River Bend diptych

I hope to capture the spirit of the Australian landscape and share my experience of the natural world through my artwork. I believe that while spending time in nature, we become aware of our own small place in the world, bringing a little perspective into our lives.

Riverbend, is a peaceful painting of a forested river. The scene is viewed through silhouetted trees across still water to the distant riverbank. With its cool palette of deep blues and whites, this painting reflects the serenity of this quiet area.

From a series of landscape paintings that focuses on the forests, lakes, and estuaries of northern New South Wales’ coastal national parks, inspired by the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”. This series invites viewers into a slow, sensory experience of reconnection with nature.

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Karyn Fendley is a landscape artist based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia.
Her artwork explores how we remember places we have visited, using simple yet evocative imagery to capture their essence.
Sumptuous, dramatic colour and flattened perspectives are hallmarks of her distinctive style, inviting viewers to experience familiar landscapes through a fresh, contemplative lens.
Recent series focus on the diverse environments of northern New South Wales and South East Queensland, including the coastal heathlands and serene lakes of Arakwal, Bundjalung, and Yuraygir National Parks, and the ancient, weathered granite formations of Bald Rock and Girraween National Parks near Tenterfield.