Yarra valley contemporary realist, Kayleen's artwork is diverse in subject and medium and impressionistic in approach. For her to see the paint application, lines and brush strokes is to experience art in a more sensory way.
She is prolific and has won many awards for her work, which hang in private and corporate collections around the world including the Australian Embassy in Ireland. However she stepped out of shows for quite a while and has only just reentered, winning first place in a major section in her first show.
Since late 2009 she has worked with several publishers as author and/or illustrator, publishing 14 children's picture books. She currently not taking contracts so time can be dedicated to fine art and building community in that area .
Plein air painting, portraits are a passion. Also faith inspired works.
She enjoys most subjects in oil, gouache, casein, pastel and drawing media and sharing some art adventures and inspiration on her YouTube channel.