Sitting in the Sunlight

Some mellow and glowing colours in a soft expressionist style. While I do paint in several different styles, expressionist is probably my preferred and is really all about the colours. Sometimes bright and bold and other times more subdued and both often inspired by things I see around me in nature or from my travels. This piece encompasses the glow of the sun and the green of things growing in the garden. There is also a companion piece if you are looking for a pair or for a larger space.

Artwork is unframed however sides are painted continuous with the front with wire and d-rings ready to hang so framing is not required. It has the artist's name on the front, signed and stamped on the back and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Images showing framing are indicative only. Framing options can be seen elsewhere on this page.

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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.