Wetlands - The Sanctuary

Wetlands - The Sanctuary is my interpretation of those quiet, in-between spaces in nature where sky and earth seem to meet. I wanted to capture the calm beauty of the wetlands through layers of soft olive greens, earthy browns, and gentle blue-grays that suggest reeds, shallow water, and the shifting play of light across the surface. My small marks and gestures of pink, pale blue, and black bring a sense of life and rhythm to the piece with hints of birds, insects, and rippling reflections moving gently through the landscape.
For me, this work is about evoking a feeling rather than depicting a scene. I wanted to express the stillness, renewal, and quiet energy that the wetlands hold. Through restrained colours and delicate mark-making, I aimed to create a poetic sense of space, one that feels peaceful and deeply connected to the land. The Wetlands is my way of celebrating the subtle moods of nature and the calm it brings.
The canvas is an original piece and comes with d rings and wire ready to hang. The piece is UNFRAMED. Sides are painted in a crisp white to set off the artwork. The work is created in acrylic paint. All work has been sealed and varnished for protection
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Carolyne Jane
THE BLOCK ARTIST - 2024 and 2025

I was absolutely thrilled that two of my works were again selected to feature in this year’s series of THE BLOCK in Daylesford 2025 and last year in THE BLOCK Phillip Island 2024! It is an incredible honour to be part of such a well-loved show, and I can’t begin to express how exciting it was to see my art displayed every night during contestant interviews.

I am an abstract artist and I find incredible inspiration from the rocks and sea around Phillip Island. I am very drawn to the changing colours of the sea and the beautiful colours of the red rocks and natural diversity of the island which often tend to end up being the main subjects for my art. I have a real passion for colour and enjoy experimenting with the use of different colour combinations to create my work.

My works are totally intuitive and I pour all my energy, passion and emotion into each unique piece I create. My works are mainly acrylic with some mixed media of charcoal and pastel and I adore painting on big canvases.

My artistic Journey originally saw me working with oils creating contemporary seascapes but as my art evolved I found myself wanting to really let go and create from within. I love being able to create from something as simple as a mark on paper or a thought and let the canvas tell me what it wants.

Lately I’ve found myself going a bit wild with my brushstrokes as the crazy madness of creating takes over. My passion is colour and I love experimenting with different colour palettes which keeps my works interesting and exciting. I truely am on a journey of exploration with my work.