Suttons Beach Redcliffe

Painted en plein air from a sandy studio vantage point at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe, this original multi-panel coastal artwork captures the shifting mood of Moreton Bay under brooding skies. Flecks of real sand remain embedded in the paint — a physical trace of place carried directly into the surface.

Rather than depicting a sunlit beach idyll, this contemporary Australian seascape embraces unsettled weather. Grey skies stretch toward Moreton Island while the churned sea breaks into abstract linear passages of green-blue, slate, and deep navy along the horizon. Below, rain-soaked sand mirrors the turbulence above, revealing unexpected undertones of pink, peach and violet.

Textural, atmospheric and immersive, this work balances landscape painting with expressive mark-making. A striking statement piece for collectors of Australian coastal art, contemporary seascapes, and large-scale multi-panel works inspired by Queensland’s shoreline.

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Julie Purcell combines graphic design training with fine art skills.

As a child of the 80's, late twentieth century video games inform Purcell's distinctive rendering style. In some ways, this early home entertainment influence shapes not only her artistic process but also her understanding of human nature and the world around her.

After starting out in corporate design, Purcell earned a BFA (Hons) from Queensland College of Art in 2017. Since then she has exhibited in group and solo shows; judged art competitions and has herself been the recipient of multiple art prizes.