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Kate Gribble

Lake Macquarie

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"Taking Flight" is a dynamic abstract painting that evokes movement and energy through bold contrasts of deep purples, blacks, and bursts of radiant yellow. The expressive brushstrokes and textured layering create a sense of depth, with lighter hues of white and lavender suggesting motion and transformation. The interplay of colours and forms gives the impression of something breaking free, embodying the essence of flight and liberation.

Taking Flight

Acrylic, 80cm (W) x 80cm (H)

A$1,090

The artwork titled is a vibrant, abstract painting that evokes the fluidity and emotion of oceanic movement mingled with a dreamy, dessert-like palette.

The composition radiates from a central burst of color, almost like an energetic bloom or explosion. The dominant colors—turquoise, teal, and seafoam green—blend seamlessly with soft pinks and hints of lavender, creating a sensation of underwater swirls or the refreshing lightness of sorbet. Accents of white and bright yellow add texture and motion, like sunlight reflecting on water or citrus zest melting into sweetness.

The central area has thick, expressive brushwork and palette knife strokes, creating dynamic texture and depth. The outward flow from the center feels like it’s in constant motion—either an abstract underwater creature, a splash in the sea, or a cosmic event seen through the lens of a dream.

Overall, Saltwater Sorbet radiates a sense of energy, serenity, and delight, making it feel like a visual interpretation of refreshing summer sensations—cool, bright, and emotionally uplifting.

Saltwater Sorbet

Acrylic, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$550

This vibrant triptych artwork blends fluid abstract backgrounds in teal, pink, and white with vivid, detailed floral bursts. The swirling patterns create dynamic movement, while the bold orange, yellow, and red flowers add energy and contrast. The piece evokes a sense of nature’s chaos and harmony in a dreamlike landscape.

Nénuphars Triptych

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 20cm (H)

A$400

Structured paste and acrylic paint. Fried egg on flat mint background gives a nice contrast to the structure of egg shape. The pop of yolk from the lateral frame is a peak into everyday food.

Fried Egg

Acrylic, 32cm (W) x 42cm (H)

A$540

Kate Eilers

Australia / Queensland

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Kate Snow

Ballarat, Victoria

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THE SECRET LIFE OF CATS

Own the original award-winning artwork.

The Secret Life of Cats is an original acrylic painting that was awarded Highly Commended at the Pyrenees Art Exhibition. Full of charm, humour and personality, this one-of-a-kind artwork celebrates the secret lives we imagine our feline companions lead when we're not around.

Featuring a striking blue-eyed cat luxuriating in a clawfoot bath with a cocktail close at hand, this whimsical painting captures the confidence, curiosity and quiet mischief that cat lovers know so well. Rich colours, playful storytelling and delightful details make this a piece that invites a second look and is sure to spark conversation.

Painted in professional-quality acrylics on a wooden panel, the artwork has been finished with a gloss varnish that enhances the vibrancy of the colours while providing long-lasting protection.

This is the original painting, not a print. Every brushstroke, texture and detail is exactly as created by the artist, making it a truly unique addition to your home or art collection.

Artwork Details

• Original acrylic painting
• Highly Commended – Pyrenees Art Exhibition
• Painted on a wooden panel
• Finished with a protective gloss varnish
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• One-of-a-kind original artwork

Perfect For

• Cat lovers and devoted pet owners
• Collectors of original artwork
• Colourful contemporary interiors
• Quirky and whimsical home décor
• Unique statement pieces
• Special gifts for cat enthusiasts

Whether displayed as the centrepiece of a room or added to an existing collection, The Secret Life of Cats brings warmth, humour and personality to any space.

A charming, award-winning original painting for anyone who knows that cats are always up to something when we're not looking.

The Secret Life Of Cats

Acrylic, 22.8cm (W) x 30.5cm (H)

A$400

This richly textured acrylic artwork combines deep, layered blues with luminous gold tones, creating a striking yet serene composition. Built with heavy body gel, the surface has a sculptural quality that adds depth and movement, while a flowing band of gold draws the eye. Delicate, blossom-like forms along this line soften the piece and bring a sense of quiet balance.

Inspired by the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi—the art of finding beauty in imperfection—the golden elements symbolize resilience, renewal, and strength. The contrast between dark and light gives the work both visual impact and emotional depth.

Finished with two coats of varnish for archival protection and long-lasting quality, this piece is ready to hang and does not require framing. Elegant and contemporary, it brings warmth and sophistication to any space, offering a timeless sense of calm and meaning.

Kintsugi Blooms

Acrylic, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$410

Inspired by my love of winter sunsets and birds, this oil painting reflects those quiet moments when the day is winding down and the light feels softer and more meaningful. It’s about pausing, noticing colour, and appreciating the calm that comes with being outdoors in cooler seasons.

Warm sunset tones are balanced with cooler blues, creating a sense of harmony and gentle contrast. The layered oil paint adds depth and warmth without feeling heavy, allowing the colours to feel inviting and timeless.

Painted in oils on canvas board, this piece would make a thoughtful gift or a beautiful investment in original art. It suits a wide range of interiors and would be a lovely addition to any home, bringing warmth, colour, and a subtle connection to nature

Sunsets In Winter

Oil, 22.6cm (W) x 30.5cm (H)

A$160

Drawn slowly and patiently in graphite, this piece invites the viewer into a quiet landscape that feels both familiar and slightly mysterious. A small cluster of hillside houses rests beneath sweeping trees, surrounded by open fields, wandering fence posts, and distant mountains fading softly into the background.

Look closer and new details begin to appear — delicate textures in the grass, subtle shadows across the land, and tiny architectural features that bring the houses quietly to life. Created over many careful hours using only graphite, the depth and atmosphere emerge through layers of fine shading and precise line work.

It’s a piece that draws people in. The kind that makes guests pause, lean closer, and ask questions — discovering something new each time they look.

The Curious Cottage On The Hill

Drawing, 29.5cm (W) x 21cm (H)

A$210

Kate Wise

Haddon, Victoria

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A dam with trees around the banks, in muted earthy tones

Through the trees, what I see

Acrylic, 45.5cm (W) x 45.5cm (H)

A$490

A seascape with apricot, copper and blue trees and sky with a bright cerulean sea.

Through The Trees, Cerulean Dream

Acrylic, 45.5cm (W) x 45.5cm (H)

A$480

Abstract landscape suggesting trees, swirling sky and grass in greys, buttermilk and soft olive green

Through the trees wherever the path leads 2

Acrylic, 63cm (W) x 79cm (H)

A$740

Gum in shades of brown on a warm gold, blush and green gradated background

Treasure 6

Acrylic, 51cm (W) x 61cm (H)

A$830

Kate Isbell

North Bondi, NSW, Australia

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A small artwork with fluid, expressive brush stokes showing a figure in a yacht coming away from dark skies and into the light. The mood is calm and hopeful.

Solitude I

Acrylic, 23cm (W) x 23cm (H)

A$280

A flash of turquoise blue sea seen from a headland with iconic Norfolk palms in the foreground, another headland in the background. Grey sky with lots of cloud movement.

Aurora Coast

Acrylic, 65cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$700

A small empty boat in the middle ground. The bay, land and water are all hinted at in abstract layers. Colours are very soft, misty pastels with a streak of turquoise.

Costa Brava

Acrylic, 40cm (W) x 40cm (H)

A$550

This modern, abstract artwork has expressive brush stokes and uses mainly blues, yellows with a touch of white and burgundy. It shows a figure in a yacht coming away from dark skies and into the light. The water is silvery.

Solitude II

Acrylic, 23cm (W) x 23cm (H)

A$280

Kate Gibbs

Sydney, Australia

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small abstract oil painting

The walk from here (2)

Oil, 20cm (W) x 25cm (H)

A$390

abstract landscape of the bushland around sydney's beaches.

The walk from here

Oil, 20cm (W) x 25cm (H)

A$330

Abstract expressionism, mark making, pinks, red and yellow, minimalist mark making.

Study 7

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 29cm (H)

A$300

Monochrome abstract oil painting with dark blues, whites

Between Sea and Land

Oil, 50cm (W) x 60cm (H)

A$650

Kate Thompson

NSW

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Floral still life vibrant gerbras with foliage in 3 fluorescent vases

Fluoro vases

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 50cm (H)

A$110

Irises arranged in a vase modern arrangement and folage . Painted sides and gloss varnished

Iris Purple Haze

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 50cm (H)

A$180

5 colourful vases with a glass house diffuser.

5 vases and glass house diffuser

Acrylic, 41cm (W) x 51cm (H)

A$240

Modern botanicals

Modern natives Blackheath

Acrylic, 20cm (W) x 20cm (H)

A$170

Kate Winnen

Port Fairy

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Walking back across the old sea wall back to the mainland. The sea is high and rough.

Looking Back

Acrylic, 24cm (W) x 20.5cm (H)

A$150

Rural scene, with the river in the foreground, and Tower Hill in the background.

Looking Back at Tower Hill

Acrylic, 40.5cm (W) x 51cm (H)

A$340

The river flows through the rural landscape.

Find the River

Acrylic, 61cm (W) x 30.5cm (H)

A$340

Cottage in a quiet country side

Country Cottage

Acrylic, 40.5cm (W) x 30.5cm (H)

A$340

Kate Tan

Brisbane Australia

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Inspiring landscape New Zealand

Wanaka Tree

Watercolour, 27.9cm (W) x 24.1cm (H)

A$150

Kate Wells Art

Brisbane

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A black snail is heading to the right of the page. Coloured with small black lines.

Snail Pen Drawing

Drawing, 29cm (W) x 21cm (H)

A$90

Three different mushrooms on each page

Mushrooms Set

Drawing, 54cm (W) x 27cm (H)

A$90

A pink duke protea and a pink gum blossom are on two separate pages both made using black graphic marker with dashes.

Australian Flowers Pair

Drawing, 36cm (W) x 27cm (H)

A$100

A wide eyed baby fennec fox faces the front of the page.

Baby Fennec Pen Drawing

Drawing, 29cm (W) x 21cm (H)

A$90