A Moment Of Rest

A Moment of Rest captures the quiet pause of a simple meal set out on a sunlit table. A bottle of wine stands between two glasses, alongside fresh bread, slices of tomato, and a plate of soft cheeses, a modest arrangement that suggests an unhurried afternoon and the pleasure of slowing down.

Behind the table, pale blue shutters frame a gentle pattern of white flowers, bringing a sense of calm and freshness to the scene. A simple white jug filled with green leaves adds a touch of life and balance, echoing the relaxed harmony of the setting.

Painted with bold shapes, clean lines, and a soft palette of blues, creams, and warm food tones, the composition celebrates everyday rituals. A Moment of Rest invites the viewer to pause for a while, savour good food and good company, and appreciate the quiet beauty found in ordinary moments.

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Jacquie Hughes is an up and coming artist based in Perth, Western Australia. A self-taught painter, she began painting in 2015 and started honing her craft to focus on subjects such as people, animals and landscapes in 2019. Previously, her works mainly consisted of charcoal abstracts and drawings, but she has since moved on to working primarily with colourful and contemplative acrylics on canvas. By viewing her work you are stepping into the world she has created inside her head, filled with carefully selected hues inspired by nature and imaginary landscapes; and with creatures of exaggerated sizes expertly placed to draw in the viewers’ attention. Her brush strokes flow smoothly over every piece with care and grace, bringing to life every scene as if the viewer was transported there themselves in a dream.

Jacquie’s use of acrylics is relaxed and alluring. She expertly weaves in both the real and the whimsical to present a delightful spectacle in each piece. Be enchanted away to a fairy-tale land with her tranquil and soothing designs, perfect for any setting to relax and reflect on the captivating fantasies the mind can generate. Her illustrative expertise tells a story of its own, weaving together familiar scenes of the world around us while incorporating unique and memorable mythical imagery. “My work encapsulates the breath-taking characteristics you would imagine in a marvellous realm of fantasy and dreams. The mind is a fascinating place where you can envision endless possibilities. I found the perfect way to capture my thoughts and imaginations by brushing them out on canvas for the world to see,” she states, in regards to her artistry. She transmits her own feelings right onto each piece itself, breathing a personality into it that each onlooker may interpret in their own way.

Jacquie partly uses her own home for inspiration, where she resides with her husband and two children. Although equipped with a beautiful garden and her own personal space to create each canvas, she still allows her imagination and the universe inside her mind to take over in the creative process. Her artwork has been sold in Europe, America and all over Australia. It’s possible to take home a stunning original piece by Jacquie Hughes, either through the Bluethumb online gallery or the yearly markets in Perth Western Australia.

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