Through the Ice 1

I do love cold weather and most of my travels are to places in winter. Through the Ice is inspired by the colours of ice that can be seen in icebergs, glaciers and sheet ice. Some with jagged edges, some smooth. Most of my holidays are to cold destinations and the colours of the snow and ice in places like Antarctica, Iceland and the Arctic circle are just stunning. There is also a "Through the Ice #2".

This artwork is unframed and has wire and d-rings ready to hang. The painting continues over the sides so framing is not required. Images showing framing are indicative only. It has the artist's name on the front, is 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.