Calling Out For You

SALE: Originally $250

From my Wishing On The Same Moon series.

The inspiration for my acrylic painting, "Calling Out For You," was drawn from the emotional depth and lyrical beauty of the Powderfinger song "Wishing On The Same Moon." The poignant verse "Hear me now I'm calling out for you, Pleading for your love, You're falling from my view, and there's nothing I can do" serves as the emotional core of the artwork. It's a painting about the profound feeling of missing someone and the longing that accompanies such an absence.

In this dreamscape surrealism piece, a bird takes centre stage as it soars through the canvas, symbolising the yearning and desire to bridge the distance between two hearts. Surrounding the bird is a speech bubble that forms a protective border around it. Inside the speech bubble is an image of a golden moon, representing the celestial connection that transcends physical separation. The moon's luminescence adds a sense of hope and magic to the composition, evoking the idea that love and longing can reach across great distances.

"Calling Out For You" is a painting that seeks to encapsulate the universal human experience of missing someone dear. It invites viewers to connect with the emotions and the desire to reach out, to convey feelings of love, and to bridge the gap between hearts. The dreamscape and surrealism elements enhance the sense of depth and emotion, making the artwork both introspective and evocative.

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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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