Trade Guild named him the UK's Best-Selling Published Artist. That same year, the BBC described him as "the nation's favourite living artist"-a title that underscored both his commercial success and his broad public appeal. Since then, his work has been exhibited internationally, including in Europe and Japan, and is held in private collections around the globe. His collectors include high-profile names such as actress Emily Blunt and professional golfer Rory McIlroy.
In addition to his iconic pastel pieces, Hyde creates limited-edition sculptures in bronze and resin, which echo the themes and characters of his two-dimensional works. These three-dimensional pieces maintain the same emotional clarity and approachability that have become hallmarks of his artistic language.
Beyond his studio practice, Hyde is also dedicated to charitable work. He has donated artwork and proceeds to several organisations supporting children and families, including Children in Need and Look Good Feel Better. This philanthropic dimension aligns closely with the central themes of his art-hope, generosity, and the power of human connection.
Today, Doug Hyde continues to live and work in the South West of England, where he maintains a devoted following of collectors, art lovers, and new fans alike. Despite occasional critical distance from some corners of the fine art establishment, Hyde's work continues to thrive thanks to its emotional accessibility and universal themes. His unique blend of technical skill, heartfelt intention, and joyful simplicity has secured his place as a beloved figure in the landscape of contemporary British art.