Insert Coin to Begin Original Art

This painting bursts with the playful chaos of a Newquay arcade come alive after dark. The building glows; a beacon of neon blues, electric pinks, and blazing yellows, casting a kaleidoscope of colour across the wet pavement outside. 

The iconic signage above the entrance flickers slightly, as if daring passersby to step into this time capsule of fun and chance. The title, "Insert Coin to Begin", invites the viewer into the painting like a game waiting to start. It’s not just a night at the arcade—it’s a moment of escape, joy, and unfiltered British holiday magic.

Just to the left of the arcade, is the humble seaside chip shop, its golden glow softer but no less inviting. This painting is a celebration of tacky brilliance, small thrills, satisfying comfort food and the holiday nostalgia of an evening wandering through a seaside town.

• Original artwork by British Artist Diane Griffiths.
• Acrylic, oil and enamel on 50x50cm canvas with painted sides.
• Framed in a high quality black wooden floater frame.
• Framed measurements: 53x53cm, depth 3cm.
• Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.

My painting ‘Insert Coin to Begin’ is in the top 50 of the SAA (Supporting All Artists) Artists of the Year 2025!

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