Winter sweet in an Amber Jar

When the cold gusts of Winter come to an end and make way to the sunnier days of Spring the Winter sweet bush burst into life. The bare branches are adorned with delicate yellow flowers that have a strong fragrance.

The Amber Jar in the painting was one that I found in the Wombat Forest. There are so many remnants to find within the bracken undergrowth.

I believe paintings are invited with the energy of the artist. When I painted this Alla Prima everything flowed into the canvas so well. I use thick, buttery oil paints that create structure on the canvas.

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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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