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silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style — artist's signature
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style — edge view
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style — detail
silvery fish swimming through the blue ocean painted in a semi abstract style — shown hanging
Painting by Kristy Nelmes 9 Artworks Sold

Flashing Silver

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

76.5cm (W) x 61cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

An original semi-abstract painting capturing the fleeting beauty of a school of silvery fish moving together through the sea.
Painted in rich, swirling blues and greens, flashes of white catch against the deeper colours of the water, creating the impression of sunlight glinting from hundreds of tiny silver bodies as the school twists, turns and changes direction.
I have used spontaneous, expressive brushwork to capture the movement and energy of the fish rather than depicting them in precise detail. I wanted the painting to have that same sense of fluidity and constant change found beneath the surface of the sea, where light, colour and movement seem to merge into one.
There is something magical about watching a school of fish move almost as a single living form, suddenly flashing silver as it turns through the water. This painting is my impression of one of those beautiful, fleeting moments.
The sides are neatly painted black, providing a strong finished edge that complements the rich colours of the painting. Ready to hang on arrival.

Artist Bio
Photo of Kristy Nelmes
Kristy Nelmes 15 artworks | 5 Sold

Art is an adventure. Every painting begins with an idea, but rarely ends where I expect.
I love the unexpected paths that appear through spontaneous bold marks, vivid colour, and instinct . The process of discovery is as important as the end result.

Growing up surrounded by the rainforests and coastline of the Northern Rivers gave me a lifelong connection to the wild, mysterious energy of nature.
My paintings celebrate this wildness- the movement, growth, vitality, mystery, and possibility. I embrace vigorous line work, strong colour and spontaneous decisions, allowing the energy and journey of the painting to remain visible.
I often leave areas partly unresolved, as though the artwork is still growing, still breathing, still becoming. I love that feeling of energy- and of life continuing beyond the edge of the canvas.

I have always been more of a tidy perfectionist in my art - especially in my Botanical work- which has been valuable and interesting- for refining my art, technique and knowledge.
But I am so enjoying this new expressive freedom in my art- it now feels like my paintings have started running barefoot!!

I hope my paintings invite people to really enjoy their connection with nature- to embrace curiosity, joy, wonder, exploration and discovery 🌊🌿

Thanks for looking at my art

Commissions
Kristy's studio is in Brunswick Heads