Violets in a Perfume Bottle

Violets in a Perfume Bottle

Violets seem to be the only flowers to grow during the blistering Winters in Lyonville. We get our fair dusting of snow each year and once that gives way the violet blooms. It's a little touch of cheer. The vase is an old perfume bottle I found in the forest. It still had it's lid attached and a tiny bit of viscous amber liquid inside. When I opened it I was struck by a heady "old world" fragrance, musky with hints of violet.

This was a joy to paint. I love working with bristly brushes and thick, buttery oil paint. This piece is painted on a deep edge canvas with painted sides and ready to hang. If you'd prefer I can have this custom framed at an additional cost. It would make a lovely gift.

**Please Note: This painting is still drying and will take two weeks before it is ready to send. When purchased I will keep you informed of the drying progress and have it shipped out to you ASAP.

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Katherine Warburton is an emerging Australian artist based in the rural town of Gordon, Victoria. Her work draws from the rich textures of country life, the natural world, and a deeply personal connection to sensory experience. In 2017, she was awarded the Grand Prize at the Trentham Art Exhibition. Katherine is an active member of the regional art scene through the Woodend Art Group and is currently Artist-in-Residence at GINGERELLA Studio. Selected works are also exhibited at The Little Gallery in Trentham, and her paintings are held in private collections across Australia, the United States, and Singapore.

Katherine is autistic, a reality that presents daily challenges but also offers a unique and vivid way of experiencing the world—something that profoundly informs her creative practice. Art has been a transformative force in her life, helping her build friendships, find community, and grow in confidence. She credits her local art network as being especially inclusive and encouraging.

In 2012, Katherine and her husband traded city life for a slower pace, settling on his late grandfather’s farm in Gordon. Their small studio backs onto the Wombat Forest, where kangaroos, wombats, and native birds regularly drop by—offering endless inspiration. With paintbrush in hand and nature just beyond the window, Katherine continues to create art that she hopes will bring a little joy to those who encounter it.

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