Pulse and Drift

Pulse and Drift is a large contemporary coastal inspired abstract expressionist painting inspired by the quiet rhythms of the ocean. Layered blues, teals, and warm accents create a flowing sense of ocean movement and coastal energy, perfect for coastal interiors, modern living spaces, and designer styling projects. This expressive ocean‑inspired artwork brings depth, colour, and emotional resonance to any room.

This artwork is UNSTRETCHED and will be sent rolled in a tube as this is much safer for a work this size. It will require mounting on stretcher bars. The painting is intended to wrap over the sides so framing is not specifically required and personally I prefer large works unframed. It can be hung with the darker section at the top or the bottom whichever you prefer. You can either use a reputable framer near you that can handle this size or Bluethumb can arrange this for you. The artist's name is on the front, signed and stamped on the back, and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

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"Art comes alive in the eyes of the viewer".

I am an Australian contemporary artist living surrounded by wildlife and natural bushland. As a self-taught artist I enjoy challenging myself and experimenting with different ideas and subject matters exploring the boundless possibilities of abstract and expressionism.

My influences are mostly from the stunning abstract and expressionist works of the mid-20th century. What I most enjoy about painting is the colours, shapes, patterns, brushstrokes and marks that one can use to create, or recreate, a feeling, an emotion, or just something fun. My approach is generally to reimagine the world around me and try to capture this on canvas. These re-imaginings can be inspired by objects, locations, nature and sometimes just ideas and concepts. Whilst I do sometimes create several paintings in similar styles, I generally feel the need to constantly evolve and not restrict my creativity to any one particular style. My art journey is all about embracing creativity, change, and new and exciting challenges. My mind is overflowing with ideas and the need to explore different works and push my boundaries.

I grew up in a creative family around the visual and written arts and although I principally worked in the information technology and scientific fields, I have experimented with a range of creative activities including sculpting, clay hand building, and glass fusing, before moving into watercolour abstract landscapes, and now abstract expressionism in acrylic. I am a member of the Royal Queensland Art Society, have displayed my art in many shows, and sold both nationally and internationally. Follow me on IG and FB - katehesslingart

I hope you enjoy my art.